agile program manager

SAIC

<div><p>Job ID: 2601490</p><p><b>
Location: </b>RESTON, VA, US</p><p><b>
Date Posted: </b>2026-02-27</p><p><b>
Category: </b>Software</p><p><b>
Subcategory: </b>SW Systems Engr</p><p><b>
Schedule: </b>Full-time</p><p><b>
Shift: </b>Day Job</p><p><b>
Travel: </b>Yes, 10 % of the Time</p><p><b>
Minimum Clearance Required: </b>TS/SCI</p><p><b>
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: </b>None</p><p><b>
Potential for Remote Work: </b>No</p><p><b><br>
Description</b>
</p><p>SAIC is seeking a highly skilled and motivated <b>Release Train Engineer (RTE)</b> and <b>JIRA Administrator</b> to join our Department of the Air Force Integrated Fires Command and Control (DIFC2) Lead Systems Integrator (LSI) Team team in Reston, VA. This dual-role position combines leadership and technical expertise to drive successful Agile Release Trains (ARTs) while ensuring seamless administration of Atlassian Jira tools for project execution. The candidate will play a critical role in enabling scaled Agile delivery, optimizing DevSecOps pipelines, and maintaining secure, mission-critical environments for a federal government program.</p><p>
This position requires hands-on experience orchestrating Agile practices, managing JIRA, and collaborating across teams to deliver high-quality technical solutions supporting government initiatives.</p><p>
This position is ONSITE in Reston, VA.</p><p><b>
Key Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>
Serve as a Scrum Master for the Agile Release Train (ART), facilitating PI (Program Increment) Planning Sessions, resolving impediments, and driving continuous value delivery.</li><li>
Facilitate ART ceremonies including Daily Stand-ups, Scrum of Scrums, System Demos, Inspect &amp; Adapt (I&amp;A), and Retrospectives.</li><li>
Manage the ART roadmap, risks, dependencies, and agile governance. Establish metrics to evaluate ART performance and value stream improvements (e.g., flow efficiency, velocity).</li><li>
Coordinate with external stakeholders to align ART goals with organizational objectives.</li><li>
Administer and optimize Atlassian toolsets (JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket) to support Agile tracking, workflows, permissions, and reporting.</li><li>
Design and maintain custom JIRA workflows, dashboards, and reporting for use in scaled Agile environments aligned with ART processes.</li><li>
Create, configure, and manage JIRA Agile boards, filters, schemes, and user accounts for ART teams.</li><li>
Develop and implement effective JIRA automation rules to streamline business processes.</li><li>
Leverage JIRA Query Language (JQL) to deliver advanced reporting metrics for Agile planning and execution.</li><li>
Integrate JIRA with third-party tools (e.g., GitHub, Slack, Jenkins) to support CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps workflows.</li><li>
Troubleshoot and resolve issues, perform upgrades, and ensure compliance with security standards in classified environments.</li></ul><p><b>
Qualifications</b>
</p><p><b>Skills/Experience</b></p><ul><li> Active TS/SCI clearance or SCI eligibility</li><li> Atlassian Certified Jira Administrator &ndash; Cloud certification.</li><li> Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM).</li><li> Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field and 9 years of experience</li><li> 5+ years of experience as a Release Train Engineer, Scrum Master, or Agile Program Manager, including driving SAFe or scaled Agile practices.</li><li> 3+ years of hands-on experience as a JIRA Administrator, including creating workflows, dashboards, and automation scripts.</li><li> Demonstrated experience leading Agile teams in DevSecOps environments and implementing CI/CD pipelines in cloud or hybrid infrastructures.</li></ul></div><p></p>

