Job Description
Job DescriptionKaimetrix is a forward-thinking company dedicated to delivering high-quality solutions and services to our clients. We pride ourselves on maintaining industry-leading standards in everything we do. We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Agile Project Management – Prototype Development Manager (XVIII Airborne Corps OTA) to lead Agile experimentation, software lifecycle support, and project management innovation in support of XVIII Airborne Corps' technical enterprise.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, testing, and implementation of Agile project management frameworks tailored to software development, data science, and government R&D environments.
- Collaborate with the Operational Data Section (ODS) leadership—including the Chief, Deputy, NCOIC, and Product Managers—to co-develop and sustain a scalable, mission-aligned project management structure.
- Prototype, evaluate, and refine Agile tools such as sprint reviews, daily standups, PI (Program Increment) planning, and retrospectives to improve team performance and project delivery.
- Support the development and continuous improvement of briefing templates, workflow strategies, and process frameworks to address operational bottlenecks and enable rapid iteration.
- Establish robust mechanisms for tracking deliverables, schedules, and quality metrics in real time using Agile tools and project dashboards.
- Facilitate structured mentorship and Agile training initiatives for Government Project Managers to grow XVIII ABC’s internal Agile capacity.
- Champion documentation best practices to ensure transparency, traceability, and knowledge continuity across teams.
- Coordinate the execution of the Technical Innovation Objective (TIO) Priorities Steering process, integrating stakeholder feedback and aligning priorities with mission outcomes.
- Apply industry-standard Agile methodologies (Scrum, SAFe, or equivalent) to enhance cross-functional collaboration, decision-making, and mission-driven experimentation.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Project Management, Engineering, or a related field; Agile certifications (e.g., PMI-ACP, SAFe, Scrum Master) highly preferred.
- 6+ years of experience managing Agile software development or technical innovation projects, preferably within DoD or defense innovation environments.
- Deep understanding of Agile, Lean, and hybrid project management practices with a proven ability to customize frameworks for unique operational needs.
- Strong facilitation and coaching skills with experience training or mentoring project teams in Agile environments.
- Experience coordinating multi-stakeholder projects and fostering collaboration between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Proficiency with project management and Agile tools such as Jira, Confluence, Trello, or similar platforms.
- Ability to drive continuous improvement efforts, manage ambiguity, and deliver results under evolving mission requirements.
- Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills.
- Current Secret Clearance required.
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field (Agile certifications preferred)
Location:
- Fort Bragg, NC (on-site support required)
Position Type:
- Full-Time
Citizenship Requirement:
- US Citizenship Required
Kaimetrix is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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