Technical Capability Leader

RSM US LLP; United States; On-site; USD 199,100 - 353,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus based on performance

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is looking for a Technical Capability Leader to drive operational excellence and improve delivery performance. The role involves leading multidisciplinary technology teams, enhancing Agile processes, and establishing metrics for performance. Candidates should have at least 15 years of experience in managing technology teams, a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and a strong understanding of DevOps and SDLC principles. The position offers a competitive compensation range from $199,100 to $353,700, along with performance-based bonuses.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years’ experience managing multidisciplinary technology teams.
• 5+ years of experience leading discipline teams.
• Proven success in reducing bottlenecks in complex organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead discipline leaders in developing and executing talent strategy.
• Document and continuously improve delivery processes and best practices.
• Communicate progress, risks, and opportunities for informed decision-making.

Skills

Expert knowledge of SDLC

Strong understanding of DevOps and CI/CD

Capable of analyzing workflows

Execution-focused

Collaborative mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related field

Job description

Technical Capability Leader

Join to apply for the Technical Capability Leader role at RSM US LLP. We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, empowering clients and people to realize their full potential.

Responsibilities

Organizational and People Leadership

• Lead discipline leaders in developing and executing talent strategy with optimal skill mix and career paths aligned with 18‑month roadmaps.
• Build competency frameworks and training programs for Agile excellence.
• Mentor and empower high‑performing leaders and cultivate a collaborative, learning‑oriented culture.

Process and Standards Management

• Document and continuously improve delivery processes, templates, and best practices across all disciplines.
• Standardize Agile and SAFe practices, ensuring consistency in ceremonies, tools and performance measures.
• Implement governance and quality control mechanisms and lead process audits for compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Drive operational efficiency by identifying and implementing opportunities to streamline workflows through AI, automation and modern delivery tools.

Agile Delivery Enablement

• Partner with Scrum Masters, Release Train Engineers and Agile Coaches to ensure SAFe principles are followed and velocity maximized.
• Champion continuous improvement across Agile ceremonies, backlog refinement and quality gates.
• Remove systemic impediments that hinder efficiency or slow delivery cycles.

Quality and Continuous Improvement

• Establish and track KPIs to measure discipline performance (throughput, quality, automation adoption).
• Lead process audits to identify and implement improvement opportunities.
• Foster a culture of built‑in quality and technical excellence.

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

• Act as liaison between technical teams, business stakeholders and executive leadership.
• Communicate progress, risks and opportunities with transparency for informed decision‑making.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field.

Technical Skills

• Expert knowledge of SDLC, QA methodologies, data management and solution support.
• Strong understanding of DevOps, CI/CD and Agile metrics.
• Capable of analyzing workflows and driving measurable improvement.
• Execution‑focused with passion for operational excellence and innovation.

Special Requirements Specific To Job

• Strategic thinker aligning delivery capability with measurable business outcomes.
• Collaborative mindset with commitment to continuous learning, lean thinking and incremental improvement.
• Proven success in reducing bottlenecks.

Experience

• Minimum 15 years’ experience managing multidisciplinary technology teams in large, complex organizations.
• 5+ years of experience leading leaders of discipline teams.
• Proven record implementing and operating within a Scaled Agile or lean portfolio management environment.
• Experience in process optimization, automation, and AI or emerging tool use to improve delivery performance.

Management

• Strong people leader with track record of energizing and developing talent and building high‑performing teams.
• Excellent communication, coaching and change‑management skills.

Preferred Requirements

• Master’s degree preferred.

Compensation Range: $199,100 - $353,700. Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race, color, creed, sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances, sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing), gender, sexual orientation, HIV status, national origin, ancestry, familial or marital status, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, political affiliation, medical condition, domestic violence victim status, past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service, US Military/Veteran status, pre‑disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership.

RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now or in the future. If you are a recent U.S. college or university graduate possessing 1‑2 years of progressive and relevant work experience, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.