Agile Program Manager

Agile Program Manager

DEFTEC delivers mission-critical solutions through skillfully delivered services and innovative products. We are inspired by our clients critical missions and driven to provide the most effective solutions to execute their missions operational challenges and requirements. Our dedicated experienced and talented employees work closely with our clients to ensure the delivery of exceptional services and products.

Position Overview:

The Agile Program Manager oversees the full execution of the contract serving as the primary interface with Government leadership while driving a highperforming outcomefocused Agile delivery environment. This leader applies proven handson expertise with enterprise Agile management tools such as Jira to track capacity manage backlog workflows forecast delivery velocity and generate flow metrics and dashboards that guide decisionmaking. They champion a culture of continuous improvement by using measurable Agile adoption indicators such as increased stakeholder participation reduced sprint scope creep and consistent delivery predictability to identify inefficiencies and reallocate capacity toward priority missions. With deep experience scaling Agile practices across multiple teams the Agile Program Manager ensures alignment with strategic objectives while maintaining disciplined execution across the enterprise. This role requires a U.S. citizen with an active TS/SCI clearance at least five years of recent Agile program management experience direct Jira proficiency and a current advanced Agile certification.

Job Responsibilities:

• Proven hands-on experience utilizing enterprise Agile management tools (Jira at a minimum) to track capacity manage backlog workflows forecast delivery velocity and generate flow metrics and dashboards.
• Leads the overall contract effort as well as interface with Government leadership.
• Demonstrate an Agile culture of continuous improvement evidenced by measurable Agile adoption metrics (e.g. stakeholder participation rates reduction in sprint scope creep predictable sprint delivery) and the proactive identification of inefficiencies to free up capacity for higher-priority missions.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Active TS/SCI Security Clearance.
• Minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated program management experience leading Agile teams or managing cross-functional capacity-based professional services contracts in either a federal or commercial environment with at least three (3) of those years occurring within the past five (5) years.
• Has experience scaling Agile practices across multiple teams while maintaining alignment with strategic goals.
• Direct experience with Agile management tools specifically Jira
• Must possess a current recognized advanced Agile-specific credential.

DEFTEC offers a comprehensive whole-life benefits package that includes medical dental vision holiday paid time off 401K with a match life insurance short/long-term disability and educational reimbursement. The DEFTEC team comprises professionals who make a difference daily in crucial national security missions. Our leadership knows that this happens by employing a diverse team that is well cared for. Our top priority is our employees making DEFTEC an ideal workplace.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Please get in touch with if you require reasonable accommodations.

DEFTEC is a Drug-Free Workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana cocaine opioids amphetamines PCP and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies.

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Other Duties

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