Software Engineer Senior Manager

SAIC is seeking a Software Engineer Senior Manager to join our team. This role is fully remote.

Responsible for providing Agile leadership, coaching Scrum teams, assessing Agile maturity, and overseeing Agile execution across software development teams. Works closely with Scrum Masters, Product Owners, technical leads, and program leadership to improve team performance, delivery predictability, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Coach Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and development teams on Agile principles, Scrum practices, and continuous improvement.
• Assess team Agile maturity, identify gaps, and develop improvement plans.
• Oversee Agile execution, including sprint planning, backlog management, delivery progress, and impediment resolution.
• Monitor Agile metrics to evaluate team performance, delivery predictability, and improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate across teams to manage dependencies, risks, and delivery challenges.
• Collaborate with technical leads and program management to align Agile execution with program objectives.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field with eighteen (18) years of experience. Additional six (6) years' experience can be considered in lieu of degree (per contract vehicle).

Clearance Requirements

• Must possess an active Secret security clearance; US Citizenship required.

Required Skills

• Strong leadership, communication, facilitation, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong experience with Agile Scrum methodologies, coaching, and team maturity assessments.
• Experience leading or supporting multiple Agile software development teams.
• Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and DevSecOps practices.
• Working knowledge of programming languages such as C#, C++, C, or Python and MSSQL Database.
• Working knowledge of database systems such as MSSQL, SQL, or Oracle.
• Experience with Agile tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or GitLab.
• Experience supporting DoD or federal software development programs preferred.

Desired Qualifications

• Scrum certification, PMP, or SAFe certification preferred.

SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.