Release Train Engineer and JIRA Administrator

SimpliGov

<div><p><b>About Us:</b></p>
<p>
SimpliGov helps state and local governments modernize paper-based processes into intelligent, AI-driven digital workflows. As we evolve toward an AI-first platform, our development velocity, model iteration frequency, and cross-team complexity increase. Strong delivery systems are essential to scale safely and predictably.</p><p></p><p><br>
We are growing rapidly and looking for talented, high-impact players to join our team!</p><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Role Overview:</b></p>
<p>
We are seeking a highly structured, systems-oriented Engineering Program Manager to strengthen delivery integrity across Engineering while guiding our evolution from a traditional Agile model toward an AI-first Product Development Lifecycle (AI-PDLC).</p><p></p><p><br>
In the near term, this role will support and optimize our Agile delivery model &mdash; ensuring sprint health, cross-pod coordination, and predictable releases. Over time, this role will design and implement lightweight delivery and exposure mechanisms that support continuous deployment, feature-flag governance, and rapid AI iteration.</p>
<p>
You are not a roadmap owner. You are the execution integrity owner &mdash; ensuring that what is built is sequenced intelligently, deployed safely, and exposed intentionally. This is a remote role open to all locations across the United States, but the ideal candidate will be based in the Eastern Time Zone.</p><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Responsibilities:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Support and optimize the current Agile delivery model, including sprint health, dependency tracking, and cross-team coordination.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Facilitate lightweight sprint synchronization when initiatives span multiple pods.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Own a unified view of engineering initiatives, sequencing, and delivery confidence across teams.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Surface cross-team risks early and drive mitigation before they impact customers.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Establish production readiness standards and ensure disciplined release practices across environments.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Own lifecycle governance of feature flags and exposure states as we evolve toward continuous delivery.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Partner with Engineering Managers to improve SDLC maturity and delivery predictability.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Design mechanisms that gradually reduce ceremony while increasing clarity and accountability.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Support the transition from release-train style governance to AI-PDLC exposure discipline.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Improve delivery metrics focused on predictability, risk reduction, and operational resilience.</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p>
What this role does NOT own:</p>
<ul>
<li>Product roadmap prioritization.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Technical architecture decisions.</li>
</ul><ul><li>GTM strategy or external messaging.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Long-term ownership of Scrum ceremonies once AI-PDLC mechanisms mature.</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Qualifications:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>5+ years of experience in engineering program management, technical program management, or delivery leadership in SaaS or platform environments.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Strong experience operating within Agile frameworks and coordinating multi-team initiatives.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Experience in continuous delivery or feature-flag-driven environments is highly preferred.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Demonstrated ability to evolve delivery systems without introducing unnecessary bureaucracy.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Comfortable operating in AI-driven or technically complex environments.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Strong systems thinking, operational rigor, and executive communication skills.</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p>
Key Competencies:</p>
<ul>
<li>Systems thinker who can balance structure with adaptability.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Able to manage current-state Agile discipline while designing future-state mechanisms.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Risk-aware without being bureaucratic.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Respected by engineers and able to earn technical credibility.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Comfortable driving change in evolving operating models.</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
What We Offer:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, with significant employer contributions for employees AND dependents (contributions based on base-level plan; buyup plans available at additional costs)</li>
</ul><ul><li>Company-sponsored life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance</li>
</ul><ul><li>11 Paid holidays</li>
</ul><ul><li>Flexible time off</li>
</ul><ul><li>401k plan with 4% employer match</li>
</ul><ul><li>Monthly stipend for home office expenses</li>
</ul><ul><li>Monthly wellness stipend</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Legal Disclaimers:</b></p>
<p><i>
SimpliGov does </i><b><i>not </i></b><i>sponsor applicants for work visas.</i></p><p></p><p><i><br>
The US base salary range for this full-time position begins at $110,000 annually + bonus + benefits. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.</i></p><p></p><p><i><br>
SimpliGov participates in the federal government's E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates.</i></p></div>

