Release Train Engineer

Release Train Engineer

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Release Train Engineer

Long term contract role

Phoenix, AZ

Direct client: Immediate client interview

Job description:

We are looking for a Release Train Engineer to drive processes and execution oversight for Agile Release Trains. This role is responsible for resolving or escalating impediments, managing risk, and promoting relentless improvement throughout the organization. We are looking for an experienced leader to facilitate program/release level events such as Program Increment planning, Inspect and Adapt and the Scrum of Scrums.

Key Responsibilities:
Drive program/release level processes for an Agile Release Train demonstrating stellar servant leadership, coupled with domain knowledge and technical savvy Facilitate Program Increment planning meetings with leadership, business stakeholders, product management and delivery teams on the Agile Release Train(s) Support program level meetings in partnership with product management and system architect(s) to aid in the preparation, readiness and prioritization of features for future PI planning sessions Ensure strategic alignment for the train across organizations and teams Partner with Business Owners, Product Managers and Product Owners to help assure strategy, vision and road map alignment and execution Ensure value is achieved by the train on behalf of end users via the program predictability measure Assist with economic decision making by supporting Program Epic and Feature estimations by program team and roll up to program/ release level visibility (overarching team roles) Collaborate with other RTEs to coordinate cross-train dependencies

Coaching and Relentless Improvement Responsibilities: Live the Agile and SAFe Values & Principles Transparent in all you do Coachable yourself: be open to feedback and committed to continuous personal improvement Demonstrate being a lifelong learner Challenge the status quo gracefully Provide visibility into gaps, issues, risks, and opportunities across Agile teams Escalate impediments, manages risks, dependencies and resourcing needs Aggregate and drives team Program Increment objectives into Program/ Release objectives to ensure successful delivery Mentor and coach to Agile Release Train on Agile/Lean/SAFe Principles Drive program/ release level continuous improvements Participate in enterprise program management improvement and standardization activities Encourages collaboration and quality practices between system architects & Agile teams Oversight to ensure the timely identification and prioritization of technical infrastructure to support implementation of priority features and enablers e.g. Architectural Runway Promote compliance with SDLC standards across the Agile Release Train Ensure data integrity for the Agile Release Train within the Agile Management tools

Minimum Qualifications:

• University Degree in computer science, computer engineering, or other technical discipline, or equivalent work experience required; advanced degree preferred 3+ years of Technical Project Manager experience and/or 3+ years relevant Program/Project Management experience
• Experience facilitating Agile, Scrum, or other rapid application development teams to deliver solutions Current/active SPC or SA certification required; RTE certification a plus Additional Agile certifications a plus Adaptive communication
• Ability to influence and gain alignment at all levels of the organization including senior leadership Drives committed improvement through transformational leadership Builds high trust and creditability across the organization through deep domain knowledge of the business and underlying technology Supporting and improving the usage of DevOps, CI/CD (continuous Integration /Continuous Deployment) across the Agile train(s)
• Strong facilitation and communication skills Industry and company knowledge Shows skill in Agile/Lean/SAFe Principles and Frameworks quality and testing best practices Ability to drive value delivery Organizational change management Technical acumen & technology industry trends