Job Description
Everforth ECS is seeking a Project Manager - Agile SAFe to work in the National Capital Region covering the Pentagon, Falls Church, and Fairfax. Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award.
The War Data Platform (WDP) is a key initiative within the U.S. Department of War's (DoW) AI‑First strategy introduced in early 2026. The WDP focuses on operational warfighting data and aims to accelerate the deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) on the battlefield. The WDP extends to Unclassified, Secret, and Top Secret environments, and supports collaboration between Combatant Commands, Joint Staff directorates, Senior Executive Service leaders, and operational analysts.
• The Project Manager – Agile SAFe supports sprint-based program execution across the WDP Core Integration Task Order, applying SAFe Agile methodologies to coordinate day-to-day delivery activities, maintain backlog health, and sustain alignment between sprint-level execution and broader program priorities under the direction of senior project leadership. In this role, the Project Manager contributes to a disciplined Agile Release Train delivery environment by facilitating ceremonies, tracking velocity and impediments, and ensuring that procurement, reporting, and documentation activities remain integrated with sprint planning and execution cadences.
• Supports planning, coordination, and execution of program activities using Agile and Scaled Agile Framework methodologies to manage sprint-based task execution.
• Manages day-to-day sprint activities by maintaining backlogs, coordinating sprint planning sessions, tracking task progress, and facilitating execution across assigned teams.
• Supports preparation and maintenance of project artifacts aligned with approved Project Management Plans, including sprint schedules, task dependencies, and execution metrics.
• Coordinates with senior project leadership to align sprint objectives with program priorities, milestones, and delivery timelines.
• Tracks sprint velocity, burndown metrics, impediments, and completion status using Agile tooling such as Jira and Confluence.
• Supports preparation of Monthly Status Report inputs by documenting sprint progress, completed tasks, risks, and corrective actions.
• Assists with coordination of Task Order Kick-Off Meetings and recurring Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Supports integration of purchasing and procurement actions into sprint planning activities by tracking approved Requests to Initiate Purchase and Consents to Purchase required to support task execution.
• Escalates risks, blockers, and schedule impacts to senior project leadership for resolution.
• Maintains organized project documentation supporting execution visibility, traceability, and audit readiness.
• Applies disciplined Agile practices to support predictable delivery, transparency, and alignment with Government objectives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.