Agile Project Manager

2 weeks ago

Newport News, Virginia, United States Leidos Holding Full time
Agile Project Manager Job Description

Leidos, a global technology leader, is seeking an Agile Project Manager to lead our UniCORN program, supporting the United States Air Force in geographically distributed intelligence operations.

As an Agile Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading projects using innovative methodologies like Scrum, ensuring efficient project delivery while fostering collaboration and adaptability within the UniCORN framework.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Drive the adoption and implementation of agile methodologies across projects, ensuring teams understand and adhere to agile principles and practices.
  • Develop project plans, set goals, and manage project timelines, scope, and resources using agile frameworks such as Scrum or Kanban.
  • Facilitate communication between stakeholders, including customers, team members, and management, ensuring transparency and alignment on project goals and progress.
  • 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.
  • Foster a culture of self-organization and empowerment within agile teams, encouraging collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
  • Identify and mitigate project risks, impediments, and dependencies, proactively addressing challenges to ensure project success.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Facilitate retrospectives and lessons learned sessions to drive continuous improvement within agile teams and across projects, implementing changes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Foster a collaborative and supportive environment, serving as a servant leader to the agile team(s) and promoting cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing.
  • 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.
  • 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.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field with 4-8 years of prior relevant experience in project management, focusing on agile methodologies.
  • Or a Master's degree in a relevant field with 2-6 years of prior relevant experience in project management, focusing on agile methodologies.
  • Alternatively, candidates may substitute a Bachelor's degree with an additional 4 years of relevant experience, alongside 4-8 years of prior experience in project management with a focus on agile methodologies.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
  • SECRET required to start with the ability to obtain TS/SCI.
  • 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.
  • Strong leadership capabilities, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams towards achieving project objectives.
  • 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Strong understanding and knowledge of the Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS) enterprise architecture, processes, and technologies.
  • Prior experience working with DCGS or similar intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) systems is highly preferred.
  • Knowledge of the structure, mission, and operations of the Air Combat Command (ACC) and the 480th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Wing (480th ISR).
  • Previous experience supporting ACC or 480th ISR missions or projects is advantageous.
  • Prior experience working within or supporting the United States Air Force (USAF) or other military branches is preferred.
  • Familiarity with USAF operational procedures, protocols, and requirements is beneficial.
  • Possession of an active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance is highly preferred.
  • Candidates with existing TS/SCI clearance will be given priority consideration.
  • 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.

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