Release Train Engineer – Release Manager

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

📋 Description

• Facilitate PI Planning, system demonstrations, and Inspect & Adapt sessions.

• Maintain calendars for iterations and Program Increments (PIs).

• Provide coaching to Scrum Masters.

• Manage risks and dependencies across teams.

• Keep ServiceNow release calendar entries up to date.

• Collaborate with VA Release Agents.

• Compile release packages, which include test results, scans, and documentation.

• Lead go-live events and oversee post-release closure activities.

• Report release and flow metrics to the Program Manager.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 7 years of experience in Agile delivery for the RTE track, including more than 3 years as an RTE or in a comparable Senior/Level III role.

• At least 5 years of experience in software release management for the Release Manager track.

• Proven experience in managing PI Planning or release calendars within a federal program.

• Familiarity with ServiceNow release and change management.

• Understanding of the VA DevSecOps Release Process and VA Release Agents.

• Experience with Jira dashboards and flow metrics.

• Bachelor's degree required.

• Certification as a SAFe Release Train Engineer, SAFe Release Manager, or equivalent certification.

• ITIL 4 Foundation certification is necessary.

• Must be able to obtain a Tier 2 / Moderate Risk Public Trust clearance.

• Must be able to secure a VA PIV credential.

• Preference for candidates with SAFe ScrumMaster (SSM), SAFe Advanced ScrumMaster (SASM), or Certified Scrum Trainer (CST) credentials.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits that exceed industry standards.

• Opportunities for remote work.

• Paid time off.

• Options for training and certification.

• Access to a Healthcare Savings Account.

• Flexible Spending Account available.

• Company-paid life insurance.

• Short-term disability coverage.

• Long-term disability coverage.

• 401(k) matching program.

• Tuition reimbursement assistance.

• Employee Assistance Program offered.

• Paid holidays.

• Military leave provisions.

• Additional benefits may be available.

• Potential bonuses for eligible roles.