Release Train Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Lead, facilitate, and oversee the operations of the Agile Release Train (ART).

• Organize PI Planning, pre-PI refinement, Scrum of Scrums, PO Sync, ART Sync, System Demo, and Inspect & Adapt events.

• Manage dependencies across teams, address impediments, assess risks, and maintain the ART operating rhythm.

• Keep the Program Board, ROAM register, PI Objectives, capacity envelopes, and other program artifacts up-to-date.

• Mentor PEMs, Tech Leads, Product Managers, and ART members on the adoption of SAFe and Dynata processes.

• Monitor and report on Predictability, Flow, Business Value, and capacity debt metrics.

• Promote continuous improvement and integrate enhancement actions into future Program Increments.

• Provide weekly reports on ART health to the Chapter Lead and participate in Chapter Council and quarterly reviews.

• Collaborate with peer RTEs to manage cross-ART dependencies and synchronization.

• Assist in roadmap planning, tooling enhancements, training, and certification capacity.

• Ensure adherence to Dynata engineering processes, SAFe methodology, documentation standards, and workplace requirements.

• Conduct scope-change impact analysis, suggest trade-offs, and aid in business decision-making.

• Engage in performance evaluations and peer reviews of essential program artifacts.

• Work with cross-functional business and technical teams to understand their needs and implement interventions.

• Support Dynata, a first-party data provider that helps businesses acquire insights, activate audiences, and evaluate impact.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Graduate-level education in Agile Project Management, Organizational Transformation, or related disciplines is preferred.

• A minimum of two active SAFe / Agile certifications; SAFe RTE is preferred.

• Over 5 years of experience leading software delivery programs.

• More than 2 years of experience coordinating multiple teams at the program level.

• At least 3 PI Planning events facilitated or co-facilitated.

• Proficiency in Jira, including Jira Plans, Azure DevOps, and Linear.

• Familiarity with Dynata’s two-Jira-project model.

• Experience with Miro, Mural, Lucidchart, and Aha! Roadmaps.

• Familiarity with Confluence, Notion, SharePoint, Microsoft 365, and Google Workspace.

• Proficient with Microsoft Teams, Slack, Zoom, and Google Meet.

• Knowledge of Mentimeter, Slido, or Poll Everywhere.

• Ability to read and interpret Predictability, Flow, and Business Value metrics using Tableau, Power BI, Jira Dashboards, or EazyBI.

• Proficient in Excel and Google Sheets, including capacity planning and tracking capacity debt.

• Working knowledge of SAFe 6.0, Scrum, Kanban, and Lean methodologies.

• Familiarity with Dynata Product & Engineering Process (V1, May 2026).

• Capability to ensure compliance with health, safety, and work environment standards.

🏝️ Benefits

• A discretionary incentive program may be included as part of the compensation package.

• Comprehensive medical and other benefits, dependent on full-time employment status.

• A collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.

• Opportunities for professional growth.

• Global Power Your Career conference available for employees.

• Experiential High-Potential Program offering professional development opportunities.

• Leadership Challenges for managers and aspiring leaders.

• Accommodations are available upon request for all aspects of the selection process.