Scaled Agile Practitioner / SAFe SME / Must hold active DV clearance
Role: Scaled Agile Practitioner / SAFe Subject Matter Expert
Level: Senior SME / Expert Advisor
Role Overview
We are looking for a highly experienced Scaled Agile Practitioner / SAFe Subject Matter Expert to provide Senior-level advisory support to a complex customer programme.
The successful candidate will bring deep expertise in the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and will be responsible for assessing the customer's current project methodology, identifying gaps or inefficiencies within existing Agile processes, and providing strategic recommendations to improve the delivery model ahead of the next programme phase.
This is an expert advisory position requiring someone who can quickly understand an existing Agile environment, challenge current ways of working and provide credible, practical recommendations to Senior stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess the customer's current SAFe / Agile delivery methodology and ways of working.
- Identify gaps, bottlenecks and areas where existing processes could be improved.
- Evaluate how effectively SAFe principles and practices are being implemented across the programme.
- Review areas such as Agile Release Trains (ARTs), PI Planning, value streams, programme governance, dependencies and delivery processes.
- Provide expert advice on improving and scaling Agile practices across a complex programme environment.
- Develop clear, actionable recommendations for the next phase of the programme.
- Challenge existing processes where necessary and recommend pragmatic improvements.
- Work closely with programme leadership and Senior customer stakeholders.
- Act as the programme's SAFe subject-matter expert, providing guidance on SAFe principles, practices and operating models.
- Support the organisation in creating a more effective and sustainable approach to scaled Agile delivery.
Essential Experience
- Extensive Experience working with the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) within large, complex organisations.
- Strong background in enterprise Agile transformation and scaled Agile delivery.
- Proven Experience assessing existing Agile methodologies, operating models or organisational maturity.
- Experience identifying problems within existing delivery processes and developing strategic recommendations.
- Strong knowledge of Agile Release Trains, PI Planning, value streams and cross-team dependencies.
- Experience engaging with and advising Senior stakeholders and programme leadership.
- Ability to operate independently as a Senior SME and provide objective recommendations.
- Strong communication, facilitation and stakeholder management skills.
Desirable Experience
- SAFe Practice Consultant (SPC) certification or equivalent Senior SAFe credentials.
- Experience in Agile maturity assessments or SAFe health checks.
- Knowledge of Lean Portfolio Management (LPM).
- Experience developing or improving enterprise Agile operating models.
- Previous consultancy or strategic advisory Experience within major transformation programmes.
Job Title: Scaled Agile Practicioner
Location: London, UK
Job Type: Contract
Scaled Agile Practicioner in London employer: Teksystems
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