Senior Agile Program Manager - DC Area
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 11, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 9, 2026.
Overview
Our client is a financial institution providing the United States with a safe, flexible, and stable monetary system. They are seeking aSenior Program Manager. In this role you will lead enterprise-wide Agile transformation initiatives, driving team maturity, standardizing Agile practices, and implementing sustainable governance frameworks to improve organizational performance, operational efficiency, and measurable business outcomes.
This role is onsite in Washington, DC and, per our client contract, candidates must be US Citizens.
Responsibilities
Lead the strategic direction and day-to-day execution of enterprise Agile transformation initiatives across multiple teams.
Develop, implement, and maintain Agile maturity assessment frameworks to evaluate team performance, identify improvement opportunities, and track organizational progress.
Oversee Agile Coaches and Scrum Masters, ensuring consistent coaching practices, resource effectiveness, and alignment with program objectives.
Maintain and continuously improve the Agile playbook, ensuring standardized practices, documentation, and processes across teams.
Establish and manage program governance frameworks, including risk management, resource planning, stakeholder engagement, and performance reporting.
Collaborate with senior leadership, program sponsors, and business stakeholders to align Agile transformation initiatives with organizational priorities.
Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure Agile maturity, team effectiveness, and business value realization.
Provide regular program updates, executive-level presentations, and data-driven recommendations to stakeholders.
Identify and resolve team conflicts, resource challenges, and operational obstacles impacting program performance.
Evaluate existing Agile practices, pilot innovative approaches, and recommend strategic improvements to support continuous organizational growth.
Utilize Jira and Confluence to support Agile program management, documentation, reporting, and collaboration.
Ensure Agile teams consistently deliver measurable business outcomes aligned with program goals.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
10+ years of professional experience, including at least 5 years leading enterprise-level Agile transformations.
5+ years of hands-on experience coaching Agile teams and driving organizational Agile maturity.
3+ years of project/program management or systems engineering experience managing complex initiatives.
Deep expertise in the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and strong knowledge of additional Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban.
Proven experience developing and implementing Agile maturity models, assessment frameworks, and performance metrics.
Demonstrated success leading organizational change initiatives and implementing sustainable Agile practices.
Strong experience establishing program governance structures, documentation standards, risk management processes, and stakeholder engagement strategies.
Hands-on experience with Jira and Confluence required.
Experience managing and evaluating Agile Coaches, Scrum Masters, and cross-functional teams.
Strong understanding of Agile performance metrics, business value delivery, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leadership and drive strategic decision-making.
Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.
Agile or project management certifications such as Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), PMI-ACP, SAFe.
Experience supporting federal government agencies or highly regulated industries preferred.
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Must be able to work onsite in Washington, DC.
- W2 Hourly rate: $110-120. Pay rates are based on years experience, qualifications, and location, and are subject to change at any time.
- Benefits vary by compensation type and may include paid time off (PTO), medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, a 401(k) plan, and additional optional benefits.
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