Groundswell

SAP Lead Agile Release Train Engineer – Advanced Scrum Master

Groundswell

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Virginia • West Virginia • United States

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Salary

💰 $102,213 - $180,783 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Lead and facilitate all ART-level ceremonies, including PI Planning, ART Sync, Scrum of Scrums, System Demos, and Inspect & Adapt, ensuring disciplined execution and accountability
  • Drive end-to-end program execution across multiple SAP teams by managing cross-team dependencies, release sequencing, and delivery risks
  • Partner with Product Management, System Architects, SAP functional and technical leads, and program leadership to align delivery with DoD mission objectives and contractual commitments
  • Act as the primary escalation point for ART-level risks, impediments, and dependency conflicts; drive resolution across organizational and vendor boundaries
  • Provide oversight and guidance to Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and Agile leaders, increasing SAFe maturity and execution consistency across the ART
  • Ensure integrated SAP release planning across functional areas (e.g., S/4HANA, finance, logistics, HR, integrations, custom development) while maintaining solution integrity
  • Deliver clear, concise communication to government and contractor stakeholders regarding progress, risks, delivery predictability, and outcomes
  • Ensure Agile execution aligns with DoD governance, compliance, security, and reporting requirements
  • Facilitate Inspect & Adapt activities and leverage delivery metrics (flow, predictability, quality) to drive continuous performance improvement

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems or related field
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Secret level security clearance. Preference will be given to candidates who possess an active DOD clearance.
  • 10+ years of experience in IT delivery, program management, or Agile leadership roles
  • 3–5+ years of experience operating within SAFe at scale, including hands-on experience as a Release Train Engineer or equivalent role
  • 2+ years Agile software development experience
  • Proven experience leading large, complex programs involving SAP implementations or sustainment
  • Demonstrated experience supporting DoD or federal government programs
  • Strong executive-level facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to operate effectively in highly regulated, security-focused environments
Benefits
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • 4% 401K Match (immediate vesting)
  • Paid Time Off
  • Tuition reimbursement, certification programs, and professional development
  • Flexible work schedule
  • On-site gym and childcare option
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
AgileSAFeRelease Train EngineerSAPS/4HANAprogram managementIT deliverysoftware developmentdelivery metricscontinuous performance improvement
Soft Skills
facilitationcommunicationstakeholder managementleadershipproblem-solvingaccountabilityoversightguidancecollaborationconflict resolution
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeSecret level security clearanceDOD clearance