22,932 Agile Program Manager jobs in the United States

At Accellor, we are a trusted consulting partner that leverages best-in-class cloud technologies to deliver exceptional customer engagement and business effectiveness. Our expertise spans across key verticals, including Financial Services, Retail, High Tech, and Healthcare.  

We foster a culture of curiosity, continuous learning, and collaboration. Our team members are empowered to explore their interests, take ownership of their work, and pursue excellence—while keeping the bigger picture in mind. We value autonomy, accountability, and innovation.  

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Agile Program Manager to lead large-scale, complex enterprise initiatives composed of multiple Agile teams. The ideal candidate is an expert in Agile methodologies, especially the Scrum framework and SAFe, and is passionate about facilitating collaboration, delivering value, and continuously improving processes. This role will be pivotal in managing cross-functional teams, aligning stakeholders, and ensuring successful delivery of strategic programs.  

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead and manage complex enterprise-level programs involving multiple Agile teams and external stakeholders. 

• Ensure consistent delivery of program objectives through proper team alignment, sprint planning, and backlog refinement. 

• Monitor project progress, remove roadblocks, and maintain a high level of team productivity and focus. 

• Work closely with stakeholders to understand business needs, manage expectations, and ensure alignment on priorities. 

• Foster a collaborative environment across teams, product owners, and sponsors through open communication and Agile best practices. 

• Manage inter-team dependencies, risks, and issues across sprints, ensuring timely mitigation. 

• Provide project updates, reports, and performance dashboards to executives and key stakeholders. 

• Champion and enforce adherence to the organization's Agile Program Management processes and contribute to ongoing process improvements. 

• Drive Agile maturity and adoption across teams, including Agile training, coaching, and mentorship. 

Requirements

• Deep understanding of Agile principles and the Agile Manifesto.
• Mastery of the Scrum framework, including roles, ceremonies, and artifacts.
• Strong knowledge of additional Agile methodologies such as Kanban, XP, etc.
• Proficiency in backlog management, user story writing, estimation, and Agile planning.
• Expert-level knowledge and certifications in scaled Agile frameworks such as SAFe, LeSS, or Nexus.
• SAFe certification (e.g., SPC, SA, SASM) required.
• Experience with CI/CD, Test-Driven Development (TDD), and Business-Driven Development (BDD) practices.
• Proven ability to manage complex programs and multiple Agile teams with cross-functional dependencies.
• Strong stakeholder management and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and servant leadership abilities.

• Location: Bethesda, Maryland
• Type: Contract
• Job #3665

Title: Agile Program Manager
Location: Bethesda, MD
Compensation Range: $195k approximately
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation's toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don't look any further than Cornerstone Defense.

Benefits Overview :
Cornerstone Defense offers a very comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental and Vision Plans * Generous PTO Policy * 401(k) * HSA and FSA options * Life and Disability Insurance * Tuition Reimbursement and Training * Perks at Work Discount Program * Referral Program * Leads Generation Program * CollegeAmerica 529 * Fitness Reimbursement Program * Travel Assistance * Norton Lifelock Benefit Solutions * Life Planning Financial & Legal Services *

We are seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Agile Program Manager to join our team at Bethesda, MD, to provide unparalleled support to our customer and to begin an exciting and rewarding career. We are seeking an experienced Agile program management SME to lead and support our Agile program management transformation journey . The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Agile methodology (e.g., Scaled Agile (SAFe)) principles and practices, with a proven track record of implementing Agile methodologies across various teams and projects. The Agile program management SME will work closely with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and leadership to drive continuous improvement and ensure successful delivery of high-quality products and services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation and transformation of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) within and across multiple organizations.
• Facilitate SAFe ceremonies, such as PI Planning, Scrum of Scrums, System Demos, and Inspect and Adapt as part of Agile Release Train (ART).
• Provide coaching and guidance to Agile teams, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and leadership on SAFe practices and principles.
• Develop and deliver SAFe training programs to build Agile capabilities across the organization.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and prioritize the program and portfolio backlogs (emphasis).
• Assist in the identification and resolution of impediments that impact Agile team performance and delivery.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by identifying and implementing process enhancements.
• Track and report on key performance metrics to measure the success and maturity of the Agile transformation (emphasis).
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in Agile and SAFe methodologies.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with poly is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of related experience with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in implementing Agile methodologies across portfolio, program and project levels.
• SAFe certifications (e.g., SAFe Product Owner (POPM)), Agile Release Train Engineer, SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), SAFe Agilist (SA) and etc.) are required.

