Oversees release trains (grouping of agile teams) that are of strategic importance to our business, and that have complex scope and inter-dependencies
Has responsibility for facilitating ceremonies and work management for both the Release Train Team, as well as a subset or all of the delivery teams associated with that Release Train
Facilitates the coordinated preparation of release planning for the release train and delivery teams, including communication and coordination with stakeholders and customers during feature definition and delivery
Actively manages the backlog, as well as ALM tool data integrity for accurate reporting. This includes the collection of metrics and KPI’s
Coordinate major feature releases and ongoing delivery of value to customers where multiple teams, release trains, or solution groups are involved in development
Resolve/report a wide range of issues and manage dependencies and risks across the ART, between ART’s, as well as across delivery teams
Leverages agile delivery metrics and regular Agile ceremonies to identify and drive continuous improvement, in order to maximize organizational performance and execution against the backlog
Regularly participates in the RTE and SM Community of Practice helping the organization to maintain alignment, learn new techniques, and improve technical and quality practices

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 4 years’ experience in a related field
The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master’s degree and 4 years’ experience; a Ph.D. and 1 year of experience; or 10 years’ experience in a related field
4+ years' experience in a Release Train Engineer role; or 5+ years' experience in a Scrum Master or Agile Program Manager title
Strong technical aptitude and experience leading teams in delivering quality software
Experience using ALM tools preferred; Rally or Targetprocess experience is a plus
Position requires minimum 2 days / wk in-office; candidates must live in metropolitan area of job location

The flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company’s needs, and its obligations
Seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year
Up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members
Additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave

Senior Release Train Engineer

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