Engineering Program Manager

Auria

<div><div>Auria is looking for a Principal Program Manager to support the R2C2 (Rapid Resilient Command &amp; Control) program in support of the Space Force and their end users. This role is remote with a preference for candidates located in Reston, VA; Colorado Springs, CO; Albuquerque, NM.</div>
<div></div><div>We use DevSecOps to integrate Auria's mission management, flight dynamics, and data management scope with other development partners and Government stakeholders. Following a Government-developed SOP, the team develops software following the Agile construct in unclassified development environments ahead of pushing to production. Contractors and Government (+ SETA) act as Product Owners, shifting priorities as needed to ensure schedules and mission partners' (end users) needs are met.</div>
<div></div><div><b>WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO DO:</b></div>
<ul><li>Serve as the primary point of contact for the Government customer, leading overall program execution, communication, and delivery across all program phases.</li>
<li>Own and manage the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) where applicable, including development, maintenance, and execution of schedule baselines; ensure alignment across technical teams, subcontractors, and customer milestones.</li>
<li>Develop, maintain, and control the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and associated program baselines, ensuring traceability between scope, schedule, cost, and deliverables.</li>
<li>Manage end-to-end program execution from PWS baseline through task order delivery, ensuring performance against cost, schedule, technical, and quality objectives.</li>
<li>Oversee/Lead the design, development, integration, and deployment of complex satellite ground system software and architecture components&mdash;including mission planning, integration and test, modeling/simulation frameworks, and satellite operations.</li>
<li>Lead the planning and execution of Agile development, including disciplined sprint planning, backlog prioritization, increment planning, and integration with IMS-driven milestones.</li>
<li>Coordinate program controls activities, including cost forecasting, schedule performance tracking, earned value (as applicable), risk and opportunity management, and change control.</li>
<li>Ensure compliance with programmatic and contractual requirements including milestone reviews and tracking, systems engineering processes, cybersecurity (e.g., RMF), and configuration/change management, and data deliverables.</li>
<li>Forecast future customer needs, derive requirements, develop and coordinate task order execution plans aligned with customer priorities and funding profiles.</li>
<li>Support, and as required, lead pre-RFP / pre-award capture activities, including solution shaping, technical strategy development, ROM inputs, basis of estimate support, risk identification, transition planning, and proposal execution to ensure executable, competitive program baselines aligned with customer objectives.</li>
<li>Direct and integrate work across multiple technical domains and agile teams (e.g., development, modeling, systems engineering, cloud infrastructure, ops, etc.).</li>
<li>Identify, assess, and manage technical, schedule, and programmatic risks, providing data-driven recommendations and early warning indicators to leadership and the customer.</li>
<li>Foster strong collaboration between customer stakeholders, facilitating regular demonstrations, planning sessions, and reviews.</li>
<li>Support system design and delivery decisions with deep understanding of space domain operations, ground enterprise architecture, and mission needs.</li>
<li>Oversee staffing, resource allocation, risk management, and performance tracking across functional workstreams.</li>
