Senior IT Project Manager/Agile Coach

ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are a top veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work™

Senior IT Project Manager / Agile Coach

Position Summary
ASRC Federal is seeking an IT Project Manager / Agile Coach responsible for leading the planning, execution, and delivery of information technology projects while fostering Agile principles and practices across teams. This role ensures successful project delivery within scope, schedule, and budget, while coaching teams and stakeholders to improve Agile maturity, collaboration, and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management
• • Plan, coordinate, and manage IT projects across the full lifecycle (initiation through closeout)
  • Develop and maintain project schedules, risk registers, and status reports
  • Ensure alignment with organizational priorities, contract requirements, and compliance standards
  • Manage scope, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder expectations
  • Provide regular status updates and briefings to leadership and stakeholders
• Agile Coaching and Facilitation
• • Coach teams on Agile methodologies including Scrum, Kanban, and hybrid approaches
  • Facilitate Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
  • Support Product Owners in backlog development, refinement, and prioritization
  • Identify and help remove impediments to team progress
  • Promote continuous improvement and Agile best practices
• Team and Stakeholder Engagement
  • Serve as liaison between technical teams, leadership, and external stakeholders
  • Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment
  • Support Agile adoption and organizational change efforts
  • Mentor team members on Agile principles and project execution

Performance and Reporting

• Track and report project and team performance metrics (e.g., velocity, burn-down charts, delivery timelines)
• Maintain transparency through dashboards and reporting tools
• Conduct post-project reviews and document lessons learned

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, or related field). Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• 5-10 years of IT project management experience
• Demonstrated experience working in Agile environments
• Knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid project management methodologies

Preferred Certifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM)
• SAFe Agilist (as applicable)

Key Skills

• Agile coaching and facilitation
• Risk management and problem-solving
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Experience with project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps)
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, matrixed environments

Work Environment (Optional)

• Experience supporting federal or DoD IT programs preferred
• Familiarity with cybersecurity, compliance frameworks, or IT service management practices

Why ASRC?

As a wholly owned subsidiary of Arctic Slope Regional Corporation, an Alaska Native Corporation, we are inspired by the Iñupiat culture. We embrace stewardship and the idea of using every resource effectively; teamwork when striving to achieve goals and building a collaborative environment; integrity in adhering to high moral principles and professional standards; respect in welcoming and regarding the differing opinions, experiences, rights and traditions of others; accountability in that we meet our commitments and take responsibility for our results; and continuous improvement, always striving to make things better, raising the bar and staying humble.

Advantages of Working at ASRC Federal:

• Purpose-Driven Careers: Join a company recognized as a:
• Certified Great Place to Work
• Military Times' Best for Vets Employer
• Military.com's Top 25 Veteran Employer

• Comprehensive Benefits:

• Insurance Coverage: Comprehensive plans for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term/long-term disability
• Paid Leave: Inclusive policies for bereavement, military obligations, and parental needs, along with 11 paid holidays annually
• Retirement Savings: A 401(k) plan with a generous company match and immediate vesting to help secure your financial future
• Incentives: Employee referral bonuses to reward you for helping grow the ASRC Federal Family

• Learning and Development:
• After 90 days of employment, regular full-time employees are eligible for our professional development program. This includes annual funding for:
• Pursuing Associate's, Bachelor's, or Graduate Degrees
• Obtaining industry-standard professional certifications
• Participating in professional certificate programs
• Covering registration fees for professional conferences

• Centers of Excellence: We established the Centers of Excellence to build, leverage and grow our technological capabilities, best practices and offer professional development for our technical teams. They contain many Communities of Practice which are forums that offer a platform to share ideas, best practices, innovations, and to collaborate with technical peers.

Embark on a career with ASRC Federal, where your growth, purpose, and well-being are at the forefront of what we do!

Data Management: Applications will be reviewed in intervals. The first 15 candidates will be considered, followed by subsequent groups of 15.

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law. The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law. Posted pay ranges are a general guideline only and are not a guarantee of compensation or salary.

EEO Statement

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.