Team-level flexibility
Each team chooses its own cadence — while still aligning to a shared program plan.
Agile-Waterfall Hybrid on Codebeamer
Combine the strengths of Agile and Waterfall — ensuring stage-gate compliance for large-scale projects while retaining iterative flexibility at the team level.
When to use Hybrid
The Hybrid model suits projects with multiple milestones / gate reviews such as automotive, medical, and aerospace — where both Agile speed and Waterfall sequencing are needed.
On Codebeamer, the 'Program' layer manages Waterfall phase-gates while the 'Team' layer runs Scrum/Kanban independently — overall KPIs are aggregated in real time.
NEAX advises on applying Hybrid per Automotive SPICE, an advanced V-Model, and stage-gate (Cooper) approaches tailored to the industry.
+45%
On-time delivery
−30%
Rework between phases
100%
Phase-gate traceability
5+
Supported models
Why choose Agile-Waterfall Hybrid?
Automated gate review
Standardized reports for every milestone with a compliance checklist.
Multi-supplier support
Synchronize with suppliers and external development partners via REST API.
Program dashboard
Aggregate views by phase, team, and supplier.
PLM integration
Phase-gates linked to Engineering Change and the mBOM in Windchill.
Training & coaching
NEAX provides Agile + PM coaches to make the transition smooth.
Capabilities of Agile-Waterfall Hybrid
Program Management
Manage phases, milestones, and deliverables per V-Model / Stage-Gate.
Team Layer
Each team runs an independent Scrum/Kanban backlog, synced up to the Program.
Gate Checklist
Entry/exit criteria for each gate, with electronic sign-off.
Risk Roll-up
Team-level risks automatically roll up to the program level.
Resource Planning
Manage cross-team resources by capability.
EVM Reporting
Earned Value Management reporting by phase.
Customer testimonials
European automaker
Applied Hybrid to a new EV project, meeting ASPICE compliance and cutting development time by 18 months.
Medical device manufacturer
Hybrid helped achieve FDA 510(k) on schedule while keeping the software team agile.
Aerospace group
Phase-gate for hardware + Agile for avionics software per DO-178C.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hybrid the same as Wagile / Scrumfall?
The difference is formality. Hybrid here has a clear process: the Program layer runs Waterfall/Stage-Gate, while the Team layer runs true Agile — not a 'loose mix'.
Does it require Codebeamer, or can it be applied on Jira/Polarion?
It can be applied on other tools, but Codebeamer is the optimal environment because it comes with built-in templates and the Requirements/Risk/Test traceability required for gate reviews.
What's the average deployment time?
It varies by scale — typically 8–16 weeks for a large program: tool configuration + training + a full pilot sprint cycle.
Discuss Agile-Waterfall Hybrid with a NEAX expert
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