Release Train Engineer

The Release Train Engineer is an important part of our IT organization, managing software development for a product or product line. This role will ensure agreed upon deliverables are completed incrementally in an agile/SAFe framework. The incumbent is responsible for running/executing agile release train, which typically consists of cross functional groups subdivided into multiple development teams. They ensure all the inter/intra dependencies and risks are managed, and teams are focused on agreed upon deliverables such as working software at the end of each program increment.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Facilitates work for the Agile Release Train (ART) and is responsible for program execution, software delivery, escalating impediments, managing risk, and helping drive continuous improvement for the ART.
• Enables PI planning readiness through pre-PI planning activities (backlog reviews, preparedness reviews) working in conjunction with PM, Architects, Epic Owners, and Business Owners.
• Tracks the execution of features and capabilities through metrics across ART. Produces and presents ART level metrics on PI progress, impediments, quality and predictability.
• Manages and optimizes the flow of value through the ART, facilitates ART level events (including I&A, SoS, system demo) in helping to manage risks and dependencies escalating impediments as needed.
• Ensures clear communication working alongside Scrum Masters to remove impediments and help the ART towards success in meeting its PI objectives.
• Helps Product Management in their efforts to manage and prioritize the ART Feature Backlog, generate a Vision, and build a Roadmap.
• Coordinates cross-train/cross-functional dependencies and activities as needed to deliver value across multiple ARTs.
• Utilizes the appropriate Agile methodology (Scrum/Kanban/XP) to facilitate the ART level activities and leverages thorough understanding of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) to optimize all ART activities.
• Drives consistent and valuable improvement via post-PI activities including Inspect and Adapt workshops.
• Exercise leadership to promote high-performing teams and ARTs through transparency, team empowerment and continuous learning in order to promote business value delivery.