SAFe Agile Program Lead for Enterprise Transformation

Cornerstone Defense; Chevy Chase (MD); On-site; USD 176,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

401(k)

HSA and FSA options

Life and Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement and Training

Job summary

Cornerstone Defense in Bethesda, MD seeks an experienced Agile Program Manager to lead enterprise-scale transformation using SAFe. You will coach teams, facilitate ceremonies, and align stakeholders to deliver high‑quality capabilities for critical defense missions.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in agile leadership, SAFe certifications, and a proven ability to implement agile practices across portfolios, programs, and projects while driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with poly is required.
• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/MIS or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of related experience with 5+ years implementing Agile methodologies across portfolio, program and project levels.
• SAFe certifications (POPM, RTE, SSM, SA, etc.) are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and transformation of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) within and across multiple organizations.
• Facilitate SAFe ceremonies, such as PI Planning, Scrum of Scrums, System Demos, and Inspect and Adapt as part of ART.
• Provide coaching and guidance to Agile teams, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and leadership on SAFe practices and principles.
• Develop and deliver SAFe training programs to build Agile capabilities across the organization.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and prioritize the program and portfolio backlogs (emphasis).
• Assist in the identification and resolution of impediments that impact Agile team performance and delivery.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by identifying and implementing process enhancements.
• Track and report on key performance metrics to measure the success and maturity of the Agile transformation (emphasis).
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in Agile and SAFe methodologies.

Skills

Agile methodologies

SAFe

Coaching

Stakeholder alignment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT / MIS or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

SAFe Certifications

Job description

Cornerstone Defense in Bethesda, MD seeks an experienced Agile Program Manager to lead enterprise-scale transformation using SAFe. You will coach teams, facilitate ceremonies, and align stakeholders to deliver high‑quality capabilities for critical defense missions.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in agile leadership, SAFe certifications, and a proven ability to implement agile practices across portfolios, programs, and projects while driving continuous improvement.