{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"7db5017e69f9129f087d7edc","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/7db5017e69f9129f087d7edc","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/7db5017e69f9129f087d7edc","title":"Agile Program Manager","description":"Agile Program ManagerCustom Software Systems, Inc. (CSS) is seeking a skilled Agile Program Manager 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 innovateexecuting 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. This is an on-site position.ResponsibilitiesEstablish and maintain transparency with program stakeholders through meaningful status reporting, proactive communication of changes, data-driven insights on team progress, and regular engagement with sponsors and business stakeholdersDrive team maturity progression by implementing and maintaining assessment frameworks, ensuring Agile Coaches create and execute coaching plans, measuring advancement, and recommending maturity models and metrics beyond velocity/throughputEnsure Agile resource effectiveness by establishing performance standards for Coaches and Scrum Masters, monitoring coaching quality, resolving team/coach conflicts, and providing evidence-based recommendations on resource performanceEnsure consistent application of the Agile playbook across all teams, coaches, and Scrum Masters to maintain standardization, alignment, and continuity in Agile practices.Drive business value realization by ensuring Agile teams deliver work that meets expected business outcomes through coaching oversight, metrics analysis, and alignment between team outputs and program objectivesBuild sustainable program governance through documented processes, stakeholder engagement rhythms, risk management protocols, resource management systems, and strategic recommendations that enable long-term program successShape program strategy by continuously assessing program effectiveness, piloting innovative practices, recommending adaptations to our Agile approach, and ensuring the program evolves with organizational maturity.Responsible for the overall management of the specific task order(s) and ensuring that the technical solutions and schedules in the task order are implemented in a timely manner.Performs enterprise-wide horizontal integration planning and interfaces to other functional systems.Responsible for formulating and enforcing work standards, assigning contractor schedules, reviewing work discrepancies, supervising contractor personnel, and communicating policies, purposes, and goals of the organization to subordinates.Responsible for overall contract performance.Required Qualifications10+ years of professional experience with at least 5+ years leading enterprise Agile transformationsAt least 10 years of experience as a program manager, project manager, or project consultant for technology projects.At 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 initiativesTechnology implementation experienceCitizenship US CitizenshipKnowledge, Skills & AbilitiesDeep 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 facilitationGovernment or highly regulated industry experience preferred.CertificatesAny one of the Industry leading Agile practitioner certifications such as:Certified Scrum MasterCertified Scrum Product OwnerPMP-ACP orScaled Agile Framework (SAFe), etc.MI Certification a plus, Agile program management certification preferred.EducationBachelor's degree in a relevant field; 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