Manage and optimize the flow of value through the ART using various tools, such as the Program Kanbans, and information radiators.
Master of complex facilitation and dependency management techniques to steer contributors through all the necessary ART ceremonies including program increment planning, demos and reviews.
During PI execution, own the feature completion tracking, metrics, and corresponding communications both within and outside of the train.
Assist tracking the execution of features and capabilities
Escalate and track impediments and work to resolve escalated issues
Coach leaders, teams, and Scrum Masters in Lean-Agile practices and mindsets.
Identifies resource gaps across the teams and ART and makes recommendation to portfolio leaders.
Encourage collaboration between teams and System Architects/Engineering.
Partner with RTE Community of Practice and the agile centers of excellence to improve technical and quality practices.
Improve the flow of value through value streams by improving and assessing the DevSecOps and Release on Demand competency.
Work with management, Product Owners, and other stakeholders to help ensure strategy and execution alignment.
Establish and communicate the annual calendars for Iterations and Program Increments (PIs).
Assist the business with economic decision making by facilitating epic estimation by teams and rolling up to achieve Program level visibility.
Understand and operate within budgets provided and ensure adherence to guardrails.
Participate in and support Agile Communities of Practice.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in business or computer science, or equivalent experience
Five years of experience leading Agile transformations
SAFe Release Train Engineer or SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) certification
Experience developing technology roadmaps and strategies
Experience developing and implementing strategic IT technologies and related processes, procedures, and decision support
Thorough understanding of release planning readiness and continuous grooming
Excellent communication and facilitation skills
Benefits
Competitive Pay
Bonus for Eligible Employees
Benefits Package
Pension Plan
401k Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Disability Insurance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee Discounts
Career Training & Development Opportunities
Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits
Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).
Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.