Job Abstract

Job ID

2024-26574

Category

Agile Coach

Location

US-VA-McLean

DMI is a leading global provider of digital services working at the intersection of public and private sectors. With broad capabilities across IT managed services, cybersecurity, cloud migration and application development, DMI provides on-site and remote support to clients within governments, healthcare, financial services, transportation, manufacturing, and other critical infrastructure sectors. DMI has grown to over 2,100+ employees globally and has been continually recognized as a Top Workplace in both regional and national categories.

DMI, LLC is seeking a SAFe Release Train ENGINEER

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Facilitate ART planning events, including Program Increment (PI) Planning, where multiple Agile teams come together to plan and synchronize their work.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Product Owners, and stakeholders to prioritize features and establish PI objectives.
• Ensure alignment of ART objectives with overall business strategy and customer needs.
• Act as a servant leader and coach for Agile teams, Scrum Masters, and Product Owners, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and innovation.
• Facilitate ART ceremonies, including Scrum of Scrums, Inspect and Adapt (I&A) workshops, and System Demos, to promote transparency, feedback, and problem-solving.
• Resolve impediments and dependencies that hinder the progress of the ART, working collaboratively with teams and stakeholders to address issues effectively.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the ART, leveraging metrics, feedback, and retrospectives to identify opportunities for enhancement.
• Coach teams on Agile and SAFe principles, practices, and tools, promoting a learning mindset and fostering a high-performance culture.
• Implement and iterate on Agile engineering practices, DevOps principles, and Lean-Agile methodologies to optimize delivery efficiency and quality.
• Communicate ART progress, dependencies, risks, and impediments to stakeholders at all levels, ensuring transparency and alignment with organizational goals.
• Collaborate with Release Management, Program Management, and other stakeholders to manage cross-ART dependencies and ensure successful delivery of integrated solutions.
• Act as a bridge between business stakeholders, technical teams, and external partners, facilitating effective communication and alignment of priorities.
• Drive the adoption of SAFe practices, principles, and frameworks across the organization, serving as a champion for Agile transformation.
• Partner with Agile Coaches, Lean-Agile Leaders, and other RTEs to establish Agile Centers of Excellence (CoEs) and communities of practice, sharing knowledge and best practices.
• Lead by example, embodying Agile values and principles, and inspiring teams to embrace change, experimentation, and continuous improvement.

Education and Years of Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Extensive experience (5+ years) in Agile software development, with a focus on scaled Agile frameworks such as SAFe.

Required and Desired Skills/Certifications:

• SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) certification or equivalent Agile certification (e.g., Certified Scrum Master, SAFe Agilist).

Additional Requirements:

• Proven track record of leading Agile Release Trains (ARTs) and facilitating Program Increment (PI) Planning events.
• Strong facilitation, coaching, and servant leadership skills, with the ability to influence and inspire teams and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage and align diverse groups.
• Deep understanding of Agile principles, Lean-Agile methodologies, and DevOps practices, with a passion for continuous improvement.
• Experience with Agile tools and frameworks (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Rally) and proficiency in Agile metrics and reporting.

Min Citizenship Status Required: US Citizen

Physical Requirements: No Physical requirement needed for this position.

Location:

Working at DMI

DMI is a diverse, prosperous, and rewarding place to work. Being part of the DMI family means we care about your wellbeing. We offer a variety of perks and benefits that help meet various interests and needs, while still having the opportunity to work directly with several of our award-winning, Fortune 1000 clients. The following categories make up your DMI wellbeing:

• Convenience/Concierge - Virtual visits through health insurance, pet insurance, commuter benefits, discount tickets for movies, travel, and many other items to provide convenience.
• Development – Annual performance management, continuing education, and tuition assistance, internal job opportunities along with career enrichment and advancement to help each employee with their professional and personal development.
• Financial – Generous 401k matches both pre-tax and post-tax (ROTH) contributions along with financial wellness education, EAP, Life Insurance and Disability help provide financial stability for each DMI employee.
• Recognition – Great achievements do not go unnoticed by DMI through Annual Awards ceremony, service anniversaries, peer-to-peer acknowledgment, employee referral bonuses.
• Wellness – Healthcare benefits, Wellness programs, Flu Shots, Biometric screenings, and several other wellness options.

Employees are valued for their talents and contributions. We all take pride in helping our customers achieve their goals, which in turn contributes to the overall success of the company. The company does and will take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, and to treat qualified individuals without discrimination based on their physical or mental disability or veteran status. DMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Veterans/Disability. DMI maintains a drug-free workplace.

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