Agile Delivery Manager
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$ 136000 - 171000
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Agile Delivery ManagerBelong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!
KBRs National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security this position your work will have a profound impact on the countrys most critical role protecting our national security.
KBR is seeking an experienced Agile Delivery Manager to support the MSEIT contract at Space Systems Command (SSC). This senior role is responsible for coordinating delivery across three Agile development teams and a system integrator driving execution within a U.S. Space Force (USSF) software acquisition environment. While we employ SAFe Program Increment (PI) techniques we tailor our Agile practices pragmatically to mission needs. The Agile Delivery Manager will lead synchronization across contractors integrate inputs from multiple teams and support government stakeholders under SE&I responsibilities. This role is hands-on delivery-focused and critical to ensuring outcomes align with operational needs and mission priorities.
KBR (formerly LinQuest) is the prime contractor on the MILSATCOM Systems Engineering Integration and Test (MSEIT) contract. By applying to this position you are in consideration for KBR employment. However you also have the option to be hired by one of our subcontractor teammates.
The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering Integration and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the US Space Forces Space Systems Center (SSC). We support the Space Forces acquisition of state of the art satellite communications systems providing global secure survivable and protected communications for our nations warfighters. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems.
Why Join Us
- Innovative Projects:KBRs work is at the forefront of engineering logistics operations science program management mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
- Collaborative Environment:Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
- Impactful Work:Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.
Key Responsibilities:
- Delivery Leadership: Drive Agile delivery execution across multiple development teams and the system integrator ensuring alignment with SSC and USSF mission objectives.
- Scrum of Scrums Facilitation: Lead and manage Scrum of Scrums to synchronize teams track dependencies and resolve cross-team issues.
- Program Increment Planning: Plan and facilitate PI events ensuring milestones deliverables and commitments are coordinated across teams.
- Government & Stakeholder Interface: Support SSC with program management tasks such as integrated status reporting schedule coordination and risk/issue tracking.
- Mission Alignment: Engage directly with operational users Space Operations Command (SpOC) USSPACECOM DoD CIO other combatant commands services and agencies along with OA authority representatives to ensure increments meet operational and cyber requirements.
- Cross-Discipline Coordination: Collaborate with SE&I cyber DevOps and engineering disciplines to align technical execution with delivery goals.
- Agile Coaching: Guide teams and stakeholders in applying Agile practices effectivelybalancing speed and mission assurance over strict process adherence.
- Continuous Improvement: Implement metrics retrospectives and lessons learned to improve delivery velocity quality and integration effectiveness.
Work Environment:
Location: Hybrid
Travel Requirements: Minimal
Working Hours: Standard
Qualifications:
Required:
- Active DoD Secret clearance or the ability to obtain one is required for this position
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Computer Science or related field (Masters preferred).
- 10 years of professional experience in program execution Agile program management or systems/software engineering with at least 3 years leading delivery at scale.
- Proven experience managing Agile software delivery across multiple teams ideally within a DoD or large-scale systems integration environment.
- Strong knowledge of PI planning Scrum of Scrums and scaled Agile delivery with the ability to adapt frameworks pragmatically.
- Familiarity with SpOC Operational Authority (OA) process as well as RMF and cATO practices.
Desired:
- Prior experience supporting DoD acquisition programs or large-scale systems integration efforts.
- Exposure to SAFe or other scaled Agile frameworks.
- Knowledge of SATCOM systems networks or operations.
- Familiarity with DevOps practices and cloud-native technologies.
- Hands-on experience using Jira for backlog management reporting or Agile program coordination.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) SAFe Agilist or other relevant certification (or willingness to pursue).
Basic Compensation:$136000-$171000 in California and $124000-$155000 in Colorado
The offered rate will be based on the selected candidates knowledge skills abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.
Ready to Make a DifferenceIf youreexcited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter we encourage you to apply and join our team.
KBR Benefits
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match medical dental vision life insurance AD&D flexible spending account disability paid time off or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
Belong Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong Connect and Grow. We Deliver Together.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin veteran status genetic information union status and/or beliefs or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
