[Job - 25621] Squad Leader, Brazil

CI&T; Brasil; Presencial; BRL 80.000 - 120.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A technology transformation company based in Brazil is looking for an experienced Squad Leader/Manager to oversee agile squads in a SAFe environment. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of leadership experience and a strong background in managing client relationships, focusing on delivering value to healthcare clients. This role involves developing team members while ensuring high-quality solutions for clients. Attractive benefits include health insurance and continuous learning opportunities.

Serviços

Health and dental insurance

Meal and food allowance

Childcare assistance

Profit Sharing and Results Participation

Continuous learning platform

Qualificações

• 3-5 years of leadership experience managing agile teams.
• 2+ years working in SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) environments.
• Experience managing client relationships and driving business outcomes.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and inspire one or more agile squads.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and create individual development plans.
• Manage medium-term planning aligned with client roadmaps.

Conhecimentos

Leadership experience managing agile teams

Advanced English proficiency

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Descrição da oferta de emprego

We are tech transformation specialists, uniting human expertise with AI to create scalable tech solutions.

With over 7.400 CI&Ters around the world, we’ve built partnerships with more than 1,000 clients during our 30 years of history. Artificial Intelligence is our reality.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Squad Leader/Manager to lead one or more high-performing squads in a SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) environment. This role combines tactical leadership with operational excellence, focusing on delivering exceptional value to healthcare clients while developing team members and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire one or more agile squads (5-10 people per squad)
• Provide coaching leadership, balancing autonomy with guidance based on team maturity
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and create individual development plans
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and high performance
• Develop team members' technical and soft skills through structured feedback and mentoring
• Manage medium-term planning aligned with client roadmaps and business outcomes
• Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality solutions that meet client expectations
• Maintain direct relationships with healthcare clients and internal stakeholders
• Manage client expectations and drive account expansion opportunities
• Represent squad capabilities and roadmaps in client meetings and strategic discussions
• Champion SAFe practices and ceremonies at the squad level
• Ensure alignment with Agile Release Trains (ARTs) and portfolio objectives
• Make data-driven decisions on resource allocation, prioritization, and scope management

📋 Required Qualifications

• 3-5 years of leadership experience managing agile teams
• 2+ years working in SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) environments
• Experience managing client relationships and driving business outcomes
• Experience with software development lifecycle and modern engineering practices
• Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD, and quality assurance processes
• Advanced English proficiency (written and verbal) - REQUIRED
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

🌟 Preferred Qualifications

• Healthcare industry experience (US market) - STRONG PLUS
• Understanding of healthcare regulations, compliance requirements (HIPAA, FDA, etc.)
• SAFe certifications (SP, POPM, or similar)
• Agile coaching certifications (ICP-ACC, CSP-SM, etc.)
• PMP or similar project management certification
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Our benefits:

• Health and dental insurance
• Meal and food allowance
• Childcare assistance
• Extended paternity leave
• Partnership with gyms and health and wellness professionals via Wellhub (Gympass) TotalPass;
• Profit Sharing and Results Participation (PLR);
• Life insurance
• Continuous learning platform (CI&T University);
• Discount club
• Free online platform dedicated to physical, mental, and overall well-being
• Pregnancy and responsible parenting course
• Partnerships with online learning platforms
• Language learning platform
• And many more!

More details about our benefits here: https://ciandt.com/br/pt-br/carreiras

At CI&T, inclusion starts at the first contact. If you are a person with a disability, to present your assessment during the selection process. This way, we can ensure the support and accommodations that you deserve. If you do not yet have the assessment, don't worry: we can support you in obtaining it.

We have a dedicated Health and Well-being team, inclusion specialists, and affinity groups who will be with you at every stage. Count on us to make this journey side by side.