SAFe / Agile Lead

$70 - $90

• Job Description:

  Enterprise Agile Lead / Coach (Integration & Governance)

• Position Title:

• Enterprise Agile Lead / Coach

• Location:

• Remote

• Position Type:

• Contract (~6 months)
• Position Summary
• We are seeking a highly organized, governance-focused
• Enterprise Agile Lead / Coach
• to orchestrate and align a complex ecosystem of 10 to 13 cross-functional workstreams. In this critical role, you will bridge the gap between internal teams and third-party vendors, ensuring everyone operates under a unified delivery framework. Your mission is to establish robust Agile ceremonies, manage cross-stream dependencies, mitigate risks, and implement flawless Jira tracking.
• Key Responsibilities
• Multi-Stream Integration & Alignment
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Cross-Functional Alignment:

• Unite 10 to 13 diverse streams—including Product, Sales, Technology, and Operations—into a single, cohesive delivery cadence. +

• Vendor & Third-Party Integration:

• Seamlessly blend third-party partner deliverables with internal workstreams to ensure end-to-end value delivery. +

• Ecosystem Sync:

• Break down silos between technical and non-technical business units to keep all stakeholders aligned on shared enterprise goals.
• Agile Ceremonies & Governance
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Establish Ceremonies:

• Set up, launch, and mature all critical Agile ceremonies, including Team-level Scrum and program-level Scrum of Scrums (SoS). +

• Dependency Management:

• Proactively map, track, and resolve complex dependencies across all internal and external workstreams. +

• Risk Assessment & Mitigation:

• Implement a structured framework for continuous risk assessment, governance, and roadblock escalation.
• Tooling, Organization & Accurate Reporting
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Jira Architecture:

• Standardize and optimize Jira workflows, boards, and epics to accurately reflect the multi-stream ecosystem. +

• Data-Driven Reporting:

• Build and maintain precise Jira dashboards and reports to provide leadership with transparent metrics on velocity, predictability, and health. +

• Rigorous Organization:

• Enforce high data integrity and administrative discipline across all teams to ensure reporting is reliable and audit-ready.
• Qualifications & Skills
• Experience & Technical Mastery
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Enterprise Experience:

• 5+ years of experience leading large-scale Agile transformations or managing complex programs with 10+ concurrent workstreams. +

• Integration Expertise:

• Proven track record of successfully managing and integrating third-party vendors within an Agile framework. +

• Advanced Jira Skills:

• Expert-level proficiency in Jira software configuration, portfolio management tools (e.g., Jira Align, Advanced Roadmaps), and dashboard creation. [1, 2] +

• Framework Knowledge:

• Deep mastery of SAFe, Scrum, and Kanban principles tailored for both technical and business teams.
• Certifications (Preferred)
• + Certified SAFe® Program Consultant (SPC) or Release Train Engineer (RTE) + Certified SAFe® Agilist (SA) + Project Management Professional (PMP) or Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
• Core Competencies
• + Meticulous organizational skills with a laser focus on data accuracy and detailed reporting.

+ Exceptional communication skills to successfully navigate relationships between Product, Sales, Tech, and external vendors. + Strong governance mindset with the ability to hold teams accountable to process and quality standards.