Release Train Engineer (RTE)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Release Train Engineer (RTE) to lead and optimize enterprise Agile Release Train (ART) delivery. The ideal candidate will drive PI Planning and execution, align business objectives with technical delivery, manage cross-team dependencies, and promote Lean-Agile and DevOps practices across the organization.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end PI Planning, including preparation, backlog readiness, WSJF prioritization, and facilitation of two-day in-person planning events.
• Facilitate ART ceremonies, including ART Sync, Coach Sync, Architect Sync, PO Sync, System Demos, and Inspect & Adapt.
• Track and optimize ART performance using velocity, predictability, cycle time, and flow metrics.
• Coordinate cross-ART dependencies, business priorities, and strategic delivery roadmaps.
• Facilitate Value Stream Mapping to identify bottlenecks, eliminate handoffs, and improve delivery efficiency.
• Coach Scrum Masters, Product Managers, System Architects, and Business Owners on SAFe and Lean-Agile practices.
• Promote DevOps, built-in quality, continuous improvement, and Communities of Practice (CoPs).
• Partner with Value Management Office (VMO) and Lean-Agile Center of Excellence (LACE) to conduct AgilityInsights TeamHealth Assessments.
• Foster collaboration, transparency, and psychological safety across cross-functional teams.
• Lead large-scale planning sessions and communicate delivery progress to executive stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Release Train Engineer (RTE), facilitating Agile Release Trains in enterprise environments.
• Certified SAFe 6.0 Release Train Engineer (RTE).
• Certified SAFe 6.0 Practice Consultant (SPC).
• Certified AgilityInsights Facilitator.
• Strong expertise in PI Planning, WSJF prioritization, ART execution, and dependency management.
• Hands-on experience with Flow Metrics, including Flow Velocity, Flow Time, Flow Efficiency, Flow Load, and Predictability.
• Proven ability to coach technical teams, Scrum Masters, Product Managers, Architects, and executive-level Business Owners.
• Strong understanding of OKR alignment, Lean-Agile principles, DevOps, and built-in quality practices.
• Excellent facilitation, presentation, and public speaking skills, with experience leading events involving 100+ participants.
• Ability to attend mandatory in-person PI Planning sessions, workshops, and ART ceremonies in Washington, DC.