ECS

Agile Project Manager

ECS$120K — $150K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of project management experience in technical projects.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe).
  • Proficient in Agile project management tools (e.g. Azure Boards, Jira).
  • Strong grasp of Agile metrics and reporting best practices.
  • Excellent organizational and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Agile delivery across technical and business teams.
  • Facilitate Scrum ceremonies: sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
  • Manage Kanban workflows for continuous delivery environments.
  • Coordinate delivery dependencies among Agile teams and stakeholders.
  • Maintain project roadmaps, schedules, and risk registers aligned with mission.
  • Track and report on progress against KPIs and delivery objectives.
  • Anticipate project risks and implement mitigation strategies.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Flexible work schedule, including remote work options.
  • Retirement plan options with employer contributions.
  • Paid time off and holiday leave.
Full Job Description
Everforth ECS is seeking a Agile Project Manager to work in Fairfax, VA office. This position is contingent upon contract award.

Everforth ECS is seeking an experienced Agile Project Manager to lead cross-functional delivery teams supporting enterprise data modernization and advanced analytics initiatives for the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The Agile PM will drive execution using Agile methodologies including Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe, while ensuring alignment between technical delivery, stakeholder priorities, and mission outcomes. This role will support data management, AI/ML readiness, and cloud modernization initiatives critical to CPSC's Sentinel-driven product safety analytics environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead Agile delivery activities across cross-functional technical and business teams.
  • Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
  • Manage Kanban workflows and optimize throughput in continuous delivery environments.
  • Coordinate delivery dependencies across multiple Agile teams and stakeholders.
  • Develop and maintain project roadmaps, release plans, schedules, and risk registers aligned to mission priorities.
  • Track and communicate progress against key performance indicators (KPIs), milestones, and delivery objectives.
  • Anticipate project risks and implement mitigation strategies to maintain delivery predictability.
  • Utilize Agile project management tools including Azure Boards, MS Planner, Jira, or equivalent platforms.
  • Develop dashboards and executive-level reporting artifacts for transparency into delivery status, team velocity, and program health.
  • Serve as the primary liaison between government stakeholders, technical teams, and leadership.
  • Facilitate collaborative decision-making and resolve delivery impediments to maintain team effectiveness.
  • Promote Agile best practices, continuous improvement, and organizational adaptability.
  • Coach teams and stakeholders on Agile principles, roles, and responsibilities.


Salary Range: $120,000-$150,000

General Description of Benefits

  • 5-7 years of project management experience supporting complex, cross-functional technical initiatives.
  • Minimum 3 years applying Agile methodologies including Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe in enterprise environments.
  • Experience using Agile project management tools such as Azure Boards, MS Planner, Jira, or similar platforms.
  • Strong understanding of Agile metrics including velocity, burn-down charts, cumulative flow, and reporting best practices.
  • Strong organizational, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level reporting and presentations.

About ECS

ECS is a leading provider of digital solutions and services to the federal government. The company was founded in 2001 by Roy Kapani and has since grown to become a trusted partner to a wide range of government agencies. ECS offers a broad range of services, including cloud computing, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence. The company has been recognized for its innovative solutions and has won numerous awards, including the AWS Public Sector Partner of the Year award.
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