Sr. Program Manager (Agile)

System One; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

System One is seeking a Sr Agile Program Manager for an on-site role in NW Washington DC. The position requires 10+ years in agile transformations, strong governance, and senior stakeholder collaboration.

The candidate will lead strategic direction and day-to-day execution of the Agile transformation program, coordinating with the Transformation Office and sponsors to deliver measurable business value across teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience with agile transformations.
• Proven ability to coach teams and lead enterprise Agile changes.
• Experience with governance, risk management, and stakeholder alignment.

Responsibilities

• Build sustainable program governance with documented processes.
• Shape program strategy and drive organizational maturity in Agile practices.

Skills

Agile program management

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAFe

Scrum

PM tools

Job description

Job description

Job Type: Contract

Job Description

Job Description

Sr Agile Program Manager **100% ONSITE in NW Washington DC 20006 (New York Ave) **Per Federal contract U.S. Citizenship Required **Must be able to pass enhanced FBI background screening (criminal, financial and finger printing) for Public Trust clearance **Performance Period: June 2026- Dec 31 2026, with the possibility of multi-year extension based on performance **W-2 or C2C **Must Apply before May 13th 12:00pm ****BACKGROUND:Ongoing need for skilled agile professionals to assist with agile maturity in the Division of Information Technology (IT). Agile maturity and related services will be required for the Board’s Forecasting & Modeling Program (F&M). **REQUIREMENTS:The Contractor shall provide skilled agile program management personnel to assist with the F&M program, on an as-needed basis. **The Agile Program Manager is responsible for leading the strategic direction and operational execution of our Agile transformation program. This senior role will be responsible for driving team maturity, ensuring Agile resource effectiveness, maintaining playbook consistency, and achieving measurable business value across multiple teams, with planned expansion. The person will work closely with the manager of the Transformation Office, program sponsors, and business stakeholders to build a sustainable, data-driven Agile program that adapts to our organizational culture while maintaining rigor and consistency. This is a strategic role requiring someone who can both operate and innovate—executing day-to-day program management while shaping the future direction of our Agile practices****

The candidate must have direct experience leading agile transformations in either the federal or private space. **The candidate shall also demonstrate the below knowledge and experience:** ****10+ years of professional experience with at least 5+ years leading enterprise Agile transformationsAt least 5+ years of hands-on experience and proven track record of coaching teamsAt least 3+ years of experience of effective project/program management or systems engineering experience demonstrating ability to manage complex initiativesDeep expertise in multiple Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, or similar) with ability to adapt practices to organizational culture rather than rigid framework adherenceDemonstrated ability to define and implement Agile maturity models and assessment frameworksStrategic thinker with track record of evolving Agile practices, recommending improvements, and driving organizational changeExcellent stakeholder management skills with ability to engage and influence senior leadership, sponsors, and business stakeholdersExperience building sustainable governance models including documentation standards, engagement rhythms, and risk managementStrong conflict resolution and problem-solving skills for addressing team dynamics and resource challengesExcellent communication skills including status reporting, presentations, and facilitationBachelor’s degree in relevant field; advanced degree preferredIndustry leading Agile practitioner certifications such as Certified Scrum Master, Certified Scrum Product Owner, PMP-ACP, or Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), etc.Government or highly regulated industry experience preferred.

**Anticipated Period of Performance: START DATE: 6/1/2026END DATE: 12/31/2026NOTE: Performance may be extended beyond 12/31/2026.****PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:The Contractor shall perform all work in the New York Avenue, Washington, DC 20036.**CITIZEN STATUS:Per Federal contract US Citizenship is required.**INTERVIEW: Selected candidates will participate in a video conferencing interview. The use of video conference tools (e.g., MS Teams or WebEx) can be used in accordance with agencyguidelines**

• Build sustainable program governancethrough documented processes, stakeholder engagement rhythms, risk management protocols, resource management systems, and strategic recommendations that enable long-term program success
• Shape program strategyby continuously assessing program effectiveness, piloting innovative practices, recommending adaptations to our Agile approach, and ensuring the program evolves with organizational maturity