Job Description

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced

POD Leader / Agile Delivery Lead

to guide and drive the delivery of complex initiatives in a scaled Agile environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership capabilities, a sharp focus on quality, and the ability to foster alignment and momentum across cross-functional teams. This individual will be working in a high-visibility environment, helping re-establish structure and rigor while maintaining strong relationships with key business and technical stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead an Agile delivery POD responsible for end-to-end feature development, from planning through release and support Champion Agile best practices and actively contribute to the maturity and scaling of Agile across the organization (preferably in a SAFe environment) Drive predictable, high-quality delivery outcomes through structured governance, effective backlog management, and continuous improvement Serve as a trusted leader and liaison between business stakeholders, product owners, engineering teams, and QA Ensure strong quality control practices are in place, including peer reviews, QA planning, and production readiness assessments Identify and resolve delivery bottlenecks, manage risks, and ensure transparency across workstreams Cultivate a collaborative, resilient team culture, with the emotional intelligence to navigate complex or politically nuanced environments tactfully Monitor team performance metrics and adjust practices to ensure accountability and consistent throughput Support team coaching and development to help strengthen Agile fluency, autonomy, and delivery effectiveness

Qualifications:

7+ years of experience in Agile delivery, with at least 3+ years leading PODs or Agile teams in a scaled environment Certified SAFe Agilist or equivalent Agile certification Proven experience scaling Agile practices across teams and departments Strong command of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe), backlog refinement, and delivery cadence management Excellent leadership, facilitation, and communication skills -- able to unify stakeholders and resolve conflict with diplomacy Track record of improving delivery quality and predictability through process rigor and quality assurance measures Comfortable working in high-pressure environments requiring tact, clarity, and a solution-oriented mindset

Nice to Have:

Experience working in enterprise environments with legacy systems and modern architectures Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or similar Agile project management tools * Background in software development or QA is a plus