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Job Details
Job#: 3016773
Job Description:
JOB TITLE: Agile Release Train Engineer / ART Lead
INTERVIEW PROCESS: One panel interview (video) and one final call with skip-level if deemed necessary.
SCHEDULE: Hybrid, minimum of 3 days per week
LOCATION: Charlotte, NC
POSITION SUMMARY:
This role is responsible for optimizing the flow of epics/features and the value delivered by a smaller Agile Release Train (ART). Focused on serving the needs of the train to drive performance and growth. Key responsibilities include coordinating and facilitating ART ceremonies, managing dependencies across teams in the ART, and providing visibility into the health of epic/feature delivery and the overall program increment. This role ensures impediments to epic/feature delivery are resolved quickly and protects the teams from outside disruptions to delivery.
PRIMARY SKILL: Agile Tools (Jira)
SECONDARY SKILL: Agile Coach
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Guide and coach the teams on the Agile Release Train on Scrum practices and develop their understanding of Agile principles.
Help define norms/agreements for the ART and enforce the agreements.
Coordinate and facilitate ART ceremonies (Backlog Refinement, Program Increment (PI) Planning, ART Sync or PO Sync, Scrum of Scrums, System Demos, Retrospective).
Collaborate with the Product Manager to ensure the program has a healthy product/program backlog.
Facilitate dependency management, risk management, and impediment removal for the ART.
Promote and facilitate communication and collaboration within the ART to support value delivery and PI commitments.
Provide status updates and reporting pertaining to ART plans, delivery, timelines, and impediments to stakeholders and leadership.
Ensure Enterprise Change Management and other policy requirements for technology solutions are met for the epics/features delivered by the ART.
Measure ART delivery, maturity, and performance and review metrics with the ART to identify improvement opportunities.
Capture data to help determine/track product funding and resource acquisition needs.
Mentor Scrum Masters.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
SAFe Certification (RTE, SCP, SSM, or POPM)
TOP 3 SKILLS:
PI Planning facilitation
Effective stakeholder management
Proficiency in Atlassian Tools (Jira, Confluence) and Horizon CI/CD Tools
PREFERRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE:
Risk, Issue, and Dependency Management
Promote engineering fundamentals - design, quality, testing, and technical debt visibility
Familiarity/Experience with MRA process preferred
Experience with Change Governance process
Clear, audience-appropriate communication
OVERVIEW OF WORK:
Host quarterly PI planning and ensure readiness
Maintain backlog health and adherence to Enterprise Change Management standards
Own end-to-end delivery execution of epics and capabilities across multiple ARTs and teams
Drive predictable delivery through flow metrics, capacity planning, dependency mapping, and risk management
Evaluate team metrics, goals, and performance
Coach Scrum Masters on Agile delivery, executive-level reporting, and communication
Expert-level Agile knowledge, including dashboards, roadmaps, Jira usage, and dependency management
Operate with a mindset of continuous improvement and operational excellence
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
Job Description:
JOB TITLE: Agile Release Train Engineer / ART Lead
INTERVIEW PROCESS: One panel interview (video) and one final call with skip-level if deemed necessary.
SCHEDULE: Hybrid, minimum of 3 days per week
LOCATION: Charlotte, NC
POSITION SUMMARY:
This role is responsible for optimizing the flow of epics/features and the value delivered by a smaller Agile Release Train (ART). Focused on serving the needs of the train to drive performance and growth. Key responsibilities include coordinating and facilitating ART ceremonies, managing dependencies across teams in the ART, and providing visibility into the health of epic/feature delivery and the overall program increment. This role ensures impediments to epic/feature delivery are resolved quickly and protects the teams from outside disruptions to delivery.
PRIMARY SKILL: Agile Tools (Jira)
SECONDARY SKILL: Agile Coach
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Guide and coach the teams on the Agile Release Train on Scrum practices and develop their understanding of Agile principles.
Help define norms/agreements for the ART and enforce the agreements.
Coordinate and facilitate ART ceremonies (Backlog Refinement, Program Increment (PI) Planning, ART Sync or PO Sync, Scrum of Scrums, System Demos, Retrospective).
Collaborate with the Product Manager to ensure the program has a healthy product/program backlog.
Facilitate dependency management, risk management, and impediment removal for the ART.
Promote and facilitate communication and collaboration within the ART to support value delivery and PI commitments.
Provide status updates and reporting pertaining to ART plans, delivery, timelines, and impediments to stakeholders and leadership.
Ensure Enterprise Change Management and other policy requirements for technology solutions are met for the epics/features delivered by the ART.
Measure ART delivery, maturity, and performance and review metrics with the ART to identify improvement opportunities.
Capture data to help determine/track product funding and resource acquisition needs.
Mentor Scrum Masters.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
SAFe Certification (RTE, SCP, SSM, or POPM)
TOP 3 SKILLS:
PI Planning facilitation
Effective stakeholder management
Proficiency in Atlassian Tools (Jira, Confluence) and Horizon CI/CD Tools
PREFERRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE:
Risk, Issue, and Dependency Management
Promote engineering fundamentals - design, quality, testing, and technical debt visibility
Familiarity/Experience with MRA process preferred
Experience with Change Governance process
Clear, audience-appropriate communication
OVERVIEW OF WORK:
Host quarterly PI planning and ensure readiness
Maintain backlog health and adherence to Enterprise Change Management standards
Own end-to-end delivery execution of epics and capabilities across multiple ARTs and teams
Drive predictable delivery through flow metrics, capacity planning, dependency mapping, and risk management
Evaluate team metrics, goals, and performance
Coach Scrum Masters on Agile delivery, executive-level reporting, and communication
Expert-level Agile knowledge, including dashboards, roadmaps, Jira usage, and dependency management
Operate with a mindset of continuous improvement and operational excellence
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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