Lean-Agile SAFe Release Train Engineer

Overview

On Site
$70 - $75 hourly
Contract - W2
Contract - Temp

Skills

Roadmaps
Scrum
Lean Methodology
Management
Collaboration
Solution Management
Streaming
DevOps
Continuous Delivery
Facilitation
Estimating
Art
Strategic Management
Innovation
SAFE
Statistical Process Control
Financial Services
Shared Services
Cloud Computing
Machine Learning (ML)
Agile
Presentations
Accountability
Communication
Leadership
Artificial Intelligence
Messaging

Job Details

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce is looking for a Lean-Agile SAFe Release Train Engineer for an onsite, 6-month contract to hire opportunity in Kansas City, MO.

Responsibilities:
* Establish and communicate the annual calendars for Iterations and Program Increments (PIs)
* Facilitate PI Planning readiness by fostering a Continuous Exploration process that drives the synthesis of a Vision, a Roadmap, and Backlogs, and through Pre- and Post PI Planning events
* Facilitate the PI planning event
* Facilitate regular synchronization events, including the ART sync, Leadership sync, Scrum of Scrums, etc.
* Coach and train leaders, teams, Scrum Masters, and others in Lean-Agile practices and approaches
* Help manage risks and dependencies. Call out and track impediments
* Provide input on resourcing to address critical bottlenecks
* Encourage collaboration between teams and System and Solution Architects/Engineering
* Work with Product and Solution Management, Product Owners, and other team members to help ensure strategy and execution alignment
* Improve the flow of value through value streams by improving and assessing the practices associated with DevOps and Release on Demand in the Continuous Delivery Pipeline
* Assists the portfolio by facilitating feature estimation by teams and the roll up to Epics
* Regularly meets with ART business owners and other partners to think beyond day-to-day activities to determine strategic direction and strategy
* Helps drive the innovation cycle
* Facilitate System Demos

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or have related work experience
* Certified in the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) SPC or RTE

7-10 years of experience in the following:
* Financial services
* Domain/capability (tech shared services, cloud platforms, enterprise data platforms, artificial intelligence/machine learning, etc.)
* Working in a role responsible for broad, multi-functional alignment and execution in an Agile environment with demonstrated ability to communicate and influence across business and technical domains, and across all levels of the organization

* Adept at presenting to large groups and able to hold the audience's attention
* Client-focused, fearless and accountable
* Collaborative, curious and adaptable
* Competitive drive
* Highly motivated with superb communication, leadership, and motivational skills
* Able to learn new tools and technologies to work effectively in a rapid growth environment

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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