Lean Agilist - Senior Agilist

Role Description

Provides experienced consultation, coaching and hands-on application for SAFe / Lean-Agile / LPM practices across the ORIS Agile Release Train and Value Stream Enablement activities.

• Demonstrate superior knowledge, competency, and in-depth field experience in adopting Agile across an enterprise.
• Provide experienced consultation for the large-scale implementation of agile practices including but not limited to SAFe.
• Coach teams on PI Planning, backlog refinement, Inspect & Adapt, and dependency management.
• Support Value Stream Enablement governance and intake prioritization priorities and help maintain ART stability while flexing capacity for surge demands.
• Facilitate continuous improvement of the operating model.
• Mentor Scrum Masters and team members on Lean-Agile practices.

Qualifications

• Certified SAFe Practice Consultant (SPC)
• Minimum 7 years leading Agile and SAFe implementations in medium to large organizations

Requirements

• Experience in healthcare or healthcare technology environments, particularly within the Federal HER or within VHA
• LPM or Agile Certifications are highly recommended
• Strong facilitation and change-management skills (Prosci Certification)

Company Description

Aptive partners with federal agencies to achieve their missions through improved performance, streamlined operations and enhanced service delivery.

• Based in Alexandria, Virginia
• Supports more than a dozen agencies including Veterans Affairs, Transportation, Defense, Homeland Security and the National Science Foundation
• Specializes in applying technology, creativity and human-centered services to optimize mission delivery and improve experiences for millions of people who count on government services every day
• Founded: 2012
• Employees: 300+ nationwide