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Its unified platform streamlines compliance, prequalification, safety and performance benchmarking in a single, integrated experience. Trusted by 360,000 businesses across more than 120 countries, Avetta blends AI-driven insights and human expertise to close risk gaps and strengthen supplier reliability so projects start on time, risks are managed proactively and operations scale with certainty.\nSUMMARY \nAvetta is evolving beyond traditional Agile and SAFe delivery frameworks into an AI-Augmented Product Development Lifecycle (AI-PDLC) a structured pipeline where AI agents assist at every stage, from product discovery through to production release, while humans retain ownership of every key decision. \nAs an Agile Project Manager (APM) in the AI-PDLC, you are the connective tissue of that pipeline. You don't just track progress, but you ensure the right human judgment is applied at the right gates, so AI-generated work meets Avetta's quality bar before it moves forward. \nThis role is ideal for a mid-level Agile delivery professional who is confident running cross-functional initiatives, comfortable working directly with product and engineering pod teams, and genuinely curious about how AI is reshaping software delivery.\nCandidates residing within 30 miles of an Avetta office are required to follow a hybrid work schedule of three days in the office and two days working from home each week. Candidates residing more than 30 miles from an Avetta office may be considered for remote employment.\nESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\nPipeline Coordination & Flow Management Own end-to-end delivery flow for one or more initiatives across Avetta's 5-zone AI-PDLC pipeline - from validated discovery through to production release. \n\nTrack initiative progress using the 3 Red Box milestone model (pipeline entry → approved spec → production), with cycle time and throughput as primary delivery metrics. \n\nCoordinate zone-to-zone handoffs, ensuring the right sign-offs are in place before any AI-generated artifact like spec, task breakdown, or code advances downstream. \n\nFacilitate the Spec Agreement gate: the checkpoint where both the Product Manager and Tech Lead confirm intent and approach before AI-assisted coding begins. \n\nMaintain the Gate Decision Log in Confluence for each initiative: what was reviewed, what was decided, and what changed: the audit trail proving human judgment drove every step. \n\nFlag missing or incomplete dependencies (such as the SDAP coding rulebook) early; no AI coding work moves forward without them. \n\nCross-Pod Dependency Orchestration \nCoordinate across 3-5 person delivery pods, acting as the integration point for work spanning multiple teams, domains, or codebases. \n\nFacilitate cross-pod syncs focused on AI pipeline blockers, spec quality issues, and zone-to-zone handoff readiness, replacing traditional Scrum of Scrums. \n\nOwn RAID and decision logs at the initiative level, with specific attention to AI pipeline failure modes such as unresolved spec questions and AI output drift. \n\nPartner with Scrum Masters to surface and escalate pod-level blockers before they become pipeline bottlenecks. \n\nStakeholder Management & Communication \nAct as the primary communication point between Product Management, engineering pod leads, Release Management, and senior stakeholders for initiative status, risks, and key decisions. \n\nPrepare concise, data-driven updates for monthly C-level reporting, structured around pipeline volume, spec approval rate, and production throughput. \n\nCommunicate spec quality issues and AI agent output concerns clearly, with proposed mitigations not just escalation. \n\nHelp PMs set stakeholder expectations around AI-PDLC timelines, which may differ from traditional Agile estimates. \n\nSpec Quality & Gate Integrity \nApply the Spec Rubric (a pass/fail quality checklist) at the approved-spec gate to ensure no work is greenlighted below the agreed quality standard. \n\nSurface and report spec rejection patterns as early-warning signals - high rejection rates predict downstream delivery slowdowns. \n\nEnsure Definition of Ready criteria are met before any initiative enters the delivery zone. \n\nTrack open spec questions across initiatives and ensure they are resolved - not bypassed. \n\nTooling, Metrics & Continuous Improvement \nMaintain delivery data in Jira, Aha!, and Confluence aligned to the AI-PDLC pipeline; log gate timestamps accurately for cycle time reporting. \n\nBuild and maintain dashboards tracking key metrics: cycle time, throughput, spec rejection rate, PR review cycles, and human gate hours per initiative. \n\nUse AI productivity tools (Glean, Claude, Jira automation/Scriptrunner/Atlassian Intelligence) to reduce manual tracking overhead and surface blockers proactively. \n\nCoach pod teams and stakeholders on AI-PDLC process expectations, HITL (Human-in-the-Loop) gate