Agile Program Manager

About

Edgewater Federal Solutions is currently seeking an Agile Program Manager to support our federal client, located in Washington, DC. The Agile Program Manager is responsible for leading the strategic direction and operational execution of the Board’s Agile transformation program. This senior role will be responsible for driving team maturity, ensuring Agile resource effectiveness, maintaining playbook consistency, and achieving measurable business value across multiple teams, with planned expansion. The person will work closely with the manager of the Transformation Office, program sponsors, and business stakeholders to build a sustainable, data‑driven Agile program that adapts to the organizational culture while maintaining rigor and consistency. This is a strategic role requiring someone who can both operate and innovate—executing day‑to‑day program management while shaping the future direction of the organization’s Agile practices. This position is onsite in DC with no remote option; candidates must reside within a 50‑mile radius of D.C.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction and operational execution of the Agile transformation program.
• Drive team maturity and ensure Agile resource effectiveness.
• Maintain playbook consistency across multiple teams.
• Achieve measurable business value and support planned expansion.
• Collaborate with the Transformation Office manager, program sponsors, and business stakeholders.
• Build a sustainable, data‑driven Agile program that adapts to organizational culture.
• Execute day‑to‑day program management while shaping future Agile practices.

Qualifications

• At least ten (10) years of professional experience with at least 5+ years leading enterprise Agile transformations.
• US citizenship is required to obtain an employee badge.
• At least five (5) years of hands‑on experience and proven track record of coaching teams.
• At least three (3) years of experience in effective project/program management or systems engineering, demonstrating ability to manage complex initiatives.
• Deep expertise in multiple Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, or similar) with ability to adapt practices to organizational culture rather than rigid framework adherence.
• Demonstrated ability to define and implement Agile maturity models and assessment frameworks.
• Strategic thinker with a track record of evolving Agile practices, recommending improvements, and driving organizational change.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with ability to engage and influence senior leadership, sponsors, and business stakeholders.
• Experience building sustainable governance models including documentation standards, engagement rhythms, and risk management.
• Strong conflict resolution and problem‑solving skills for addressing team dynamics and resource challenges.
• Excellent communication skills including status reporting, presentations, and facilitation.
• Industry‑leading Agile practitioner certifications such as Certified Scrum Master, Certified Scrum Product Owner, PMP‑ACP, or Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), etc.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; advanced degree preferred.
• Government or highly regulated industry experience preferred.

Salary

• $190,000 – $195,000 per year

Benefits

• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability, Life Insurance, and AD&D
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pre‑Tax 401(k) and/or After‑Tax Roth IRA (with employer matching contribution)
• Tuition and Technical Training Reimbursement
• Exercise Reimbursement
• Computer Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

Company Description

Edgewater Federal Solutions is a privately held government contracting firm located in Frederick, MD. Founded in 2002, the company aims to be highly recognized and admired for supporting customer missions through employee empowerment, exceptional services, and timely delivery. Edgewater Federal Solutions is ISO 9001, ISO 20000‑1, ISO 270001 certified, appraised at CMMI Level 3 Maturity for Development and Services, and has been named in the Top Workplaces in the Greater Washington Area Small Companies for 2018 through 2025.

The company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected status.