Release Train Engineer and Scrum Master managing Agile transformations for IT-Strat's clients in government IT solutions. Collaborating with teams to drive enterprise-wide SAFe adoption and deliver business value.
Responsibilities
Drive organizational change during Agile transformations and ensure alignment with enterprise objectives and strategic priorities.
Serve as a change agent to build nimble, adaptive organizations focused on delivering measurable business value.
Lead SAFe adoption and enterprise-level Agile practices.
Collaborate with leadership to implement Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) and redefine financial management practices.
Establish alignment between SAFe principles and enterprise objectives.
Coordinate complex, cross-team program execution efforts by applying Lean-Agile principles.
Facilitate SAFe ceremonies, including PI Planning, I&A workshops, and Scrum of Scrums.
Develop program-level roadmaps and ensure alignment with task order requirements.
Manage cross-task order feature dependencies.
Oversee task order integration to deliver seamless, fully integrated solutions across systems.
Develop integration strategies and facilitate end-to-end testing.
Leverage system thinking to identify, manage, and resolve cross-system dependencies across Task Orders and teams.
Coach and train Agile teams, stakeholders, and other Scrum Masters in SAFe best practices.
Mentor less experienced team members and foster a culture of transparency and high performance.
Cultivate Agile coaching strategies and promote continuous learning across teams throughout the organization.
Enable teams to adopt DevOps and continuous delivery pipelines as part of their Agile practices.
Proactively identify and resolve risks, bottlenecks, and organizational impediments.
Lead Lean problem-solving workshops with stakeholders and teams to tackle systemic challenges.
Act as a liaison between Agile Release Trains (ARTs), business owners, and senior leadership.
Foster collaboration across cross-functional teams and stakeholders Create and strengthen partnerships with external stakeholders to support enterprise system integration and delivery.
Ensure adherence to organizational standards, SAFe principles, and regulatory requirements.
Establish governance frameworks for Lean Portfolio Management, ensuring visibility into enterprise prioritization and resource allocation.
Track performance using Agile metrics and facilitate Agile maturity assessments.
Advocate DevOps practices (e.g., automation, continuous delivery pipelines) across teams and task orders.
Develop strategies to integrate Agile practices with DevOps approaches, driving faster and more reliable delivery cycles.
Requirements
Must possess IT-II security clearance or have a current National Agency Check with Local Agency Check and Credit Check (NACLC). (Basic Federal Clearance requirements are U.S. Citizenship, clear criminal history check, no recent or pending bankruptcies)
Advanced certifications such as SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), SAFe Agilist (SA), or Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM).
Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or related disciplines.
Ten (10) years of experience with 5+ years in roles such as Scrum Master, RTE, or Agile Coach, with at least 4 years in complex environments.
Proven experience in leading enterprise-wide SAFe transformations and establishing strategic alignment across multiple ARTs/ Task Orders/ Teams.
Proven record of leading enterprise Agile transformations and implementing SAFe, Scrum, Kanban, and Lean frameworks.
Benefits
Four Medical/Vision options including an HSA plan
Dental and Orthodontia plan
Vision Materials plan
Paid Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
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