Release Train Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Release Train Engineer in Boston, MA.

Overview:
The Release Train Engineer (RTE) is the chief Scrum Master for the Agile Release Train (ART) and is responsible for enabling predictable, high-quality delivery of IT initiatives across enterprise platforms, applications, data, cybersecurity, and digital transformation programs around Electric Business. In an IT-focused utility environment, the RTE ensures alignment between business priorities, technology architecture, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance while maintaining system stability and service reliability.

Key Responsibilities:
* Facilitate and lead Program Increment (PI) Planning, Scrum of Scrums, System Demos, and Inspect & Adapt events
* Align IT delivery with business priorities, regulatory requirements, and enterprise architecture
* Track PI objectives, features, dependencies, and risks across application, data, and infrastructure teams
* Coordinate ART backlog readiness with Product Managers and Product Owners
* Manage IT release schedules, change windows, and blackout periods
* Ensure traceability from regulatory or compliance requirements to delivered IT solutions
* Support audits by maintaining delivery evidence, documentation, and controls
* Provide transparency through dashboards, metrics, and executive reporting
* Drive continuous improvement, flow optimization, and defect reduction across the ART
* Identify and remove systemic impediments impacting IT delivery
* Coordinate with Change Management and CAB to ensure safe, compliant IT releases

Key Deliverables:
* PI Plans and IT Roadmaps
* Dependency, Risk, and ROAM Logs
* Compliance and Audit Evidence
* ART and Executive Dashboards
* Continuous Improvement Action Items

Metrics & KPIs:
* PI Predictability
* Feature Cycle Time
* Escaped Defects
* Change Failure Rate
* System Availability
* Regulatory Milestone Adherence

REQUIREMENTS:
* Proven experience as an RTE, Senior Scrum Master, or IT Delivery Lead
* Experience working in regulated or compliance-driven environments
* Strong understanding of enterprise IT systems, cloud platforms, data, and cybersecurity
* Strong expertise in SAFex and Agile delivery frameworks
* Excellent leadership, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
* SAFe RTE, SAFe Agilist, or equivalent certification preferred

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.

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