Agile Project Manager
Company: Leidos
Location: Reston
Posted on: April 18, 2024
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Job Description:
Description
Leidos is seeking an Agile Project Manager for our multifaceted,
flagship, software application, being developed at our customer
site in Reston, Virginia. This diverse suite of tools will
incorporate the latest in web application, artificial intelligence,
and virtual reality technologies. As an Agile Project Manager,
you'll lead projects using innovative methodologies like Scrum,
ensuring efficient project delivery while fostering collaboration
with various development teams and adaptability within the customer
environment.
Primary Responsibilities
Lead Agile Practices: Drive the adoption and implementation of
agile methodologies across projects, ensuring teams understand and
adhere to agile principles and practices.
Project Planning and Execution: Develop project plans, set goals,
and manage project timelines, scope, and resources using agile
frameworks such as Scrum or Kanban.
Stakeholder Communication: Facilitate communication between
stakeholders, including customers, team members, and management,
ensuring transparency and alignment on project goals and
progress.
Scrum Master Role: Act as a Scrum Master for one or more agile
teams, facilitating agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups,
sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
Team Empowerment: Foster a culture of self-organization and
empowerment within agile teams, encouraging collaboration,
innovation, and continuous improvement.
Risk Management: Identify and mitigate project risks, impediments,
and dependencies, proactively addressing challenges to ensure
project success.
Quality Assurance: Ensure that agile teams adhere to quality
standards and practices, promoting the delivery of high-quality
products or services through continuous testing and feedback
loops.
Metrics and Reporting: Define and track key performance indicators
(KPIs) and metrics to measure project progress and team
performance, providing regular status updates and reports to
stakeholders, as defined by the program.
Continuous Improvement: Facilitate retrospectives and lessons
learned sessions to drive continuous improvement within agile teams
and across projects, implementing changes to enhance efficiency and
effectiveness.
Collaboration and Leadership: Foster a collaborative and supportive
environment, serving as a servant leader to the agile team(s) and
promoting cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Agile Coaching and Mentoring: Provide guidance, coaching, and
mentorship to team members and stakeholders on agile principles,
practices, and techniques, helping them grow and develop their
agile skills and mindset.
Tool and Process Adoption: Evaluate and recommend agile tools and
processes to streamline project management and improve team
productivity, staying informed about industry best practices and
emerging trends in agile methodologies.
Required Education, Skills, and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology,
business administration, or a related field with 12+ years of prior
relevant experience in project management, focusing on agile
methodologies OR a master's degree in a relevant field with 10+
years of prior relevant experience in project management, focusing
on agile methodologies.
Candidates may substitute a degree with an additional 4 years of
relevant experience, alongside 4+ years of prior experience in
project management with a focus on agile methodologies
Proven experience leading agile projects, utilizing frameworks such
as Scrum, Kanban, or Lean Agile.
Demonstrated ability to implement and refine agile processes and
best practices within project teams.
Strong project management skills, including planning, scheduling,
budgeting, and resource management.
Experience in managing complex projects with cross-functional teams
and tight deadlines.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability
to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
Demonstrated leadership capabilities, with the ability to inspire
and motivate teams towards achieving project objectives (not sure
how to reword this one, but it just sounds so P5ey+)
Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues,
analyze root causes, and implement effective solutions
Sound decision-making abilities, with a focus on balancing risks
and opportunities to drive project success.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and requirements in a
fast-paced environment.
Flexibility to adjust project plans and strategies based on
evolving business needs and feedback.
Understanding of software development processes and technologies,
with the ability to engage with technical teams to facilitate
project delivery.
Demonstrated ability to foster collaboration and teamwork within
project teams, promoting a culture of trust, transparency, and
accountability.
Clearance Requirement:
Candidate must possess at a minimum an active and in scope Top
Secret clearance and be eligible to obtain SCI with Polygraph
(active or reactivatable). This requires US citizenship. Possession
of an active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information
(TS/SCI) clearance with full-scope polygraph is highly preferred.
Candidates with existing TS/SCI clearance will be given priority
consideration.
Preferred Qualifications and Traits for Success in this Role:
For success in this role, it is recommended that candidates be on
the path to a Project Management Professional (PMP) or CAPM
certification.
Experience managing agile projects within government contracts,
particularly in the defense or intelligence sectors, is
desirable.
Understanding of government contracting processes, regulations, and
compliance requirements is advantageous.
Demonstrated leadership experience in guiding cross-functional
teams and fostering collaboration in complex project
environments.
Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with diverse
stakeholders, including military personnel, government officials,
and contractors.
Proven ability to navigate security-critical environments and make
sound decisions under pressure.
Experience identifying and mitigating security risks and ensuring
compliance with relevant security protocols and procedures.
Willingness to continuously learn and adapt to evolving
technologies, methodologies, and operational requirements within
the defense and intelligence domains.
Ability to stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and
emerging technologies related to ISR systems and agile project
management.
Original Posting Date:
2024-04-16
While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably
anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least
3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days
after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $98,150.00 - $177,425.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline
onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional
factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not
limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience,
knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity,
alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if
any), or other law.
REQNUMBER: R-00133631
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories
for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal
opportunity employer/disability/vet.
Keywords: Leidos, Reston , Agile Project Manager, IT / Software / Systems , Reston, Virginia
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