responsibilities, and how to engage productively with AI agents. \n\nChampion the principle: “The AI generates artifacts; humans own decisions.” \n\nContribute improvement observations back into the AI-PDLC framework: this is a living system and your insights matter. \n\n IDEAL EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION & TRAINING: \nExperience 3-5 years in Agile delivery, project management, or program coordination in a SaaS or software environment. \n\nHands-on experience with cross-functional teams (Product, Engineering, QA, Design). \n\nBackground in organizations undergoing Agile or technology transformation; AI-augmented delivery experience is a strong plus. \n\nAgile & AI-PDLC Skills \nSolid understanding of Agile/Scrum frameworks with ability to adapt ceremonies to AI-augmented team models. \n\nFamiliarity with Spec-Driven Development (SDD) - understanding that input spec quality directly drives AI output quality. \n\nWorking knowledge of human-in-the-loop (HITL) gate concepts and the distinction between AI-generated artifacts and human-owned decisions. \n\nTools \nProficiency with Jira, Scriptrunner, Confluence, and Aha! for initiative tracking, gate logging, and reporting. \n\nExperience with AI productivity tools (Atlassian Intelligence, Glean, Claude, or equivalent). \n\nComfortable with Microsoft Teams and SharePoint for distributed team collaboration. \n\nSoft Skills \nStrong written and verbal communication: able to translate AI pipeline status into clear, business-relevant updates for any audience. \n\nHigh judgment and organizational discipline; able to manage multiple initiative workstreams without losing sight of gate integrity. \n\nCollaborative, proactive, and comfortable influencing without direct authority. \n\nChange-agent mindset with genuine openness to rapid iteration as the AI-PDLC framework matures. \n\nEducation \nBachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent practical experience in Agile delivery or program coordination roles. \n\nCertifications (Preferred, Not Required) \nSAFe and AI fluency credentials (SAFe (SA / SSM / SASM / SPC), AWS AI Practitioner, Google AI Essentials) are weighted above traditional PM certifications (CSM / PSM I-II, CAPM / PMP for this role. \n\nAt Avetta, we are committed to salary transparency to ensure equitable hiring practices and promote trust. The salary range included in this job posting is based on internal and market data and the role's responsibilities. The final compensation offered to a candidate will be determined by several factors, including work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.\nThe salary range for this position is $114,000 - $128,000 USD per year.\nBenefits included:\nHealth, Dental, and Vision Insurance\n401(K)\nPaid Time Off\nTo apply for the Agile Project Manager position, please submit your online application by December 31, 2026, at 11:59 PM PST.","description_format":"text","description_chars":7921,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":3,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Hybrid work","Vision insurance"],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"United States","iso":"US","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Supply Chain","Testing, Inspection & Certification"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-21T21:14:20Z"}],"visa":[{"country":"US","licensed_sponsor":true,"evidence":"H-1B filings in 12 months: 2 · green card filings: 1","filings_12m":2,"filings_prev_12m":3,"green_card_filings_12m":1,"median_offered_wage_usd":152500,"route":null,"cap_exempt":false,"checked_at":"2026-10-15T11:24:14+00:00","sources":["US Department of Labor: LCA disclosure data (H-1B, H-1B1, E-3)","US Department of Labor: PERM disclosure data (green cards)"],"filings_for_role_12m":0}],"liveness":{"score":86,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.86,"p_room":1,"age_days":0,"expected_fill_days":33,"reasons":["conf:1","win:early"],"computed_at":"2026-10-22T06:10:10Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":128000,"is_top_pay":false},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/avetta-agile-project-manager","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/avetta-agile-project-manager.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-23T01:14:17Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":2058,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-10-24T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":669249},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=669249"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Favetta-agile-project-manager"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Favetta-agile-project-manager"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Favetta-agile-project-manager"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/avetta-agile-project-manager\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Favetta-agile-project-manager"}]}