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Cornerstone Defense

Agile Program Manager

Bethesda, MD · On-site

Agile Program Manager Location: Bethesda, MD Compensation Range: $195k approximately *Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply * Company Overview: Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of ...

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Fort Belvoir, VA · On-site

The Agile Program Consultant performs a variety of duties which will include continued overall analysis, review, and working of the various programs and requirements within the ARMY. Essential ...

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Fort Belvoir, VA · On-site

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Koniag, Inc.

Agile Program Consultant

Fort Belvoir, VA · On-site

$110K - $140K/yr

The Agile Program Consultant performs a variety of duties which will include continued overall analysis, review, and working of the various programs and requirements within the ARMY. Essential ...

Forge Global

Agile Program Manager

San Francisco, CA · Hybrid

$140K - $165K/yr

The role of the Agile Program Manager is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Program Manager to help lead critical Development initiatives and work closely with agile delivery teams. These ...

Forge Global

Agile Program Manager

Denver, CO · Hybrid

$126K - $150K/yr

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Forge Global

Agile Program Manager

New York, NY · Hybrid

$140K - $165K/yr

The role of the Agile Program Manager is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Program Manager to help lead critical Development initiatives and work closely with agile delivery teams. These ...

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Bethesda, MD · On-site

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Broadcom

Agile Program Manager

Lisle, IL · On-site

Agile Program Manager Broadcom Inc. is a global infrastructure technology leader built on more than 60 years of innovation, collaboration and engineering excellence. With roots based in the rich ...

Broadcom

Agile Program Manager

Lisle, IL · On-site

Agile Program Manager Broadcom Inc. is a global infrastructure technology leader built on more than 60 years of innovation, collaboration and engineering excellence. With roots based in the rich ...

Forge Global

Agile Program Manager

New York, NY · On-site

$140K - $165K/yr

The role of the Agile Program Manager is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Program Manager to help lead critical Development initiatives and work closely with agile delivery teams. These ...

Forge Global

Agile Program Manager

Denver, CO · On-site

$126K - $150K/yr

The role of the Agile Program Manager is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Program Manager to help lead critical Development initiatives and work closely with agile delivery teams. These ...

Forge Global

Agile Program Manager

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$140K - $165K/yr

The role of the Agile Program Manager is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Program Manager to help lead critical Development initiatives and work closely with agile delivery teams. These ...

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An Agile Program Manager plays a central role in coordinating efforts across multiple Scrum teams, product owners, and stakeholders to align on program objectives and deliverables. They facilitate regular communication through ceremonies like Program Increment (PI) Planning, sync meetings, and retrospectives to ensure transparency and resolve impediments. By fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement, Agile Program Managers help teams remain focused, adapt quickly to changes, and deliver value consistently. This role often requires balancing priorities, managing dependencies, and supporting teams in adopting best Agile practices.

What is an Agile Program?

An Agile Program refers to a coordinated set of Agile teams working together to deliver complex solutions or products in an iterative and incremental way. Unlike a single Agile team, an Agile Program operates at a larger scale, often using frameworks like SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) to align multiple teams toward common goals. The program emphasizes collaboration, flexibility, and continuous improvement, ensuring that deliverables meet business objectives and adapt to changing requirements. Agile Programs are commonly used in organizations dealing with large projects that require cross-team coordination and ongoing stakeholder engagement.

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Agile Program Manager

Cornerstone Defense

Bethesda, MD • On-site

Contractor

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

  • Location: Bethesda, Maryland
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #3665

Title: Agile Program Manager
Location: Bethesda, MD
Compensation Range: $195k approximately
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation's toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don't look any further than Cornerstone Defense.
Benefits Overview :
Cornerstone Defense offers a very comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental and Vision Plans * Generous PTO Policy * 401(k) * HSA and FSA options * Life and Disability Insurance * Tuition Reimbursement and Training * Perks at Work Discount Program * Referral Program * Leads Generation Program * CollegeAmerica 529 * Fitness Reimbursement Program * Travel Assistance * Norton Lifelock Benefit Solutions * Life Planning Financial & Legal Services *
We are seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Agile Program Manager to join our team at Bethesda, MD, to provide unparalleled support to our customer and to begin an exciting and rewarding career. We are seeking an experienced Agile program management SME to lead and support our Agile program management transformation journey. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Agile methodology (e.g., Scaled Agile (SAFe)) principles and practices, with a proven track record of implementing Agile methodologies across various teams and projects. The Agile program management SME will work closely with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and leadership to drive continuous improvement and ensure successful delivery of high-quality products and services.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the implementation and transformation of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) within and across multiple organizations.
  • Facilitate SAFe ceremonies, such as PI Planning, Scrum of Scrums, System Demos, and Inspect and Adapt as part of Agile Release Train (ART).
  • Provide coaching and guidance to Agile teams, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and leadership on SAFe practices and principles.
  • Develop and deliver SAFe training programs to build Agile capabilities across the organization.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to define and prioritize the program and portfolio backlogs (emphasis).
  • Assist in the identification and resolution of impediments that impact Agile team performance and delivery.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement by identifying and implementing process enhancements.
  • Track and report on key performance metrics to measure the success and maturity of the Agile transformation (emphasis).
  • Stay current with industry trends and best practices in Agile and SAFe methodologies.

Qualifications
  • Active TS/SCI with poly is required.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
  • 10+ years of related experience with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in implementing Agile methodologies across portfolio, program and project levels.
  • SAFe certifications (e.g., SAFe Product Owner (POPM)), Agile Release Train Engineer, SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), SAFe Agilist (SA) and etc.) are required.

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