Agile Delivery Lead — Scrum Master (SAFe, Government Projects)

Guidehouse

San Antonio (TX)

On-site

USD 61,000 - 101,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Medical Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

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Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking an experienced Agile/Delivery Lead to drive Scrum and SAFe practices within technology consulting teams in the United States. Responsibilities include leading delivery across Product, Development, and QA, facilitating ceremonies, coaching on Agile principles, and removing impediments to ensure on-time, high-quality software releases.

You will work with Product Owners to refine backlogs and align sprint work with business objectives, while promoting team health and strong

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or four (4) additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
Two (2) years of experience supporting Agile software development or technology implementation projects.
Experience supporting or leading Agile teams in software development environments.
Strong understanding of Scrum, Kanban, and Agile frameworks; SAFe experience preferred.
Demonstrated ability to remove impediments, manage competing priorities, and drive team outcomes.
Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills.
Ability to foster a positive, collaborative, and accountable team culture.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship. Due to the nature of this role and associated government clearance requirements, candidates must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders) to be eligible for consideration.
Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead Agile/Scrum delivery across cross-functional Product, Development, and QA teams to support timely, high-quality software delivery.
Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
Coach teams and stakeholders on Agile principles, Scrum practices, and SAFe methodologies to strengthen adoption and delivery maturity.
Identify and remove impediments, manage risks, and help teams maintain focus on sprint goals and delivery commitments.
Use Agile metrics, including velocity, predictability, and team health, to promote transparency and continuous improvement.
Promote delivery best practices across engineering, testing, and release activities to support quality outcomes.
Partner with Product Owners to refine the backlog, prioritize work, and align sprint execution with business objectives.
Foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment by supporting healthy team dynamics and effective conflict resolution.
Communicate clearly with leadership and stakeholders on progress, risks, dependencies, and delivery status.