Job Description:

Blue Water Thinking is seeking an experienced and dedicated Strategic Department-Level Program Agilist to join our team, supporting a large project at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This role focuses on leveraging expert knowledge of Agile principles and methodologies to identify and implement solutions that address customer challenges, with a primary goal of improving program management strategies and practices across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing strategies that leverage agile, traditional and lean practices to guide the best approaches for managing Government projects and product development.
• Support the development of a Community of Practice (CoP) or Stakeholder Outreach Program to promote Agile best practices.
• Provide thought leadership and develop strategies to prepare program managers for Agile implementation.
• Standardize tools, processes, and templates to enhance consistency across Agile programs.
• Develop guides, workshops, and educational materials to improve skills for executing Agile projects effectively.
• Advise senior leadership on appropriate Agile frameworks to optimize delivery and business value.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand and address organizational needs, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Oversee the preparation of deliverables such as briefings, training materials, templates, reports, and graphics.
• Conduct Agile maturity assessments to evaluate project performance and recommend improvements.
• Support program planning, execution, and delivery while ensuring alignment with customer objectives.

Location: Fully Remote

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, computer science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Agile program management or a similar role.
• Strong expertise in Agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe.
• Proven ability to address common Agile implementation challenges and recommend strategies to overcome them.
• Experience managing complex programs and cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, including executive-level presentations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with the Department of Veterans Affairs or other federal organizations.
• 10+ years of professional experience in consulting, project management, or related fields.
• Certifications such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Certified SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), or Project Management Professional (PMP).

Eligibility:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the required federal public trust clearance for this role.

Compensation: 

Salary for this position is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, location, the candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract specific affordability and organizational requirements. The proposed salary range for this position is outlined below.

Salary range: $135,000 - $150,000

Blue Water Thinking offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental and vision), paid time off, federal holidays, and matching 401K plan. 

If you are an experienced agile program manager with a strategic mindset and a passion for driving impactful change, we invite you to apply and join our dynamic team!