Agile Program Manager Jobs
Agile Program Manager jobs are open across technology, financial services, healthcare, and government contracting, with specializations in SAFe delivery, enterprise transformation, and cross-functional portfolio management, at every level from program coordinator to director and VP. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Location: Linthicum, MD
Required Clearance: TS/SCI w Full Scope Poly
Salary: Negotiable
Overview:
We’re seeking a portfolio management and acquisition lead to help stand up a Program Executive Office (PEO) on an accelerated timeline. As a founding member of the team, you’ll use your existing knowledge of the Agency’s acquisition, budget, and organizational processes to establish how the PEO evaluates, funds, and advances AI initiatives from intake through prototyping and broader adoption.
Responsibilities:
- Design and implement the portfolio operating model, including how initiatives enter the portfolio, how they are prioritized, who makes investment decisions, and when to advance, redirect, or stop work.
- Establish portfolio processes that support rapid innovation at scale. Apply process improvement methods to identify bottlenecks and refine workflows as the PEO grows.
- Navigate Agency acquisition and budget processes, identify institutional barriers, and adapt industry practices to fit the Agency’s operating environment.
- Shape acquisition strategies for AI initiatives using Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs), rapid prototyping, acquisition pathways that support iterative delivery and continuous improvement, and flexible funding models.
- Connect portfolio priorities and investment decisions to agile execution through SAFe, PI Planning, and Product Ownership.
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience designing or implementing portfolio management operating models and establishing new portfolio-level processes in fast-paced innovation environments.
- Deep, direct experience navigating this Agency’s acquisition, budget, and organizational processes, with the ability to operate effectively from day one.
- Experience applying process improvement methods to portfolio intake, prioritization, investment decisions, or governance.
- Working knowledge of OTAs, rapid prototyping and iterative acquisition pathways, and flexible funding models relevant to AI innovation.
- Strong proficiency in SAFe, PI Planning, and Product Ownership, with experience applying agile practices to innovation-focused acquisition and delivery.
Location: Linthicum, MD
Required Clearance: TS/SCI w Full Scope Poly
Salary: Negotiable
Overview:
We’re seeking a portfolio management and acquisition lead to help stand up a Program Executive Office (PEO) on an accelerated timeline. As a founding member of the team, you’ll use your existing knowledge of the Agency’s acquisition, budget, and organizational processes to establish how the PEO evaluates, funds, and advances AI initiatives from intake through prototyping and broader adoption.
Responsibilities:
- Design and implement the portfolio operating model, including how initiatives enter the portfolio, how they are prioritized, who makes investment decisions, and when to advance, redirect, or stop work.
- Establish portfolio processes that support rapid innovation at scale. Apply process improvement methods to identify bottlenecks and refine workflows as the PEO grows.
- Navigate Agency acquisition and budget processes, identify institutional barriers, and adapt industry practices to fit the Agency’s operating environment.
- Shape acquisition strategies for AI initiatives using Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs), rapid prototyping, acquisition pathways that support iterative delivery and continuous improvement, and flexible funding models.
- Connect portfolio priorities and investment decisions to agile execution through SAFe, PI Planning, and Product Ownership.
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience designing or implementing portfolio management operating models and establishing new portfolio-level processes in fast-paced innovation environments.
- Deep, direct experience navigating this Agency’s acquisition, budget, and organizational processes, with the ability to operate effectively from day one.
- Experience applying process improvement methods to portfolio intake, prioritization, investment decisions, or governance.
- Working knowledge of OTAs, rapid prototyping and iterative acquisition pathways, and flexible funding models relevant to AI innovation.
- Strong proficiency in SAFe, PI Planning, and Product Ownership, with experience applying agile practices to innovation-focused acquisition and delivery.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in agile program manager jobs.
- Five or more years of experience managing agile programs or coordinating multiple scrum teams
- Active SAFe Program Consultant, PMI-ACP, or equivalent agile certification
- Experience facilitating PI planning events and managing program-level backlogs
- Proficiency with project tracking tools such as Jira, Rally, or Azure DevOps
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, business, or a related field
- Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional dependencies and remove team-level blockers
Tips for Your Agile Program Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to the framework
Hiring managers scan for the specific framework named in the posting, whether SAFe, Scrum at Scale, or LeSS. Lead each bullet with the framework you used, the program size, and a measurable delivery outcome, not a generic list of Agile duties.
Certify before targeting regulated industries
Defense contractors, federal agencies, and large financial institutions frequently require an active PMI-ACP or SAFe Program Consultant certification at the time of application. Check the posting's requirements section before applying, so a missing credential doesn't screen you out automatically.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists agile program manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Show portfolio management scope clearly
Many agile program manager postings distinguish between single-team Scrum Masters and true program-level leaders. Quantify the number of squads, the annual budget you influenced, and the number of release trains or value streams you coordinated to signal you operate at the right altitude.
Prepare a PI planning story for interviews
Interviewers at SAFe shops almost always ask how you have run a Program Increment planning event. Prepare a concise narrative covering team count, pre-PI prep, how you handled dependency conflicts, and what the team delivered in that increment.
Negotiate scope alongside total compensation
Agile program managers often have informal authority over resources they don't directly control. Before accepting an offer, confirm in writing which portfolios, ARTs, or product lines fall under your remit, because scope ambiguity is the most common friction point in the first ninety days.
Agile Program Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most agile program managers?
The companies hiring the most agile program managers right now include Ethic Tech, Booz Allen Hamilton, and Acxiom, with the largest share of openings in Florida, Maryland, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Defense contractors, large health systems, and enterprise technology firms consistently represent the highest volume of postings.
How many agile program manager jobs are remote?
About 75% of agile program manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the coordination-heavy nature of the role. Program-level coaching, PI planning facilitation, and portfolio reporting tend to be the sub-functions most commonly offered in fully distributed or hybrid arrangements.
How do you become an agile program manager?
Start by gaining hands-on experience as a Scrum Master or project lead on a multi-team product, then earn a recognized certification such as SAFe Program Consultant or PMI-ACP. Build your profile by taking on dependency management and release train coordination responsibilities before moving into a formal program manager title. Most hiring managers look for demonstrated program-level impact, not just team-level delivery.
Can you get hired as an agile program manager with little experience?
You can get into an agile program manager role with limited formal experience if you can show that you have coordinated work across teams, managed a backlog at the program level, or led a release. Transitioning from a Scrum Master, delivery lead, or technical project manager role is the most common path. Earning a SAFe certification before applying strengthens your case significantly when your work history is thin.
What does the agile program manager interview process look like?
The agile program manager interview process typically starts with a recruiter screen focused on your framework experience and certification status, followed by a hiring manager conversation about how you have run PI planning or managed cross-team dependencies. Later rounds usually include a panel with engineering leads or product owners and a scenario-based exercise around dependency mapping or risk management. Some employers also ask for a brief portfolio walkthrough.
Where can I find and apply to agile program manager jobs?
You can find and apply to agile program manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your framework experience, seniority level, and preferred industry, then apply directly to each one that fits your background.
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