Bowhead Systems Management, LLC

Bowhead seeks an Agile Project Manager to join our team supporting our MITSM customer in Stafford, VA. This position is 100% onsite at our Bowhead Stafford office and is expected to begin on December 1, 2025 and will last 120 days. The preferred candidate will possess a current USMC CAC.

ABOUT THE JOB

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including daily scrums, sprint planning, sprint reviews/demos, and retrospectives, ensuring proper application of Scrum processes while leveraging other Agile frameworks (Kanban, Scrumban).• Coach teams and individuals in Agile practices by clarifying goals, defining actions, and promoting adherence to Agile principles across programs.• Monitor and communicate Agile metrics such as WIP limits and throughput to support transparency, alignment, and continuous improvement.• Support acquisition teams by preparing, reviewing, updating, and maintaining program documentation, including market research reports and vendor analyses.• Document and analyze business and functional requirements, translating them into process maps, technical system requirements, and acquisition artifacts.• Create and maintain high-quality documentation (manuals, specifications, process documents, reports, meeting minutes) that ensures accuracy, clarity, and alignment with project needs.• Leverage Microsoft and Atlassian tools (Teams, SharePoint, Jira, Confluence) to manage workflows, support collaboration, and implement process improvements.• Build and sustain strong stakeholder relationships by providing excellent customer service, effective communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution across cross-functional teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including daily scrums, sprint planning, sprint reviews/demos, and retrospectives, ensuring proper application of Scrum processes while leveraging other Agile frameworks (Kanban, Scrumban).
• Coach teams and individuals in Agile practices by clarifying goals, defining actions, and promoting adherence to Agile principles across programs.
• Monitor and communicate Agile metrics such as WIP limits and throughput to support transparency, alignment, and continuous improvement.
• Support acquisition teams by preparing, reviewing, updating, and maintaining program documentation, including market research reports and vendor analyses.
• Document and analyze business and functional requirements, translating them into process maps, technical system requirements, and acquisition artifacts.
• Create and maintain high-quality documentation (manuals, specifications, process documents, reports, meeting minutes) that ensures accuracy, clarity, and alignment with project needs.
• Leverage Microsoft and Atlassian tools (Teams, SharePoint, Jira, Confluence) to manage workflows, support collaboration, and implement process improvements.
• Build and sustain strong stakeholder relationships by providing excellent customer service, effective communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution across cross-functional teams.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in Agile coaching, project management, or business analysis.
• Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, Scrumban) and iterative development.
• Experience with backlog tracking, sprint planning, burndown metrics, and Jira.
• Excellent documentation, analytical, and conceptual thinking skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail, interpersonal, and communication skills (written, verbal, and training).
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
• Familiarity with software development processes and service-oriented environments.
• PMP, CSM or equivalent certification highly desired.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY

• Bachelor’s degree required.• 5+ years of relevant experience in Agile coaching, project management, or business analysis.• Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, Scrumban) and iterative development.• Experience with backlog tracking, sprint planning, burndown metrics, and Jira.• Excellent documentation, analytical, and conceptual thinking skills.• Exceptional attention to detail, interpersonal, and communication skills (written, verbal, and training).• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently.• Familiarity with software development processes and service-oriented environments.• PMP, CSM or equivalent certification highly desired.

TARGET MOCS

All MOCs

OTHER

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Successfully pass a T1 investigation. Candidates with a security clearance are highly encouraged to apply. US Citizenship is required.