Release Train Engineer; RTE): Training Services

Job Description:

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Manage and optimize the flow of value through the Agile Release Train (ART) by promoting systems thinking, supporting planning commitments, and leading change. Facilitate work for the ART by escalating impediments, managing risk, and driving continuous improvement for the ART. Provide support, development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers.

Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures and other applicable Federal, State and local regulations.

The work location for this exciting opportunity is virtual. The selected candidate will work 100% remotely from home and can be located anywhere in the United States but must work an east coast schedule.

• Lead ART level cadence inclusive of ART Syncs, ART Backlog Refinement, System Demos, Inspect and Adapt Event, and PI Planning (remote or in-person).
• Work with Portfolio Management, Product Managers, Product Owners, Scrum Masters (SMs), System Architect, Business Stakeholders, and customers as needed.
• Responsible for reporting on ART metrics and Program Increment progress and impediments.
• Mentor SMs and team coaches. Onboard new SMs as needed.
• Partner with Transformation Coach Agile CoE to develop and reinforce agile team execution standards, conduct Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and other trainings.
• Build high-performing SMs; establish mission and purpose for SMs supporting the teams.
• Manage a team including hiring, training, coaching, evaluating and managing performance. Manage resource allocations.

Scope:
Interpret and administer policies, process, and procedures that may affect sections and subordinate units.

Note:

Qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. The American Red Cross does not sponsor employment visas.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree required.
• Certifications:
  
  SAFe SM or RTE certifications REQUIRED
• Experience:
  
  Minimum 5 years of related experience in RTE, SM, SAFe Coach or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
• Experience transitioning new agile teams in a SAFe environment required.
• Management
  
  Experience:
  
  3 years of supervisory or management experience.
• Skills & Abilities:
  Ability to collaborate and communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal & written skills with the ability to communicate…