Job Title: - Agile Program Manager
Location: - Houston Texas 77002 (Hybrid - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday in the office) - Locals Needed
Duration: - 6+ months
Experience: - 13+ years

Skills:

• Works directly with technical experts across IT competencies like Data Science, Cyber Security, Operational Technology like automation and high-performance computing.
• Need oil and gas exp
• Facilitates and enables the strategists to move forward through all 5 phases R&D Development Lifecycle.
• Team player who can drive team success without trying to shine all by themselves
• Able to hold their own with strong personalities
• Works independently with some direction.
• Employs the following competencies:
• Scrumban
• Capacity allocation
• Elements of SAFe
• PI Objectives
• PI Cadences
• Team budget and financials management
• Business case and proposal development and submittal
• Portfolio sync facilitation
• Azure DevOps board and data management and reporting

Description

ARS is currently searching for a Senior Agile Program Manager at Hanscom AFB in Bedford, MA. This will require a secret clearance.

Why Work with us?

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.

As a Senior Program Manager at ARS, you will:

• Utilize your expertise in qualitative and quantitative techniques to gather, analyze, and measure the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of acquisition programs.

• Assess programs against schedule and cost baselines, recommend viable solutions, and pursue alternative courses of action.

• Plan, research, analyze, and assess system acquisition, including development, production, and deployment of weapons systems and associated equipment.

• Formulate plans and recommend strategies to meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives.

• Develop and support acquisition reports, including statutory and regulatory reports (e.g., DAES, MAR).

• Participate in program management reviews, senior-level meetings, and IMP/IMS reviews.

• Coordinate key presentations and manage high-level tasks such as PMR, CIO, CCC, POM requests, and current year spend plans.

• Lead preparatory work for team meetings and manage cross-functional schedules, risk management, and team tools.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Program Manager, with at least 5-7 years in a DoD environment.

• Education: BA/BS degree preferred.

• Security Clearance: Active Secret Clearance.

• Certifications: PMP Certificate preferred.

• Citizenship: Must be a US citizen.

All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation, including criminal history and identity check.

Must abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

Must abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

• Software: Intermediate

• SharePoint: Intermediate

Behaviors

Preferred

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject

Motivations

Preferred

• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Preferred

• Bachelors or better in Computer Science

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

• PMP

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights ( notice from the Department of Labor.

Job Description

As a Delivery APM, you will partner with clients to architect and develop customer-centric technology solutions that solve our clients' most complex and challenging problems across different industries. You'll collaborate with diverse, technical, creative and globally distributed teams, while facilitating the adoption of agile practices, including agile at scale.
Your Impact:

• Lead teams to successfully deliver customer experience and engineering solutions including experience management, ecommerce, customer data, cloud, and microservice platforms that exceed client expectations
• Identify and realize business outcomes through the use of agile methods, processes, and tools tailored for the team's experience and client environment to ensure projects are delivering transformative outcomes
• Organize and lead ongoing team planning and retrospective sessions to identify key risks, issues, and dependencies across workstreams
• Optimize delivery by driving insights and mitigation strategies for program risk management
• Enact lasting changes to the client's ways of working by utilizing a consultative approach that focuses on defining and measuring customer value delivered with each release

Your Skills & Experience

• Expertise in Agile delivery methods including Scrum, Kanban and Scaled Agile Framework
• Knowledge of traditional waterfall and hybrid-agile methodologies, with experience adapting and bridging legacy ways of working to increase agility in organizations with low agile maturity
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with all levels of the organization to achieve broader insights into managing work streams and outcomes
• Understanding of design thinking fundamentals, systems design, product design, value-based framing
• Demonstrated history of earning trust and influencing stakeholders without formal authority
• Proficient with collaboration tools including Atlassian Jira and Confluence, and Microsoft Office applications
• Experience managing and contributing to sales proposals by collaborating and negotiating with multi-disciplinary teams to shape a cohesive delivery approach, team shape, and cost estimates to deliver transformative value driven proposals
• A solution-based mindset with a full understanding of the application of current digital technologies (including Responsive Design for component-based Content Management Systems, Digital Marketing Platforms and Web/Mobile Applications)
• Ability to travel frequently

Set Yourself Apart With:

• Experience in writing, reviewing and finalizing statements of work
• CSM, CPSO, or SAFe certifications
• Agile conference speaking engagements such as events/blogs/thought leadership within different industry verticals
• Understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, React, or Swift
• Relevant experience at a digital agency or consultancy leading cross-functional, multi-disciplinary teams to deliver exceptional digital experiences

A Tip from the Hiring Manager:
You are an exceptional digital scrum master that is always one step ahead of the game. You are a solution-based thinker and 'doer' that has a clear understanding of the agile methods and tools required to deliver outstanding digital products and services.

