Senior Lean Agile Specialist

Kentro is hiring an experienced Senior Lean-Agile Specialist to lead enterprise transformation and build sustainable agile capability. This is not a consulting-only role-you will actively serve in operational SAFe roles (RTE, Scrum Master, Product Owner/Manager) while coaching others and driving cultural change. This "player-coach" approach ensures credibility through demonstrated excellence while building organizational capability.

You'll champion the lean-agile mindset, take a systems view of agility, optimize flow across multiple teams, build strong communities, and deliver measurable business outcomes. You must be comfortable facilitating all lean-agile events.

Location: This position can be performed remotely within the United States and will support Eastern Time working hours.

Responsibilities

Serve in Operational SAFe Roles

• Execute as RTE: Facilitate ART events, manage program execution, drive continuous improvement
• Execute as Scrum Master: Coach teams, facilitate ceremonies, remove impediments
• Execute as Product Owner/Manager: Prioritize backlogs, define features, maximize value delivery
• Model best practices while building capability in others

Lead Transformation & Optimize Flow

• Design and execute scaled agile transformation roadmaps
• Optimize flow across multiple teams and value streams to reduce toil
• Identify innovative solutions by drawing patterns from agile frameworks
• Interface effectively between agile and non-agile parts of the enterprise
• Remove systemic impediments and drive process improvements

Coach & Build Capability

• Coach executives, leaders, and teams in lean-agile principles and practices
• Mentor RTEs, Scrum Masters, and Product Owners in advanced practices
• Design and deliver training programs, workshops, and SAFe certification courses
• Build sustainable communities of practice for continuous learning
• Foster inter-team collaboration and holistic alignment

Drive Data-Driven Improvement

• Establish measurement frameworks using flow metrics, OKRs, and KPIs
• Implement hypothesis-driven approaches and experimentation
• Drive improvements using insights from data and metrics
• Track and report transformation progress and business outcomes

Facilitate Large-Scale Events

• Plan and facilitate Program Increment (PI) Planning events
• Lead Inspect & Adapt workshops and value stream mapping
• Facilitate cross-team coordination meetings and alignment sessions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, MIS, or related field
• 10+ years using Scrum, Kanban, XP, SAFe, and other agile frameworks at scale
• Hands-on experience in at least two operational roles: RTE, Scrum Master, Product Owner, or Product Manager
• Led enterprise transformations across 50+ cross-functional teams
• Delivered measurable business results (quantifiable improvements in speed, quality, collaboration, cost)
• Coached executives, leaders, RTEs, Scrum Masters, and Product Owners
• Facilitated large-scale SAFe events across multiple Agile Release Train
• SAFe SPC or SPCT with minimum 6 years active certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• SPCT certification
• Highly valued: Additional SAFe (RTE, Lean Portfolio Manager, PO/PM), Change Management certification
• Experience as Release Train Engineer managing ARTs
• Formal change management or design thinking training
• Product management or product ownership background
• Teaching experience (university level or professional training)
• Lean Six Sigma or process improvement certification
• Published thought leadership or conference speaking

Clearance Requirement:

• US Citizen or Green card holder
• Willing and able to obtain and maintain Public Trust Clearance
• Must meet updated ID requirements: https://www.gsa.gov/technology/it-contract-vehicles-and-purchasing-programs/federal-credentialing-services/get-appointment-help/bring-required-documents
  • If you do not currently meet the ID requirements outlined, you must be willing and able to update your current forms of ID in a timely manner to complete the suitability process successfully.

Benefits

We offer competitive benefits package including paid time off, healthcare benefits, supplemental benefits, 401k including an employer match, discount perks, rewards, and more. We invest in our employees - Every employee is eligible for education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development. Reimbursement amounts may fluctuate due to IRS limitations. We want you to grow as an expert and a leader and offer flexibility for you to take a course, complete a certification, or other professional growth and networking. We are committed to supporting your curiosity and sustaining a culture that prioritizes commitment to continuous professional development.

We work hard; we play hard. Kentro is committed to incorporating fun into every day. We dedicate funds for activities - virtual and in-person - e.g., we host happy hours, holiday events, fitness & wellness events, and annual celebrations. In alignment with our commitment to our communities, we also host and attend charity galas/events. We believe in appreciating your commitment and building a positive workspace for you to be creative, innovative, and happy.

How to Apply

To apply to Kentro Positions- Please click on the job link and then click the blue "Apply" button at the top right of Job Description. Please upload your resume and complete all the application steps. You must fully submit the application for Kentro to consider you for a position. If you need alternative application methods, please email [email protected] and request assistance.

Accommodations

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you need to discuss reasonable accommodations, please email [email protected].

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