Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Engineering, Management, Computer Science, or related field.
5+ years of Program Management experience leading Agile teams or managing large contracts.
3+ years of recent experience in Agile service delivery.
Expertise in scaling Agile practices across multiple teams.
Advanced Jira experience including backlog management and sprint tracking.
Current advanced Agile certification (e.g., PMI-ACP, CSM, SPC).
U.S. Citizenship with an Active Top Secret Clearance required.
Responsibilities
Lead enterprise-level Agile programs for Federal and DoD customers.
Direct execution of multiple concurrent Agile initiatives across teams.
Manage program scope, schedule, staffing, and performance objectives.
Provide strategic oversight of workforce planning and resource allocation.
Ensure program objectives and deliverables meet contractual obligations.
Facilitate communication among government customers and internal stakeholders.
Develop and maintain program roadmaps and performance metrics.
Benefits
Opportunity to work on large-scale Federal and DoD programs.
Engagement with cross-functional teams and government stakeholders.
Focus on Agile transformation and best practices.
Access to advanced tools like Jira for performance management.
Support for continuous improvement initiatives.
Full Job Description
Ethic Tech, LLC is seeking an experienced Agile Program Manager to lead the successful execution and delivery of large-scale Federal and Department of Defense (DoD) programs. This position is responsible for overseeing Agile service delivery across multiple teams, driving organizational Agile maturity, managing workforce capacity planning, and ensuring program performance meets customer expectations and contractual requirements.
The Agile Program Manager will serve as a strategic leader responsible for coordinating complex initiatives, aligning program objectives with mission requirements, and facilitating collaboration among technical teams, government stakeholders, and executive leadership.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Program Leadership
Lead enterprise-level Agile programs supporting Federal and DoD customers.
Direct the execution of multiple concurrent Agile initiatives across cross-functional teams.
Manage program scope, schedule, staffing, risk, and performance objectives.
Provide strategic oversight of workforce planning, resource allocation, and capacity management.
Ensure program objectives, deliverables, and performance requirements are achieved in accordance with contractual obligations.
Facilitate communication and collaboration among government customers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
Develop and maintain program roadmaps, execution plans, and performance metrics.
Agile Transformation and Delivery
Lead and scale Agile frameworks across multiple teams and organizational units.
Promote Agile best practices using Scrum, Kanban, Lean, SAFe, or similar scaled Agile methodologies.
Coach teams, stakeholders, and leadership on Agile principles and implementation strategies.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance team performance, predictability, and delivery outcomes.
Support Agile transformation efforts within complex Federal organizations.
Jira Administration and Performance Management
Administer and optimize enterprise Jira environments.
Implement and maintain Agile dashboards and executive reporting solutions.
Monitor and analyze Agile metrics including:
Velocity
Sprint performance
Team capacity
Burndown and burnup trends
Forecasting and predictability metrics
Use quantitative data and analytical insights to improve delivery performance and support executive decision-making.
Customer Stakeholder Engagement
Serve as a trusted advisor to Government leadership and program stakeholders.
Present program status, performance metrics, risks, and recommendations to executive audiences.
Coordinate across geographically dispersed teams and customer organizations.
Manage competing priorities while maintaining focus on mission objectives and customer satisfaction.
Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Engineering, Management, Computer Science, or a related field.
An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
Experience
Minimum of 5 years of Program Management experience leading Agile teams or managing large professional services contracts.
At least 3 years of qualifying experience within the last 5 years.
Demonstrated experience:
Scaling Agile practices across multiple teams.
Managing enterprise-level Agile service delivery.
Leading cross-functional teams.
Workforce planning and capacity management.
Supporting multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
Experience working with geographically dispersed teams preferred.
Technical Skills
Expert knowledge of:
Scrum
Kanban
Lean
SAFe or other scaled Agile frameworks
Advanced Jira experience including:
Backlog management
Sprint tracking
Capacity planning
Velocity forecasting
Dashboard development
Agile reporting and analytics
Strong understanding of Agile performance metrics and data-driven decision making.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration tools.
Required Certifications
Candidates must possess at least one current advanced Agile certification, such as:
PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE)
SAFe Program Consultant (SPC)
SAFe Product Owner
Equivalent advanced Agile certification
Security Requirements
U.S. Citizenship
An Active Top Secret Clearance is required. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance.
