SIG Job Family Library
Agile Delivery
Job Family
From Scrum Master to Enterprise Agile Coach. Servant leaders who build the systems that make teams fast and predictable.
About This Family
Scaling delivery from one team to the enterprise.
The Agile Delivery family covers roles that facilitate, coach, and scale Agile practices from a single Scrum team up through Solution Trains and enterprise-wide transformations. These are servant leaders, not project administrators. They build the conditions for teams to deliver at speed and with predictability.
The IC track follows the SAFe scaling hierarchy: individual teams (T1-T3), Agile Release Trains (T4), Solution Trains (T5), and enterprise transformation (T6). The Leadership track covers management and director roles that build and lead Agile delivery organizations.
Individual Contributor Track
IC Levels at a Glance
Six levels scaling from single-team Agile facilitation to enterprise coaching and transformation leadership.
| Level | Title | Typical Scope | Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| T1 | Associate Scrum Master | Single Agile team (observer / assistant) | 0-2 years |
| T2 | Scrum Master | Single Agile team (independent) | 2-5 years |
| T3 | Senior Scrum Master | 2-4 teams; supports RTE | 5-8 years |
| T4 | Release Train Engineer | 1-2 Agile Release Trains (50-125 people) | 8-12 years |
| T5 | Solution Train Engineer | Solution Train (multiple ARTs) | 12-15 years |
| T6 | Enterprise Agile Coach | Enterprise transformation / LPM | 15+ years |
Leadership Track
Leadership Levels at a Glance
Four levels from first-line Agile delivery management through enterprise Agile leadership.
| Level | Title | Typical Scope | Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2 | Manager, Agile Delivery | Team of Scrum Masters / RTEs; 2-4 ARTs | 8-12 yrs delivery + 1-3 yrs mgmt |
| M3 | Senior Manager, Agile Delivery | Multiple ARTs; manages managers; SAFe adoption | 12-15 yrs + 3-5 yrs mgmt |
| M4 | Director, Agile Delivery | Agile delivery function; transformation governance | 15+ yrs + 5 yrs mgmt |
| M5 | Senior Director, Agile Delivery | Enterprise Agile Center of Excellence; LPM strategy | 18+ yrs + 8 yrs mgmt |
What Sets This Family Apart
Servant leaders who build delivery systems.
Agile Delivery roles do not command. They coach. They protect the team from interruptions, remove impediments before they become blockers, and build the habits and structures that let teams self-organize at scale. At senior levels they operate at the intersection of SAFe, Lean Portfolio Management, and enterprise change.
Core Competencies
- Agile Events facilitation (Sprint, PI Planning, etc.)
- Impediment identification and removal
- Coaching teams on Lean-Agile mindset and practices
- ART and Value Stream management at scale
- SAFe framework implementation and adoption
Key Frameworks and Certifications
- SAFe Scrum Master (SSM)
- SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE)
- SAFe Program Consultant (SPC)
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM / A-CSM)
- SAFe Lean Portfolio Management (LPM)
Full Documentation
Get the complete job family guides.
Detailed competency profiles, qualifications, AI maturity expectations, and one-page role cards for every level in this family.
IC Job Family Guide
Full competency profiles for all six IC levels, including SAFe certifications and AI maturity expectations.
Download GuideLeadership Job Family Guide
Full profiles for M2 through M5, including Agile leadership and coaching competencies.
Download GuideIC Role Cards
One-page role cards for each IC level. Ready to use in hiring and team discussions.
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