Program Manager - DC

Our client is a financial institution providing the United States with a safe, flexible, and stable monetary system. They are seeking a Program Manager. In this role you will be responsible for leading the strategic direction and operational execution of our client's Agile transformation program - driving team maturity, ensuring Agile resource effectiveness, maintaining playbook consistency, and achieving measurable business value across multiple teams, with planned expansion.

This role is onsite in Washington, DC. Per our client contract, candidates must be US Citizens. 

• Maintain clear visibility for program stakeholders through effective status reporting, proactive communication of updates, data-driven insights into team performance, and consistent engagement with sponsors and business leaders• Advance team maturity by implementing and sustaining assessment frameworks, guiding Agile Coaches in developing and executing coaching plans, tracking progress, and recommending maturity models and metrics beyond velocity and throughput• Optimize Agile resource effectiveness by defining performance standards for Coaches and Scrum Masters, monitoring coaching quality, addressing team or coach conflicts, and delivering evidence-based evaluations of resource performance• Ensure consistent adoption of the Agile playbook across teams, Coaches, and Scrum Masters to promote standardization, alignment, and continuity in Agile practices• Drive realization of business value by ensuring Agile teams deliver outcomes aligned with business objectives through coaching oversight, performance metrics analysis, and alignment of deliverables with program goals• Establish durable program governance through well-documented processes, structured stakeholder engagement, risk management practices, resource management systems, and strategic guidance to support long-term success• Influence program strategy by continuously evaluating program effectiveness, testing innovative approaches, recommending refinements to Agile practices, and ensuring evolution alongside organizational maturity

• 10+ years of professional experience, including 5+ years leading enterprise-level Agile transformations• 5+ years of hands-on experience with a proven track record of coaching Agile teams• 3+ years of project/program management or systems engineering experience, demonstrating the ability to lead complex initiatives• Deep knowledge of multiple Agile frameworks (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) with the ability to tailor practices to fit organizational culture rather than applying rigid methodologies• Proven experience designing and implementing Agile maturity models and assessment frameworks• Strategic mindset with a history of evolving Agile practices, driving continuous improvement, and enabling organizational change• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage, influence, and collaborate with senior leadership, sponsors, and business partners• Experience developing sustainable governance models, including documentation standards, stakeholder engagement rhythms, and risk management practices• Demonstrated ability to resolve conflicts and navigate team dynamics and resource-related challenges effectively• Excellent communication skills, including status reporting, presentations, and facilitation• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required; advanced degree preferred• Relevant industry-recognized Agile certifications such as Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), PMI-ACP, or SAFe certifications• Experience within government or highly regulated environments preferred

• W2 Hourly rate: $110 - 125. 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.