<li>Regularly provide clear, concise progress reporting, including status briefings, milestone documentation, and deliverable submissions.</li>
<li>Champion disciplined program management practices, a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement across the program team.</li>
</ul><div><b>WHAT THE TEAM REQUIRES:</b></div>
<ul><li>Mission-Driven Professional: Collaborative contributor motivated by the opportunity to develop cutting-edge solutions that protect and serve both the nation and the world.</li>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in engineering, computer science, business management, or related field.</li>
<li>10+ years of experience managing complex $50M+, multi-year DoD/federal programs, including software development, solution delivery, or system integration projects.</li>
 <li>Demonstrated experience managing programs involving space or satellite ground systems, including mission management, telemetry/data processing, or space weather monitoring systems.</li>
 <li>Strong knowledge of ground system architecture, including data ingest pipelines, cloud-based operations, and model integration frameworks.</li>
 <li>Expertise managing programs under Agile methodologies with responsibility for cost, schedule, and technical performance.</li>
 <li>Demonstrated experience leading multi-subcontractor efforts with responsibility for technical integration and performance tracking.</li>
 <li>Experience developing, reviewing and coordinating Integrated Master Schedules.</li>
 <li>Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement and management skills.</li>
 <li>U.S. Citizenship.</li>
</ul>
<div></div><div><b>WHAT THE TEAM PREFERS:</b></div>
<ul><li>Experience supporting DoD, US Space Force, NOAA, NASA, or similar civilian space focused agencies.</li>
<li>Familiarity with space missions, space weather data products, or satellite ground systems, and modeling and forecasting workflows.</li>
<li>Strong software development and/or IT background or experience.</li>
<li>Understanding of system cybersecurity and authorization processes (e.g., RMF, FedRAMP).</li>
<li>Experience managing contracts with milestone-based deliverables or incentive-based payment structures.</li>
<li>PMP, PgMP, CISSP, or other relevant certification.</li>
<li>DoD Security Clearance &ndash; Secret minimum desired.</li>
</ul>
<div></div><div><b>PAY TRANSPARENCY:</b> The salary offered will be based on the selected candidate&rsquo;s qualifications - skills, education &amp; experience - and the position level. $140,000 - $180,000.</div>
<div></div><div><b>APPLICATION DEADLINE:</b><b> May 25, 2026.</b></div>
<div></div><div><b>THE AURIA TEAM:</b></div>
<div>Auria is a provider of solutions and software in support of complex Space, National Security, and Cyber missions of federal, international, and commercial customers. Headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO our success is built on the excellence of diverse teams advancing innovative systems and operational software to strengthen our customers&rsquo; missions. With a distinguished track record and a spirit of relentless pursuit, and R&amp;D, we set the pace for progress and execute every mission with the utmost precision.
</div><div><br>
As a full-time Auria employee, here are some of the many benefits to enjoy:</div>
<ul><li>Generous PTO package with yearly tenure increases</li>
<li>Flex time provides you with the flexibility needed</li>
<li>6 Company-Paid Holidays + 5 Float days to use when you wish per year</li>
<li>Up to 4% match on 401(k) employee contributions, employer and employee contributions immediately vested</li>
<li>Up to $5,250 per year on Education and Certification Assistance</li>
<li>Low-cost medical plans that include company-sponsored HSA</li>
<li>No-cost life insurance</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</li>
<li>And much more!</li>
</ul><div>Auria is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.</div></div>

