Description SAIC is seeking an experienced Agile program management SME to lead and support our Agile program management transformation journey. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Agile methodology (e.g., Scaled Agile (SAFe principles and practices, with a proven track record of implementing Agile methodologies across various teams and projects. The Agile program management SME will work closely with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and leadership to drive continuous improvement and ensure successful delivery of high-quality products and services.
Key Responsibilities: - Lead the implementation and transformation of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) within and across multiple organizations.
- Facilitate SAFe ceremonies, such as PI Planning, Scrum of Scrums, System Demos, and Inspect and Adapt as part of Agile Release Train (ART).
- Provide coaching and guidance to Agile teams, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and leadership on SAFe practices and principles.
- Develop and deliver SAFe training programs to build Agile capabilities across the organization.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define and prioritize the program and portfolio backlogs (emphasis).
- Assist in the identification and resolution of impediments that impact Agile team performance and delivery.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement by identifying and implementing process enhancements.
- Track and report on key performance metrics to measure the success and maturity of the Agile transformation (emphasis).
- Stay current with industry trends and best practices in Agile and SAFe methodologies.
Qualifications - Active TS/SCI with poly is required.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
- 20+ years of related experience with a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in implementing Agile methodologies across portfolio, program and project levels.
- SAFe certifications (e.g., SAFe Product Owner (POPM , Agile Release Train Engineer, SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), SAFe Agilist (SA) and etc.) are required.
Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
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SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability