Chenega Corporation · 1 month ago
Agile Project Manager
Chenega Corporation is a company that supports large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting-edge technology. They are seeking an Agile Project Manager responsible for leading and delivering projects using Agile principles while ensuring alignment with organizational goals and customer expectations.
Information Technology
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
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
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
Preferred
Ability to obtain CI Poly
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
Benefits
Opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world
On-the-job learning experiences
Formal development programs
Well-being programs
Flexibility to make daily choices that can help them be healthy, centered, confident, and aware
Company
Chenega Corporation
As the most successful Alaska Native village corporation, Chenega figures prominently in the diverse government services contracting marketplace supporting defense, intelligence, and federal civilian customers.