Platform Scrum Master / Release Train Engineer (RTE)

<>Domain: Data & Analytics / Cloud Platforms / Enterprise Technology

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Data & Analytics Platform Scrum Master / Release Train Engineer (RTE) to lead Agile delivery across enterprise Data & Analytics platforms. The selected candidate will initially oversee the Data & Analytics (D&A) Supply Chain product team, working alongside the existing Scrum Master. Following the existing Scrum Master's planned transition on December 10, the candidate will also assume responsibility for the D&A Cyber team.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in SAFe, Scrum, Agile delivery, cross-team coordination, release management, and cloud/data platform initiatives. Experience working with data engineering, data integration, analytics, and cloud migration teams is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• <>Lead Agile delivery for enterprise Data & Analytics platforms, coordinating data engineering, analytics, cloud, infrastructure, and application teams.
• <>Facilitate SAFe events, including PI Planning, Scrum of Scrums, Agile Release Train (ART) Sync, sprint ceremonies, retrospectives, and release planning.
• <>Coordinate multiple Agile teams and Scrum Masters while managing cross-team dependencies, risks, impediments, and delivery commitments.
• <>Drive end-to-end execution of data platform initiatives, including data engineering, data integration, analytics, and cloud migration projects.
• <>Collaborate with Product Owners, Data Architects, Data Engineers, Data Analysts, and business stakeholders to prioritize backlogs and align delivery with business objectives.
• <>Coordinate cloud and data platform transformation initiatives involving Snowflake, Teradata, Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform, and Amazon Redshift.
• <>Manage release planning, deployment coordination, cutover activities, change approvals, and production readiness across dependent teams.
• <>Track Agile delivery metrics, including velocity, burndown/burnup, cycle time, defect trends, release progress, and team capacity.
• <>Maintain program plans, RAID logs, dependency maps, dashboards, and executive status reports while proactively escalating risks and delivery issues.
• <>Drive continuous improvement, coach Agile teams and Scrum Masters, and promote collaboration, predictable delivery, and quality outcomes.

<>Required Qualifications and Experience

• <>10+ years of experience in Agile delivery, Scrum Master responsibilities, project/program management, or related technology leadership roles.
• <>Proven experience coordinating multiple Agile teams and managing cross-functional delivery.
• <>Demonstrated Release Train Engineer (RTE) or equivalent Agile Release Train (ART)-level leadership experience.
• <>Hands-on experience facilitating PI Planning, Scrum of Scrums, ART Sync, and cross-team dependency and risk management.
• <>Experience supporting Data & Analytics platforms, data engineering, data integration, or analytics initiatives.
• <>Familiarity with technologies such as Snowflake, Teradata, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, PySpark, and Amazon Redshift.
• <>Strong understanding of cloud platforms, APIs, enterprise technology delivery, and release management.
• <>Experience using Azure DevOps, JIRA, or similar Agile project management tools.
• <>Excellent facilitation, stakeholder management, executive communication, risk management, and Agile metrics/reporting skills.

<>Preferred Qualifications

• <>SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) certification.
• <>Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• <>Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification.
• <>Experience leading cloud migration, data platform modernization, and enterprise transformation initiatives.
• <>Experience managing production releases, change approvals, deployment planning, and cutover activities.
• <>Experience working with distributed, cross-functional teams in large enterprise environments.

<>Key Skills

Agile & SAFe: SAFe, Scrum, Kanban, PI Planning, ART Sync, Scrum of Scrums, Sprint Planning, Backlog Refinement, Retrospectives.

RTE & Delivery Leadership: Release Train Engineer, Agile Coaching, Cross-Team Coordination, Dependency Management, Risk and Issue Management, Stakeholder Management.

Data & Analytics: Snowflake, Teradata, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, PySpark, Amazon Redshift, Data Engineering, Data Integration.

Cloud Platforms: Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Migration, Platform Modernization.

Release & Change Management: Release Planning, Deployment Coordination, Cutover Planning, Change Management, Production Readiness, RAID Management.

Tools: Azure DevOps, JIRA, Confluence, TFS, Microsoft Project.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a senior Agile delivery leader with hands-on RTE experience, strong SAFe knowledge, and the ability to coordinate multiple teams supporting enterprise Data & Analytics platforms. The candidate should be comfortable managing dependencies, facilitating scaled Agile ceremonies, driving cloud and data transformation initiatives, and communicating delivery status and risks to senior stakeholders.

Candidates with a combination of Agile leadership, cloud transformation, data platform exposure, and enterprise release management experience are strongly preferred.