Agile Delivery & Operations Lead

Job Title: Agile Delivery & Operations Lead
Location-Type: Hybrid (2-3x/week onsite in Tysons, VA 22102)
Start Date Is: ASAP
Duration: 6-month Contract-to-hire
Compensation Range: $66/hr - $77/hr W2
Benefits: Eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, 401K
Not eligible for Visa sponsorship

This role drives Agile delivery excellence while overseeing operational processes within a Product Management Office, ensuring efficient execution and alignment across teams.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Lead Agile ceremonies including standups, sprint planning, and retrospectives
• Drive sprint execution and ensure team accountability to commitments
• Identify and remove blockers to maintain delivery timelines
• Own and optimize Jira boards, workflows, and reporting
• Establish PMO cadence including planning cycles and status updates
• Create executive-level reports and presentations
• Manage team processes, documentation, and operational workflows
• Coordinate vendors, tools, and internal processes
• Partner closely with leadership to prioritize and execute initiatives
• Oversee cross-functional efforts and ensure strategic alignment

Requirements:

• 5-7 years of Agile and operations experience
• Strong Scrum leadership experience (ceremonies, delivery ownership)
• Deep expertise in Jira administration and optimization
• Background in PMO, Product Ops, or Business Operations
• Proven ability to drive end-to-end execution across teams
• Experience working with senior leadership and stakeholders
• Bachelor's degree required
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail
• Self-starter with strong ownership mindset

• Experience building or improving a PMO
• Product Operations experience beyond project tracking
• Strong executive reporting and presentation skills
• Experience aligning multiple teams in enterprise environments
• Background in structured or large-scale organizations