Director – Execution Excellence

American Red Cross

American Red Cross Director developing enterprise execution capabilities and leading SAFe-based Agile transformation. Managing execution professionals, governance, Communities of Practice, and delivery performance across U.S.

Posted 8/17/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $160,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates deep expertise in SAFe principles, Lean-Agile leadership, and organizational change management while effectively coaching and developing teams to enhance execution capabilities and drive continuous improvement.

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SAFe Practice Consultant (SPC) CertificationLean-Agile LeadershipCoaching and Facilitation SkillsStakeholder ManagementAgile Transformation Experience

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Hard Skills

Agile MethodologiesLean-Agile PrinciplesValue Stream ThinkingExecution GovernancePerformance ManagementBudget DevelopmentSchedule DevelopmentMetrics EstablishmentContinuous Improvement PracticesOrganizational Change Management

Soft Skills

Coaching SkillsFacilitation SkillsExecutive CommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

SAFe Practice Consultant (SPC)

Industry Keywords

Agile TransformationGovernanceCommunities of PracticeExecution DisciplineDelivery Performance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop enterprise execution capabilities across a portfolio of initiatives, products, and programs
Establish governance, standards, coaching, talent development, and continuous improvement practices
Advance the organization's Agile transformation journey using Lean-Agile principles
Lead and develop Release Train Engineers, Scrum Masters, and other execution-focused professionals
Manage performance, coaching, succession planning, and capability development
Lead and sustain enterprise Agile transformation efforts utilizing SAFe principles and practices
Establish and improve execution governance, operating rhythms, metrics, and best practices across Agile, traditional, and hybrid environments
Advise and coach leaders, teams, and stakeholders on execution practices, organizational agility, continuous improvement, and value delivery
Build and mature Communities of Practice to develop execution capabilities and promote knowledge sharing
Help teams apply Agile, predictive, hybrid, or flow-based practices to achieve business outcomes
Partner with senior leaders to identify impediments, improve execution effectiveness, increase risk and dependency transparency, and enhance delivery performance
Establish operating policies and procedures affecting departments and subordinate sections and work units
Develop budgets, schedules, and performance standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum 7 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience
5+ years of people leadership experience
Current SAFe Practice Consultant (SPC) certification required
Authorized to work in the United States
Must work an East Coast schedule
Up to 15% domestic travel required
Deep expertise in SAFe principles, Lean-Agile leadership, value stream thinking, and organizational change management
Strong coaching, facilitation, stakeholder management, and executive communication skills
Ability to balance governance, agility, and execution discipline
Delivery-agnostic mindset and experience working in transformation environments from waterfall to agile
Ability to work on a team
Ability to use a personal computer, applicable software, and office equipment for sustained periods

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Medical, Dental Vision plans
Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
PTO: Starting at 19 days a year; based on type of job and tenure
11 paid holidays, including six core holidays and five floating holidays
401K with up to 6% match
Paid Family Leave
Employee Assistance
Short- and Long-Term Disability and Insurance
Service Awards and recognition
Mentors who empower career growth
Up to 15% domestic travel