Release Train Engineer

Release Train Engineer

Location:

Pensacola, FL Type:
Contract Compensation:
Not specified Contractor Work Model:
Hybrid – onsite and remote

Hours:

40.0 Security Clearance:
Not specified

• Coordinate and facilitate all Agile Release Train events, including PI Planning, System Demo, Scrum of Scrums, PI Inspect & Adapt, and PO Sync.
• Act as the escalation point for obstacles reported by Development Teams and empower teams to remove impediments.
• Work with the Program Team to resolve or escalate risks and issues, ensuring collaboration in cross-train Scrum of Scrums.
• Ensure work aligns to the Release Train value stream continuously.
• Enable teams to remove impediments and escalate as needed.
• Own escalated impediments, raising issues to leadership if unresolved in a timely manner.
• Assist in delivering PI Objectives.
• Manage RAID or ROAM logs related to the Agile Release Train.
• Manage dependencies across teams and trains.
• Identify and address staffing and tool needs in collaboration with other teams.
• Coach teams to define capacity for PI Planning and develop release communication plans.
• Report performance metrics like release burn down data, update and communicate release plans.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Architects, and stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships with business lines, teams, management, and key stakeholders.
• Support Communities of Practice and promote agility within the client organization.
• Develop and deliver training and workshops as needed.
• Influence and lead teams to embrace a Lean/Agile mindset and resolve team conflicts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• At least 10 years of experience in Information Technology.
• Successful experience leading Agile transformations and coaching teams, programs, and portfolios.
• Experience with tools such as Jira, Rally, Azure Dev Ops to facilitate Scrum teams.
• Track record of creating reporting metrics and dashboards to illustrate value flow.
• Experience managing delivery teams, Software development, and Agile methodologies.
• Previous roles as Scrum Master, Delivery Lead, or Release Train Engineer.
• Proven success in Agile implementation and working with all organizational levels.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring abilities.
• Ability to remove impediments impacting planned execution.
• Experience creating release plans and roadmaps for products or platforms.
• Ability to work independently and in a matrix environment.
• Desired:
  Agile leadership roles like Scrum Master, Product Owner, or Project Manager; experience in large-scale Agile transformations.
• Desired:
  Knowledge of Navy Federal functions and objectives.
• Certifications:
  
  SAFe RTE, Leading SAFE, SAFe Advanced Scrum Master, PMP, SAFe Program Consultant or equivalent.
• Advanced skills in negotiation, influence, motivation, and relationship building.
• Excellent problem-solving, collaboration, communication, and presentation skills.
• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience.