Agile Delivery Lead

Company : Tandym Group

Location : Glen Allen, VA, 23060

Posted Date : 26 October 2025

Job Details

Agile Delivery Lead
A Fortune 500 financial services company is seeking a highly motivated Agile Delivery Lead to work hybrid for our client in Richmond, VA.
Overview:

Collaborate with the Product Owner to support backlog refinement and ensure user stories are sprint-ready, with clear acceptance criteria and technical feasibility.
Define and maintain process policies and optimize workflow efficiency.
Establish and maintain sprint-level metrics dashboards to help the team self-monitor throughput, cycle time, and blockers.
Actively promote Scrum within the organization, working with other Agile Delivery Leads to increase effectiveness/adoption of Scrum.
Actively manage risks and external dependencies, drawing in team members as appropriate.
Escalate material risks and delivery-impacting blockers using agreed communication channels to ensure visibility and resolution at the right level.
Create and maintain the appropriate channels for open communication within the team (e.g., tracker boards, JIRA) to create a trusting and safe team environment.
Team Facilitation and Performance Improvement.
Facilitate team level events that drive value through collective decision-making, goal setting, planning and conflict resolution within the team.
Ensure team awareness of Value Stream goals and align sprint planning and ceremonies to those broader objectives.
Coach and mentor team members to adopt Agile mindsets, embrace continuous improvement, and collaborate effectively across roles.

Qualifications:

5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master, Agile Delivery Lead or similar Agile role.
Experience delivered technical projects with experience in software development and/or project management.
Knowledge of software development process (e.g., XP, Kanban, Scrum, etc.).
Practical experience with SAFe or other scaled Agile frameworks.
Knowledge and/or experience with: User Stories, Test Driven Development, Continuous Integration, Continuous Testing, Paired Programming, Automated Testing.
Proficiency with Jira, Confluence and SharePoint for Agile tracking and collaboration.
In-depth understanding of Agile principles, delivery practices and team dynamics.
Excellent interpersonal, facilitation and communication skills.
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business or related field.

Preferred:

SAFe Certified Scrum Master, SAFe Agilist or other SAFe certifications.
Certified Scrum Master, Advanced CSM, or Certified Scrum Professional.
Experience working with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, automation, or cloud deployments.
Familiarity with Agile estimation techniques and reporting tools.
Exposure to Design Thinking and user-centered design methodologies.
Experience in regulated industries such as insurance, healthcare or financial services.