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: $100,000 - $200,000

Program Manager

Job Summary

The Program Manager is a key member of the Project Management Office (PMO) for a large-scale federal IT transformation initiative. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining the integrated master schedule, managing subcontractors, and supporting key program operations. The ideal candidate will have deep mortgage industry knowledge, extensive experience with large-scale mortgage technology implementations, and a proven track record in federal government contract environments. This position requires exceptional collaboration, influence, and communication skills to effectively manage across teams and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with the Senior Program Manager to oversee and drive the overall program.

Manage subcontractors to ensure timely and quality delivery of work products.

Oversee the programs invoicing and billing processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Develop and maintain the master schedule, as well as a comprehensive risk and issue log with defined mitigation plans.

Maintain the overall program calendar, aligning key milestones with delivery teams.

Oversee the creation and submission of high-quality release documentation and deliverables.

Track and manage deliverables, including quality control and timely completion.

Identify, analyze, and address program risks while delivering clear reports and updates to stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

Minimum of ten (10) years of experience managing complex IT programs or deliveries.

Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and navigate organizational boundaries with professionalism.

Self-starter with strong independence, capable of working under minimal supervision.

Highly adaptable; able to shift focus across high-priority initiatives with ease.

Demonstrated intellectual curiosity with a drive for continuous process improvement and learning.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Excellent attention to detail with sound analytical and problem-solving skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, management, or related field.

An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Skills

Certified Project Management Professional (PMP).

Experience supporting IT transformation programs in federal government environments.

In-depth experience within the mortgage industry.

Experience using JIRA and Confluence

SAFe Certification or equivalent Agile delivery framework experience.

Position Details

Employment Type: Full-Time, W-2

Location: 100% Remote (U.S.-Based), DC Metro

Hours: 40 hours/week with availability during core business hours

Start Date: ASAP

Eligibility: U.S. or legal permanent

candidates must have financial services experience.

Role: Sr. Agile Program Manager
Duration: 12+ months
Location: Hybrid (2x onsite in Wilmington, DE) (Must be local)
Duration : 1 year from now

Key Requirements:

1. Senior Program Manager experience for more than 8 years mostly in financial services
2. Having extensive experience in managing and leading Kanban teams
3. Having extensive experience in Jira to generate different reports out of the same
4. Having experience in working cross geographic multiple teams
5. Having extensive experience in leading capacity management for the portfolio and highlighting risk in attending the deliverables to leadership team.

**Description**
ARS is currently searching for a Senior Agile Program Manager at Hanscom AFB in Bedford, MA. This will require a secret clearance.
Why Work with us?
Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.
As a Senior Program Manager at ARS, you will:
+ Utilize your expertise in qualitative and quantitative techniques to gather, analyze, and measure the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of acquisition programs.
+ Assess programs against schedule and cost baselines, recommend viable solutions, and pursue alternative courses of action.
+ Plan, research, analyze, and assess system acquisition, including development, production, and deployment of weapons systems and associated equipment.
+ Formulate plans and recommend strategies to meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
+ Develop and support acquisition reports, including statutory and regulatory reports (e.g., DAES, MAR).
+ Participate in program management reviews, senior-level meetings, and IMP/IMS reviews.
+ Coordinate key presentations and manage high-level tasks such as PMR, CIO, CCC, POM requests, and current year spend plans.
+ Lead preparatory work for team meetings and manage cross-functional schedules, risk management, and team tools.
+ Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
+ **Experience:** Program Manager, with at least 5-7 years in a DoD environment.
+ **Education:** BA/BS degree preferred.
+ **Security Clearance:** Active Secret Clearance.
+ **Certifications:** PMP Certificate preferred.
+ **Citizenship:** Must be a US citizen.
_All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation, including criminal history and identity check._
_Must abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities._
_Must abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans._
**Qualifications**
**Skills**
**Preferred**
+ **Software:** Intermediate
+ **SharePoint:** Intermediate
**Behaviors**
**Preferred**
+ **Detail Oriented:** Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
+ **Team Player:** Works well as a member of a group
+ **Functional Expert:** Considered a thought leader on a subject
**Motivations**
**Preferred**
+ **Flexibility:** Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
+ **Self-Starter:** Inspired to perform without outside help
+ **Ability to Make an Impact:** Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
**Education**
**Preferred**
+ Bachelors or better in Computer Science
**Licenses & Certifications**
**Preferred**
+ PMP
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights ( notice from the Department of Labor.