Principle Agilist

Company Description

Big challenges need bold thinkers.

If you’re someone who sees problems as opportunities, you’ll thrive here. RESPEC is 100% employee-owned, which means we take ownership of every challenge. Here, your ideas drive real solutions. Since 1969, we’ve tackled complex challenges in energy transition, infrastructure resilience, digital transformation, and sustainability.

At RESPEC, you’ll work alongside clients to take on critical problems. Depending on your expertise, you might design infrastructure in remote locations, develop renewable energy solutions for global projects, or apply data-driven technology to improve mining and water systems.

We bring deep technical knowledge, real-world experience, and a commitment to work that matters. If you're looking for a place where your contributions have real impact, you’ll fit right in.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters.

Job Description

The Principle Agilist is the "Coach of Coaches." This role is responsible for the cultural and operational transformation of OCI into a high-performing Lean-Agile organization, ensuring that the SAFe® framework is not just followed, but mastered.

Detailed Scope of Work & PWS Alignment:

• SAFe® Transformation Leadership: Lead all SAFe® transformation activities across OCI. Empower high-performing Agile teams to drive value and sustain organizational change.
• Agile Team Mentoring: Lead the stand-up of Agile teams from traditional structures. Provide "at-the-elbow" support to ensure employees successfully leverage SAFe® best practices.
• Value Delivery Framework: Implement a framework for measuring value delivery across OCI. Ensure that velocity and impact are visible to senior VHA leaders.
• Continuous Delivery Pipeline (CDP) Oversight: Coordinate and maintain the CDP, including Continuous Exploration, Integration, Deployment, and Release on Demand.

Qualifications

Advanced Technical Proficiencies:

• Certification: Certified SAFe® Practice Consultant (SPC) (Required).
• Coaching: Expert in mentoring teams through ceremonies, PI objectives, and WSJF prioritization.
• Tools: Mastery of Jira Align and Jira for enterprise-level Agile tracking.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience: 20 years in IT solutions + 10 years leading SAFe® transformations in large organizations.

Additional Information

Work Arrangement

• Remote 

Compensation: Salary depends on experience and expertise. Compensation includes a comprehensive fringe-benefits package. RESPEC is a 100% employee-owned company and employees are eligible for participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after a qualifying period.

Featured benefits include:

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) & ESOP (with company match up to 4%)
• Professional Development and Training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.