AGILE AND EARNED VALUE MANAGEMENT: A PROGRAM MANAGER’S DESK GUIDE

Agile and Earned Value Management: A Program Manager’s Desk Guide explains how to apply Agile development methods within the structure of Earned Value Management (EVM) on DoD programs. It shows how flexible, iterative delivery can coexist with the discipline of baselined cost, schedule, and scope tracking. The guide walks through how to align Agile artifacts like product backlogs, features, and sprints with traditional EVM elements such as the WBS, Integrated Master Schedule, and Performance Measurement Baseline. It also covers how to measure progress, maintain traceability, and prepare for key reviews like the Integrated Baseline Review. The result is a practical framework for managing modern, adaptive programs without losing visibility, control, or accountability.