Your Impact
Program Execution & Facilitation
Lead and facilitate the execution of one or more Agile Release Trains (ARTs), aligning 50–125+ team members across multiple Agile teams.
Plan and orchestrate all key SAFe ceremonies including PI Planning, ART Syncs, Scrum of Scrums, and Inspect & Adapt sessions.
Ensure continuous flow of value by proactively identifying and resolving cross-team dependencies, risks, and impediments.
Stakeholder Alignment
Partner with Product Management, System Architects, and Business Owners to align on vision, priorities, and delivery commitments.
Promote transparency and data-driven decision-making through effective communication, reporting, and metrics tracking.
Leadership & Coaching
Act as a servant leader to Agile teams, Scrum Masters, and Product Owners—providing guidance on Lean-Agile principles, practices, and mindsets.
Mentor and develop Scrum Masters to strengthen team-level agility and performance.
Champion a culture of empowerment, collaboration, and continuous learning across the ART.
Metrics & Performance Management
Establish and monitor ART-level performance metrics including velocity, predictability, and quality.
Analyze trends to identify improvement opportunities and drive measurable performance gains.
Provide clear visibility into ART progress and outcomes for leadership and stakeholders.
Continuous Improvement
Lead Inspect & Adapt sessions to identify systemic improvement actions.
Promote best practices in DevOps, Lean flow, and Agile governance.
Foster innovation by supporting teams in experimenting and adopting new practices that enhance delivery performance.
What You'll Need
Experience
10+ years of progressive experience in Agile delivery roles within large-scale software, technology, or systems environments.
Minimum 3 years in a leadership or coordination role such as Release Train Engineer, Program Manager, or Agile Delivery Lead within a SAFe environment.
Proven success in facilitating large, cross-functional initiatives and driving delivery in a matrixed organization.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
Skills & Competencies
Deep understanding of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), Lean-Agile principles, and DevOps practices.
Strong facilitation and servant leadership capabilities, with the ability to influence without authority.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and business functions.
Proficiency with Agile delivery tools such as Jira Align, Azure DevOps, Rally, or equivalent platforms.
Analytical mindset with ability to interpret and leverage metrics for performance optimization.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with an ability to navigate complex delivery environments.
Preferred Certifications
SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) — Required
SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), SAFe Agilist (SA), or other relevant Agile certifications — Preferred
