Apply on Employer Site

Chenega MIOS SBU · 2 weeks ago

Agile Project Manager

St Louis, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Chenega MIOS SBU is a company focused on supporting large-scale government operations with cutting-edge technology. They are seeking an Agile Project Manager responsible for leading projects using Agile principles, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, and fostering a collaborative environment.

Defense & Space

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the full project lifecycle from requirements definition and planning through execution, deployment, and final delivery

Manage and motivate cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and high performance

Plan, allocate, and manage project resources, including personnel, schedules, and budgets, to ensure efficient execution

Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, dependencies, and impediments to maintain momentum and delivery confidence

Track and report project performance using Agile metrics such as velocity, burndown charts, and delivery forecasts

Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards, contractual requirements, and stakeholder expectations

Establish and maintain strong working relationships with clients, internal teams, senior leadership, and external partners

Communicate project goals, timelines, risks, and outcomes clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences

Prepare and deliver regular project status reports, briefings, and executive-level updates

Proactively identify and resolve conflicts within project teams or with stakeholders to maintain alignment and trust

Negotiate scope, timelines, priorities, and resources with stakeholders and third-party vendors as needed

Apply Agile principles to plan, execute, and deliver projects in a flexible and iterative manner

Facilitate Agile ceremonies as appropriate (e.g., sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives)

Support backlog refinement and prioritization in collaboration with product owners and stakeholders

Coach and mentor team members on Agile best practices to promote continuous improvement and delivery maturity

Use lessons learned, retrospectives, and performance data to improve team effectiveness and project outcomes

Utilize Agile project management tools (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira, Trello, Asana, or similar) to plan, track, and report project progress

Leverage data and metrics to inform decisions, identify trends, and improve delivery performance

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Agile Project ManagementStakeholder ManagementLeadership SkillsAgile PrinciplesProject Lifecycle ManagementAgile ToolsMicrosoft OfficeCustomer ServiceCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsOrganizational SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience

10+ years of relevant work experience

Demonstrated experience managing projects from initiation through delivery

Active TS/SCI clearance

Ability to obtain CI Poly

Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Ability to work independently and yet be effective within a team setting

Must be capable of managing multiple efforts with time-related constraints in a fast-paced contracting environment

Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with diverse internal and external stakeholder groups and individuals

Friendly presence, helpful attitude, good interpersonal skills, and ability to work well with others

Excellent skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other Office applications

Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications, and experience working in a home office setting as well as the ability to train end users on frequently asked technical issues

Ability to provide technical assistance and support over the phone; good phone skills, professional demeanor, and previous customer service experience strongly desired

Good problem-solving skills; ability to visualize a problem/situation and think abstractly to solve it