Principal Program Manager

Information Technology Senior Management Forum

<div><div><p>Posted Date</p>
<p>2/23/2026</p>
</div><div><p>Description</p>
<div><p>Job Description
</p><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Intro</b></h4>
<p>Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you&rsquo;ll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you&rsquo;ll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board!</p><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Why you'll love this job</b></h4>
<ul><li>This role sits within the Office of the CDIO (Chief Digital &amp; Information Officer) in the Information Technology division and is part of a multi-year technology transformation focused on advancing American Airlines&rsquo; corporate vision and mission. Our work is anchored in driving resiliency in delivery, excellence in engineering, and modernization of our technology landscape. In this role, you will bring structure, rhythm, and clarity to how the Office of the CDIO operates&mdash;driving alignment across portfolio management, financial planning, and culture-building efforts.
</li><li>You will help activate and standardize the Chief of Staff model, enabling consistent execution, communication, and decision-making across IT VPs by defining what &ldquo;good&rdquo; looks like and ensuring the right tools, processes, and operating cadences are in place&mdash;supporting transparent and effective information flow across all levels of the organization.</li>
</ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>What you'll do</b></h4>
<ul><li>Develop a strong working knowledge of the portfolio management being implemented and provide related industry trends and analysis to inform strategic planning and prioritization</li>
<li>Analyze and interpret portfolio management data to prepare and deliver overall portfolio review to sponsors and stakeholders</li>
<li>Deliver portfolio management following Agile methods and best practices while enabling continuous planning and reducing reactive work across the organization</li>
<li>Proactively identify and develop/formulate solutions for managing dependencies, mitigating risks and resolving issues at program level</li>
<li>Actively drive the analysis and ultimate disposition of all change requests impacting assigned program</li>
<li>Provide thought leadership, review processes and provide efficiency recommendations for all aspects of portfolio management with an eye to sustaining and/or evolving the practice at American</li>
<li>Responsible for partnering with leadership to prepare and deliver reporting, portfolio metrics and presentations</li>
<li>Develop and maintain pro-active and constructive relationship with stakeholders by demonstrating an understanding of the business, associated requirements and set expectations accordingly</li>
<li>Collaborate with business unit leads to prioritize work based on business value</li>
<li>Act as escalation point for leaders and program managers and proactively resolve any issues that will have impact to the overall portfolio health
</li></ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>All you'll need for success</b></h4>
<p><b>Minimum Qualifications- Education &amp; Prior Job Experience</b></p>
<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training</li>
<li>5 years of work experience in program/project management</li>
<li>3 years of experience scaling Agile to the program level or participating on a complex program as a business lead</li>
</ul><p><b>Preferred Qualifications- Education &amp; Prior Job Experience</b></p>
<ul><li>7 years of applied work experience in program/project management</li>
<li>Proven track record of managing large-scale projects across different functional workgroups</li>
<li>Preferred experience with practical application of Organizational Change Management methods at a company-wide scale</li>
<li>Experience working in a Chief of Staff capacity</li>
</ul><p><b>Skills, Licenses &amp; Certifications</b></p>
<ul><li>Proactive, organized, accurate, fast and detail-oriented with strong interpersonal, planning and time management skills</li>
<li>Excellent leadership skills, including negotiation, critical thinking, management of company politics, building good relationships, coaching project managers and ability to think strategically and conceptually across projects to achieve lasting bottom-line results</li>
<li>Strong facilitation and presentation skills with executive presence experience
</li><li>Proficient with Microsoft Office suite of products (specifically Powerpoint)</li>
<li>Proficient in Aha Roadmap (for portfolio and program management)</li>
<li>Adaptable and able to pivot strategies when project priorities shift</li>
<li>Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with competing priorities<br>
</li></ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>What you'll get</b></h4>
<p>Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer:
</p><ul><li>Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.</li>
<li>Health Benefits: On day one, you&rsquo;ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that&rsquo;s just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more.
</li><li>Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself &ndash; that&rsquo;s why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.</li>
<li>401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.</li>
<li>Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more</li>
</ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Feel free to be yourself at American</b></h4>
<p>From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Employee Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world.<br>
<br>
Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for people on life&rsquo;s journey? Feel free to be yourself at American.</p></div>
</div><div></div><div><div><p>Type</p><div><p>
Full-time</p></div></div></div></div>

