Agile Project Manager (APM)

Job Description

Job Description

Agile Project Manager (APM)

Location : Remote.

Employment Type : Full-time.

Salary Range : $110,000 – $130,000+ (based on experience).

Program Overview

The Agile Project Manager (APM) will support the Non-Ferrous Founders' Society (NFFS) Integrated Casting Order Network (ICON) portal , providing project management expertise across system development, sustainment, and maintenance operations.

This program leverages advanced technology to expand ICON portal capabilities and requires strong knowledge of project management, cybersecurity standards, and the software development lifecycle (SDLC). The APM will identify application deficiencies, ensure system performance optimization, and lead initiatives to enhance functionality, including secure classified transaction capabilities.

Duties of an Agile Project Manager may include but are not limited to :

Using consultative skills and business knowledge to advise on objectives, processes, and systems integration.

Analyzing IT business needs, gathering data, researching problems, and recommending solutions.

Collecting requirements through interviews and surveys and preparing findings for stakeholders.

Creating, reviewing, and delivering final reports and presentations.

Managing Agile processes, requirements, Jira, and related technical documentation.

Delivering multiple Agile projects and removing blockers using appropriate methodologies.

Defining product roadmaps with Product Owners and translating into user stories.

Prioritizing user stories within the product backlog.

Managing cross-functional teams of developers, DBAs, and testers.

Implementing quality assurance and quality control processes.

Overseeing IT development, operations, and maintenance support.

Providing technical leadership and guidance in environments leveraging AWS Cloud tools (DB2, DynamoDB, Elasticsearch, Tomcat, React, Auth0, AWS S3, Java, etc.).

Required Skills / Experience

4+ years of IT Project Management experience.

4+ years of experience with SDLC phases .

4+ years of experience with cybersecurity development and operations in a cloud environment .

Certified Scrum Master .

PMP Certified .

Strong working knowledge of PMP and SDLC (Agile / Hybrid) practices.

Demonstrated ability to tailor and manage PMP and SDLC processes using PMI best practices.

Project management experience with NIST 800-171, CMMC, or similar cybersecurity standards (nice to have) .

Experience serving as a technical advisor to customers.

Willingness to travel occasionally to onsite locations (as required).

Clearance Preference :

Active SECRET Security Clearance highly preferred.

Education :

Undergraduate degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field .

Company Overview

Horizon Industries Limited was founded in 1996 and is based in Vienna, Virginia. Horizon is a dynamic, SBA-certified Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) with professional and talented strategists, technologists, and consultants across diverse domains.

Horizon provides expertise in IT, analysis and evaluation, data analytics, business process management, acquisition and financial management, cost and risk assessments, Independent Verification & Validation, program management, systems engineering and design, database management, logistical warehouse services, and administrative support. Horizon also offers capabilities in financial, operational, and technology consulting, risk management services, strategic planning, leadership effectiveness, anti-fraud waste and abuse programs, financial and operational assessments, regulatory compliance, workflow automation, and audit readiness services.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Horizon is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider all applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, alienage, ancestry, citizenship status, or any other factor prohibited by law. Horizon will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant, consistent with applicable law.

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