Agile Program Manager (APM)
Summary
Lead a government Agile capacity-model program (APS), managing cross-functional contractor capacity against a Government-prioritized backlog, tracking capacity/velocity/flow hands-on in Jira, and driving reprioritization and recovery actions while interfacing with Government leadership. Requires 5+ years Agile program management, an advanced Agile credential, and TS/SCI eligibility.
CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD
Location: Remote (U.S.-based), with travel and periodic on-site support at CPE ST3 locations as mission requirements dictate.
Travel: Domestic and international travel may be required.
Clearance: Eligible for access up to TS/SCI
Position Summary
Lead the APS enterprise effort and implementation of the Government’s Agile, task-based capacity model. The APM manages cross-functional contractor capacity against Government-prioritized demand, provides performance visibility, and leads recovery/reallocation actions while interfacing with Government leadership.
Essential Responsibilities
- Lead implementation and continuous improvement of the APS Agile enterprise business process.
- Develop JIRA boards and metrics and maintain and improve as necessary to meet mission goals
- Manage contractor capacity against prioritized backlog demand and support dynamic reallocation across CPE ST3 organizations.
- Use Jira hands-on to manage and communicate capacity, backlog, velocity, flow, dashboards, blockers, and recovery actions.
- Coordinate rapid response to mission-priority changes and human-capital disruptions, including reprioritization, reallocation, off-boarding, replacement, and continuity actions.
- Ensure qualified labor categories are aligned to assigned tasks and execution remains traceable to authorized work.
- Interface with Government leadership while preserving Government decision authority.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of demonstrated project/program management experience leading Agile teams OR managing cross-functional, capacity-based professional-services contracts in Federal or commercial environments.
- At least 3 years of the qualifying experience must have occurred within the past 5 years.
- Demonstrated experience scaling Agile practices across multiple teams and aligning execution to strategic objectives.
- Current, recognized advanced Agile-specific credential.
- Hands-on enterprise Agile-tool experience, with Jira at a minimum, including capacity, backlog, velocity, flow, dashboards, and performance visibility.
- Resume must identify specific performance metrics used and an example of using those metrics to pivot a failing project or improve performance.
- Eligible for access up to TS/SCI.
Preferred / Additional Qualifications
- Experience supporting DoD/Army acquisition or professional-services environments is desirable but should not substitute for the stated APM qualification gates.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
CFDay is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
HUBZone Requirement
This position is designated to support CFDay's HUBZone workforce requirements. Applicants must reside in a qualified HUBZone at the time of hire and maintain qualifying residency as required.