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RBR-Technologies is a small service-disabled veteran-owned information and technology business founded on the basic principle of delivering customer mission success. RBR-technologies prides itself on our commitment to mission success as exemplified by the trust our customers and contract partners place in us. From RBR's first employee to the present day, every team member has a passion for mission success. Since 2011, we have continued to employ the highest caliber of professionals whose success is attributed to the intelligence, dedication, and years of experience within many government organizations including the Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), and Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA).

RBR Technologies is looking for a Program Manager to support one of our customers in Maryland. This position will act as a Senior Agile Release Train Engineer using the SAFe 6.0 framework.

Primary Responsibilities

• Agile Release Train (ART) Management:

• Facilitate the execution of the Agile Release Train (ART) by managing and optimizing the flow of value through the ART using the SAFe 6.0 framework.

• Coordinate and manage Program Increment (PI) planning events, including preparation, facilitation, and follow-up.

• Lead ART syncs and manage risks, impediments, and dependencies across the ART.

• Ensure alignment between Product Management, Product Owners, System Architects, and other stakeholders to achieve ART objectives.

• Secured Agile Framework (SAFe) 6.0 Implementation:

• Apply Secured Agile Framework (SAFe) 6.0 principles to ensure that security is integrated into every aspect of the development lifecycle.

• Collaborate with security teams to ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory security standards.

• Drive a culture of security awareness within the ART, ensuring that security practices are embedded into daily Agile activities.

• Conduct regular security reviews and assessments, incorporating feedback and lessons learned into future PI planning and execution.

• Team Coaching and Support:

• Coach Agile teams, Scrum Masters, and other roles within the ART to ensure adherence to SAFe 6.0 practices and principles.

• Mentor and support teams in improving their Agile maturity, fostering continuous improvement.

• Facilitate collaboration and communication between teams to remove roadblocks and improve productivity.

• Metrics and Reporting:

• Track and report on ART metrics, including velocity, quality, and predictability, to stakeholders.

• Provide visibility into the progress of the ART, including risks, dependencies, and opportunities for improvement.

• Ensure that ART metrics align with the organization's broader goals and objectives.

• Continuous Improvement:

• Promote and lead continuous improvement activities within the ART, encouraging innovation and process optimization.

• Facilitate Inspect and Adapt (I&A) events to evaluate and improve ART performance.

• Identify opportunities to improve the security posture of the enterprise IT system and incorporate these improvements into future releases.

• Stakeholder Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with business stakeholders, ensuring their needs and expectations are met.

  Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred. Experience in managing large IT Programs with more than 75 employees

• Active Secret clearance

• 5+ years of experience in Agile project management, with at least 2 years as a Release Train Engineer (RTE).

• Demonstrated experience in implementing and managing Agile Release Trains using the Secured Agile Framework (SAFe) 6.0.

• SAFe 6.0 Release Train Engineer (RTE) certification required.

• Extensive experience in the development and delivery of enterprise IT systems.

• Strong background in security practices and frameworks, particularly within Agile environments.

• Deep understanding of Agile principles, SAFe 6.0 practices, and the role of security within Agile frameworks.

• Excellent leadership, facilitation, and coaching skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on risk management and continuous improvement.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.

• Experience with various Microsoft technologies such as MS Office 2013 (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Visio, and SharePoint

• Security + Certification

  Preferred Qualifications

• Top Secret clearance

• Additional certifications in Agile, project management, or security (e.g., CSM, PMP, CISSP) are a plus.

• KM Platforms (SharePoint, MS Teams, Wiki tools) experience

• Understanding of DoD cybersecurity requirements for IT systems and cloud-based platforms

• Successful past Project or Program Leadership

• Experience with Software Development Projects

  Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at RBR-Technologies, where employment is based on personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any protected characteristic as established by law. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and procedures relating to recruitment, employment, promotion, transfer, training, working conditions, compensation, benefits, termination, and all other conditions of employment.