Principal Program Manager, IT

Ford Motor Company

<div><ul><li>Strategy and Roadmap &ndash; Provide vision, goals and objectives, collaborate with key stakeholders and navigate through ambiguities on developing strategies/re-engineering business process and guide product teams to create the roadmap
</li><li>Design and Delivery &ndash; Guide PI planning discussions, Work with cross product teams and influence to prioritize the Sub-Epics, Features, and deliver incremental values
</li><li>Support Operations &ndash; Develop plans to run and protect business, Keep the technology stack up to date, manage well within the CSF/CTQ factors, continuously improve the performance, exceed the KPI targets, generate efficiencies and potential savings
 </li><li>Resource Management &ndash; Continue to progress on PDO, improve SDPI metrics. Develop talents and preserve a high-performing global teams
</li><li>Must maintain integrity, coordination with other value streams, legacy systems etc. There are numerous integrations (functional &amp; technical) across the globe. Moreover, there is technical complexity of integrating legacy applications with Informatica and SAP landscapes, execution complexities of influencing Business partners and external vendors to implement within the timeframe</li></ul></div>
<br><div><ul><li>12+ years of progressive experience in Information Technology experience from develop to support, strategy to implement
</li><li><p>Experience of delivering and implementing large IT programs
</p></li><li><p>Knowledge of Purchasing, Supplier Technical Assistance, and Finance processes
</p></li><li><p>Experience with scaled Agile Software Development along with Release and Deployment management for larger programs
</p></li><li><p>Experience in Cloud Computing and operations
</p></li><li><p>Experience working with large cross functional / Program teams, navigating through ambiguities, handling challenging conversations, making critical decisions, integrating legacy systems with SAP products
</p></li><li><p>Experience leading multiple product teams, grooming talents and developing a high performing team</p></li></ul></div>
<br><div><ul><li><p>Responsible for Delivery, Strategy and Support of the Supplier Relationship Management, Direct Material Sourcing, and Supplier Technical Assistance Product Group
</p></li><li><p>Responsible for implementing SAP STP IT products to support SRM, Sourcing and STA business processes across the globe
</p></li><li><p>Responsible for Integrating Legacy Systems with S4/Hana and deliver I-ERP commitments
</p></li><li><p>Responsible for decommissioning Legacy Systems
</p></li><li><p>Responsible for developing talents, subject matter experts and high performing teams
</p></li><li><p>Co-Lead the STP (Source-to-Pay) product teams. Accountable for providing a plan to integrate and implement the I-ERP across the globe in collaboration with other I-ERP product teams
</p></li><li><p>Provide support for major releases and post launch support; ensure high quality, budget performance, and timing of delivery, support and decommissioning of legacy applications
</p></li><li><p>Maintain and broker key IT supplier/partner relationships to communicate Ford requirements and influence product direction
</p></li><li><p>Drive development and implementation of agile techniques for continuous improvement
</p></li><li><p>Provide integration and coordination within Source to Pay, across SAP coporate efforts and with areas outside of I-ERP in the delivery of solutions</p></li></ul></div>

Product Group Lead

Salt

<div>
 <p>
  <strong>
   <u>
    Head of Agile Delivery - Riyadh
   </u>
  </strong>
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  Permanent
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  Riyadh - Onsite
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  <br/>
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 <p>
  We are seeking a
  <strong>
   Head of Agile Delivery
  </strong>
  to lead large-scale digital delivery for a major application in KSA. Reporting directly to the
  <strong>
   CTO
  </strong>
  , this role will own the end-to-end delivery of new features and capabilities across
  <strong>
   ~10 cross-functional product and technology squads
  </strong>
  , within a
  <strong>
   150&ndash;200 person technology delivery organisation
  </strong>
  .
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 <p>
  <br/>
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  The role leads delivery through senior
  <strong>
   Product Owners
  </strong>
  , partnering closely with Technology, Architecture, and PMO functions to ensure predictable, high-quality outcomes at scale.
 </p>
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  <br/>
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  <strong>
   Key Responsibilities
  </strong>
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 <ul>
  <li>
   Own delivery across multiple squads, ensuring alignment to the master plan and strategic priorities
  </li>
  <li>
   Lead, coach, and govern
   <strong>
    Product Owners
   </strong>
   accountable for day-to-day squad delivery
  </li>
  <li>
   Provide hands-on
   <strong>
    technical delivery leadership
   </strong>
   with full ownership of the SDLC (not a checklist role)
  </li>
  <li>
   Own
   <strong>
    day-to-day release management
   </strong>
   , aligning scope, sequencing, and quality across squads
  </li>
  <li>
   Act as a strategic delivery partner to the
   <strong>
    PMO
   </strong>
   , aggregating work and aligning to enterprise governance
  </li>
  <li>
   Represent delivery in
   <strong>
    business and executive reviews
   </strong>
   , providing clear, outcome-focused reporting
  </li>
  <li>
   Proactively manage risks, dependencies, and delivery trade-offs across a complex delivery landscape
  </li>
  <li>
   Drive continuous improvement across delivery practices, cadence, and performance
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
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  <strong>
   Required Experience
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Proven experience leading
   <strong>
    large-scale, multi-squad Agile delivery
   </strong>
   within complex organisations
  </li>
  <li>
   Strong background in
   <strong>
    technical project and product delivery
   </strong>
   across the full SDLC
  </li>
  <li>
   Experience leading
   <strong>
    Product Owners or equivalent delivery leadership roles
   </strong>
  </li>
  <li>
   Comfortable operating within a
   <strong>
    PMO-governed environment
   </strong>
   while enabling rapid delivery
  </li>
  <li>
   Excellent executive stakeholder management and communication skills
  </li>
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  <br/>
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  <strong>
   Environment
  </strong>
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  <li>
   Large technology organisation (150&ndash;200 people) delivering a mission-critical digital platform
  </li>
  <li>
   Fast-moving delivery model with frequent releases and evolving priorities
  </li>
  <li>
   Requires a pragmatic, outcomes-driven leader who understands how to scale delivery without slowing it down
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
 </p>
</div>


