Agile Project Manager Jobs in Raleigh, NC (NOW HIRING)

You will lead complex learning plans while driving modern, agile ways of working across the Learning organization. This role is accountable not only for delivery within scope, budget, and timeline, but also for ensuring the transition from traditional waterfall methodologies to Agile, iterative product-based delivery models. You will partner with Learning Product Managers to increase speed to market, improve predictability, and improve portfolio execution. This role is hybrid remote / in-office. You will report to the Director - Learning Products as an individual contributor.

• Lead adoption of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, hybrid models) within learning product development projects.
• Partner with Learning Product Managers to implement sprint planning, backlog refinement, velocity tracking, and release planning.
• Design and complete structured transition plans from waterfall-based project execution to Agile product delivery models.
• Coach teams (design, content, SMEs, production, compliance) in Agile ceremonies and artifact management.
• Establish governance for hybrid waterfall-Agile environments when regulatory or compliance constraints require structured gating.
• Measure and promote collaboration, predictability, and throughput.
• Conduct retrospectives and ensure relevant continuous improvement loops are implemented.
• Standardize intake, prioritization, and backlog governance in consideration of portfolio strategy.
• Align Jira (or successor PM system) workflows to the learning product lifecycle.
• Develop visibility dashboards (velocity, burn-down, RAG, capacity tracking).
• Identify systemic delivery bottlenecks and implement process improvements.

• Bachelor's degree in project management, business, accounting, finance, education, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of Agile methodologies and experience conducting retrospectives and implementing continuous improvement actions.
• 5+ years of experience managing complex projects with preference for 3+ years experience in project management related to commercial learning products

We provide flexibility to help you achieve a good work-life balance. You'll be part of a global, diverse team who foster an environment of inclusion and belonging where you are valued for who you are and where you come from.

We offer benefit options in and out of the workplace, including healthcare, retirement, paid time-off, parental leave, an employee assistance program. We provide resources that support your mental health, and evolve our offerings to meet your needs. We care about our employees' welfare and focus our benefits package on the benefits which support your wellbeing. We also recognize that everyone has different priorities, so in addition to our core benefits to support your health we offer flexible options for you to choose benefits that are right for you, your family and your lifestyle.

We believe in non-stop learning and are committed to investing in learning opportunities that help you reach your full potential and support your continued development.

At The Association, a Great Place to Work-Certified company, we are transforming the accounting and finance profession. We are future-focused, empowering the world's most accomplished accountants to stay relevant, meet today's demands, and prepare for tomorrow's challenges through quality education, resources, and training.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

The Annual Salary Range for this role is: $75,000 - $100,000

Please note, this is a standard range and exact compensation may vary based on experience and location. If you'd like to understand more on the salary range, please contact the recruiter listed on this posting.

If you're interested in this role, please apply before 24 July 2026

While this role can work remotely in the US, please note that we are unable to employ individuals in the state of California.