Roadmaps

27/03/2025

1️⃣ Portfolio Roadmap (Strategic Level)

The Portfolio Roadmap is a long-term, high-level plan that shows how Epics will be implemented over time. It aligns with business objectives and spans 1-3 years.

📌 Portfolio Roadmap Example (3-Year Plan)

🔹 Key Focus Areas: Strategic Epics mapped over multiple years.

🔹 Who Uses It? Lean Portfolio Management (LPM), Business Owners, and Enterprise Architects.

2️⃣ Solution Roadmap (Large Solution Level)

The Solution Roadmap provides a mid-to-long-term view (1-2 years) for large solutions, focusing on Capabilities that span multiple ARTs.

🔹 Key Focus Areas: Capabilities & Enablers across multiple Agile Release Trains (ARTs).
🔹 Who Uses It? Solution Train Engineer (STE), Solution Management, System Architects.

3️⃣ Program Roadmap (ART Level)

The Program Roadmap provides a shorter-term view (3-4 PIs) for planning Features within an Agile Release Train (ART). It helps align teams on upcoming Program Increments (PIs).

📌 Program Roadmap Example (4-PIs)

🚀 Summary of Roadmaps

Roadmap Timeframe Focus Areas Who Uses It?
Portfolio Roadmap 1-3 Years Epics, Strategic Themes Lean Portfolio Management (LPM)
Solution Roadmap 1-2 Years Capabilities & Enablers Solution Train Engineer (STE), Solution Management
Program Roadmap 3-4 PIs (Months) Features & Enablers Product Management, RTE, System Architects

MCQs on Roadmaps

1. What is the primary purpose of a Roadmap in SAFe?

A) To track daily tasks of developers
B) To define the long-term strategy and vision for an Agile Release Train (ART)
C) To replace PI objectives
D) To eliminate the need for backlogs

Answer: B) To define the long-term strategy and vision for an Agile Release Train (ART)

2. What are the three types of roadmaps in SAFe?

A) Epic, Feature, Story Roadmaps
B) Portfolio, Program, Solution Roadmaps
C) Short-term, Mid-term, Long-term Roadmaps
D) PI Roadmap, Solution Roadmap, Portfolio Roadmap

Answer: D) PI Roadmap, Solution Roadmap, Portfolio Roadmap

3. How frequently is a PI Roadmap updated in SAFe?

A) Once a year
B) After every daily standup
C) Continuously as new learnings emerge
D) Every iteration

Answer: C) Continuously as new learnings emerge

4. What is typically included in a SAFe Portfolio Roadmap?

A) PI Objectives of all teams
B) Strategic themes and Epics
C) Team-level stories and tasks
D) Iteration goals

Answer: B) Strategic themes and Epics

5. Which event in SAFe helps in refining and updating the Roadmap?

A) Daily Standup
B) Sprint Planning
C) PI Planning
D) System Demo

Answer: C) PI Planning

6. What is the recommended time horizon for a SAFe Portfolio Roadmap?

A) 1-3 years
B) 3-6 months
C) 5-10 years
D) 1-2 weeks

Answer: A) 1-3 years

7. Who is primarily responsible for maintaining the Roadmap in SAFe?

A) Scrum Masters
B) Release Train Engineer (RTE) and Product Management
C) Developers and Testers
D) Agile Coaches

Answer: B) Release Train Engineer (RTE) and Product Management

8. Which SAFe artifact helps visualize near-term commitments and longer-term strategies?

A) Program Backlog
B) ART Canvas
C) SAFe Roadmap
D) Value Stream Map

Answer: C) SAFe Roadmap