Head of Agile Delivery

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)

<div></div><div><div><div><div><div>Scrum Master</div><br>
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</div><div>Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
</div><ul><li> Scrum Mastery: Experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Project Manager, successfully leading software development or IT teams. Solid understanding of Scrum principles, Agile frameworks, and iterative development.
</li></ul><ul><li> Jira Expertise: Hands-on expertise with Jira Software for Agile project tracking. Able to create and manage Jira dashboards, custom filters, and reports. Proven ability to utilize Jira metrics (burn-down/up charts, velocity, cumulative flow diagrams) to derive insights and drive team improvement. Experience managing multiple Jira boards and large backlogs in a scaled Agile environment.
</li></ul><ul><li> Scaled Agile Environment: Experience in a scaled Agile setting (Scrum-of-Scrums, SAFe, LeSS or similar frameworks) where multiple Scrum teams coordinate towards a larger product or program goal. Familiarity with program increment planning and cross-team coordination.
</li></ul><ul><li> Cloud Security Knowledge: Strong technical background in cloud security and identity management. Familiarity with AWS Cloud Services is required, including hands-on experience or solid understanding of AWS security services and concepts:
</li></ul><div>o AWS IAM (Identity and Access Management) &ndash; managing roles, permissions and federation.
</div><div>o AWS Key Management Service (KMS) &ndash; understanding key encryption and management.
</div><div>o AWS Secrets Manager &ndash; managing application secrets and rotations.
</div><div>o AWS integration with enterprise identity providers or Active Directory (e.g., AWS SSO/Azure AD integration).
</div><div>o General knowledge of cloud networking and security best practices (zero trust, least privilege, etc.).
</div><ul><li> Session Management Tools: Experience with tools like StrongDM or similar session management/secure access platforms. Able to understand and facilitate discussions around secure connectivity for admins and engineers (such as managing credentials, session logging, and just-in-time access in a cloud environment).
</li></ul><ul><li> Communication &amp; Leadership: Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills. Able to lead by influence and foster collaboration in cross-functional teams. Comfortable communicating with technical engineers, security specialists, product owners, and senior management alike. Proven track record of conflict resolution and team empowerment.
</li></ul><ul><li> Adaptability: Demonstrated ability to adapt Agile practices to the team&rsquo;s needs. Experience guiding teams through process changes (for example, moving from Kanban to Scrum). Strong problem-solving skills and a pragmatic approach to implement Agile in a way that adds value to the specific context.
</li></ul><ul><li> Security Focus: Background in Information Security or developing secure software is a big advantage. Knowledge of compliance frameworks or security standards (e.g., SOC2, NIST, CIS benchmarks for cloud) can help in understanding the context of our projects.
</li></ul><ul><li> Certifications: AWS certifications (especially AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Security Specialty) or security certifications like CISSP, CISM are a plus, demonstrating sol id foundation in cloud and security domains. Agile certifications beyond Scrum Master (e.g., PMI-ACP, SAFe Agilist) are also beneficial.
</li></ul><ul><li> Tool Familiarity: Exposure to additional Agile and DevOps tools such as Confluence (for documentation), CI/CD pipelines, or monitoring tools is nice to have &ndash; indicating an ability to interface with DevOps processes that often accompany cloud development.</li></ul><br>
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</div><div>Roles &amp; Responsibilities
</div><ul><li> Agile Ceremony Facilitation: Lead all Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, quarterly PI planning, and retrospectives. Ensure meetings are focused, productive, and time-boxed, fostering continuous improvement in each sprint.
