Sr. Agile Project Manager
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Job Location:
Washington, AR - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 140000 - 180000
Posted on:
5 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Who is Element
We serve as a partner at the intersection of innovation and our clients needs efficiently crafting meaningful user experiences for government and commercial customers. By breaking down complex problems to their fundamental elements we create modern digital solutions that drive efficiencies maximize taxpayer dollars and deliver essential outcomes that serve the people.
Why Work at Element
Make an impact that resonates-join our vibrant team and discover how you can improve lives through digital transformation. Our talented professionals bring unparalleled energy engagement setting a higher standard for impactful work. Come be a part of our team and shape a better future.
Position Summary:
Element Solutions is looking for a driven and highly experienced Senior Agile Project Manager to support a government contract working hybrid with additional on-site presence as required by the client. The Senior Agile Project Manager provides project leadership and agile facilitation support for complex programs and initiatives. This role is responsible for planning executing and overseeing projects using both traditional project management and agile methodologies to ensure successful delivery of outcomes within scope schedule and budget constraints.
The Senior Agile Project Manager works closely with program leadership technical teams and stakeholders to facilitate agile ceremonies promote agile best practices and remove obstacles that impact team performance. This position plays a key role in ensuring effective collaboration transparency and continuous improvement across project teams supporting government programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan execute and oversee project activities using both traditional project management and agile methodologies to deliver project objectives within defined scope schedule and budget.
- Facilitate agile ceremonies including sprint planning daily stand-ups backlog refinement sprint reviews and retrospectives.
- Coach project teams and stakeholders in agile principles frameworks and best practices to enhance team productivity and delivery outcomes.
- Identify track and remove impediments that impact team performance or project progress.
- Coordinate cross-functional resources tasks and deliverables to ensure alignment with program objectives.
- Manage stakeholder expectations by providing regular updates on project progress risks and mitigation strategies.
- Support backlog prioritization and ensure alignment between business requirements and development activities.
- Monitor project performance metrics and adjust project strategies as necessary to address changing requirements or priorities.
- Foster a collaborative and iterative work environment that encourages transparency accountability and continuous improvement.
- Support program leadership in maintaining compliance with contractual requirements project governance standards and reporting expectations.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Business Administration Information Technology Computer Science or related field from an accredited institution. .
- Eight (8) or more years of experience supporting project management agile facilitation or scrum leadership activities to include business process improvement or transformation initiatives.
- Experience managing multi-workstream projects using agile frameworks with business and technical stakeholders. .
- Demonstrated Agile experience ensuring delivery expectations are met.
- Experience using agile project management tools such as Jira Azure DevOps or similar platforms.
- Proficiency in at least one agile framework (Scrum SAFe etc.)..
- Strong presentation visualization and reporting skills for executive and technical audiences.
- US Citizenship required.
- Must reside in the Continental US; and be within driving distance to Washington DC.
- Depending on the government agency specific requirements may include public trust background check or security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience managing BPI or modernization efforts in economic research financial services or a regulatory environment.
- Project management certifications (e.g. PMP Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) PMI-Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) SAFe Agilist).
- Organizational Change Management Certification (e..g. Prosci).
- Experience working with or supporting senior leadership steering committees or governance bodies.
- Experience supporting state or federal government programs.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
We are a human-centered agency, sparking positive change with every digital interaction. Grounded in the scientific method, our approach to government modernization and digital transformation is enhanced by extensive expertise in DevOps, FHIR, and data analytics. We are a small busine ... View more
