CACI is seeking a HCM Cloud SAFe Agile Coach Scrum Master to drive Agile execution excellence across a large-scale federal Human Capital Management modernization program deploying Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM. This senior-level role involves facilitating Agile Release Train ceremonies, serving as Scrum Master for cross-functional teams, coaching on SAFe principles, and potentially acting as a Release Train Engineer.
What You'll Do
- Serve as Scrum Master for one or more cross-functional Agile teams aligned to Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM modules including Core HR, Talent Acquisition, Talent Development/Learning, Benefits, Compensation, HCM Application Security, or Technical/Functional Support.
- Facilitate all SAFe Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, sprint retrospectives, backlog refinement, and team-level inspect-and-adapt sessions.
- Serve as or support the Release Train Engineer in planning and executing Program Increment Planning events, coordinating across multiple Agile teams to establish PI objectives, identify dependencies, and set commitments.
- Track and report Agile metrics including team velocity, sprint throughput, cycle time, cumulative flow, defect rates, and PI predictability measures.
- Identify, track, and drive removal of impediments that block team progress, escalating systemic issues to program leadership.
- Coach team members, product owners, and stakeholders on SAFe Lean-Agile principles, Scrum practices, and continuous delivery mindset.
- Coordinate cross-team planning for Oracle quarterly update sprints, ensuring update assessment, regression testing, and deployment activities are integrated into the PI cadence.
- Facilitate Agile Release Train sync meetings, Scrum of Scrums, and system demos to synchronize progress across functional, technical, integration, and testing teams.
- Support agency transition task orders by adapting Agile practices to the unique needs of each agency migration wave.
- Maintain and optimize Agile tooling to ensure accurate backlog management, sprint tracking, and program-level reporting.
- Facilitate inspect-and-adapt workshops at the end of each PI, driving problem-solving sessions that identify systemic improvements.
- Operate with significant independence to analyze and resolve complex functional and technical issues, serving as a go-to technical resource and mentor.
- Lead small work efforts and technical initiatives within the assigned functional area, contributing to team strategy and guiding junior consultants.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 7+ years of professional experience in Agile coaching, Scrum Master, or Agile delivery roles for enterprise IT programs.
- Active SAFe certification required — one or more of: SAFe Agilist, SAFe Scrum Master, SAFe Advanced Scrum Master, or SAFe Program Consultant.
- 5+ years of hands-on experience serving as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach for teams of 7-12 members in an enterprise software development or implementation environment.
- Demonstrated experience facilitating PI Planning events, managing program-level backlogs, and coordinating cross-team dependencies in a multi-team SAFe Agile Release Train.
- Strong facilitation and conflict resolution skills.
- Experience with Agile project management tools such as JIRA, Azure DevOps, or Rally for backlog management, sprint tracking, and metrics reporting.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with technical teams, product owners, and program leadership.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance (US Citizenship required).
- Additional experience may substitute for degree.
Nice to Have
- 6+ years of Agile coaching or Scrum Master experience, including enterprise-scale SAFe implementations with 5+ Agile teams.
- Experience serving as a Release Train Engineer responsible for ART-level planning, execution, and continuous improvement.
- Multiple SAFe certifications demonstrating breadth across the SAFe framework.
- Experience coaching Agile teams in Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM, Oracle ERP Cloud, or comparable enterprise SaaS implementation programs.
- Familiarity with federal IT program delivery, government contracting environments, and the unique challenges of Agile adoption in regulated federal settings.
- Experience with SAFe Lean Portfolio Management practices including portfolio Kanban, strategic themes, and lean budgeting.
- ICAgile Certified Professional in Agile Coaching or Certified Scrum Professional certification.
- Experience with Oracle Cloud technologies including Oracle Integration Cloud and/or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure in enterprise HCM or ERP environments.
Technical Stack
- Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM
- JIRA, Confluence, Azure DevOps, Rally
- Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC)
- Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
Team & Environment
You will work on cross-functional teams of 7-12 members, part of a large-scale program with multiple Agile teams spanning Core HR, Talent and Learning, Benefits, Compensation, HCM Application Security, and Technical/Functional Support.
Work Mode
This is a hybrid position. Candidates must be located within the Continental US.
CACI is an equal opportunity employer with a culture of integrity, placing character and innovation at the center of everything we do.