</li></ul><ul><li> Jira Board Management: Manage and maintain boards for multiple workstreams associated with the Helix program. Track stories and epics in alignment with Helix Agile processes &ndash; including applying specific tags and ensuring work items roll up correctly into Helix program boards and dashboards. Use standard Jira Agile tools (burn-up/burn-down charts, velocity charts) to monitor team progress and identify trends.
</li></ul><ul><li> Progress Tracking &amp; Reporting: Monitor sprint progress and team velocity, and prepare weekly status reports outlining accomplishments, upcoming goals, and any deviations from the plan. Track plan vs. actual accomplishments and use data to highlight who or what may be at risk of not delivering committed story points. Provide transparency into team performance through metrics and analytics (e.g., burn-down charts for sprints, burn-up charts for scope).
</li></ul><ul><li> Impediment Removal: Proactively identify and remove blockers or impediments that slow down the team&rsquo;s progress. Drive problem-solving discussions offline (outside regular Scrum meetings) with the relevant team members or stakeholders to resolve issues. Facilitate the removal of obstacles by coordinating with cross-functional teams and management, ensuring that technical or process issues are addressed swiftly.
</li></ul><ul><li> Helix Agile Alignment: Ensure all team activities and updates adhere to the internal Helix methodology. This includes following Helix&rsquo;s standards for tagging tickets, updating statuses, and reporting progress to higher-level Helix boards. Educate team members on Helix-specific Agile practices and enforce compliance with its biweekly delivery cycle.
</li></ul><ul><li> Kanban to Scrum Transition: Guide the team (and possibly other related teams) through the transition from a Kanban workflow to a Scrum framework. Introduce and coach on story point estimation, sprint planning disciplines, and timeboxed delivery. Help the team determine what combination of Kanban and Scrum practices work best during the change, ensuring a smooth adoption of Scrum without losing valuable aspects of the current process.
</li></ul><ul><li> Incremental &amp; Scaled Planning: Coordinate incremental planning across multiple workstreams in the cloud program. Work closely with product owners and technical leads to ensure backlogs are groomed and prioritized in line with Helix program objectives. Participate in Scrum of Scrums meetings on a weekly basis to synchronize with other Scrum Masters and teams, report on our team&rsquo;s progress, and flag any project risks or inter-team dependencies to leadership.
</li></ul><ul><li> Stakeholder Communication: Act as a liaison between the Inform ation Security cloud program team and the broader Helix initiative. Clearly communicate status, risks, and achievements to stakeholders at various levels. When projects are at risk, promptly escalate and articulate the issues during Scrum of Scrums or management updates, along with proposed mitigation plans.
</li></ul><div>Documentation &amp; Compliance: Maintain careful documentation of Agile processes, decisions, and changes. Ensure all Jira entries (stories, tasks, bugs) are up-to-date with clear descriptions, acceptance criteria, and status updates. Uphold any compliance or audit requirements related to project tracking (especially important in a security context), and ensure that the team&rsquo;s scrum process documentation aligns with organizational standards.</div><br>
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</div><div>Salary Range- $110,000-$140,000 a year
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</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><b>Location</b></div>
<div>Irvine, CA</div>
</div><div><div><b>Job Function</b></div>
<div>TECHNOLOGY</div>
</div><div><div><b>Role</b></div>
<div>Scrum Master</div>
</div><div><div><b>Job Id</b></div>
<div>398089</div>
</div><div><div><b>Desired Skills</b></div>
<div>scrum master</div>
</div><div><div><b>Salary Range</b></div>
<div>$110,000-$140,000 a year</div>
</div></div><p>Desired Candidate Profile
</p><div><div><b>Qualifications</b> : BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE</div></div></div><div></div>

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