Release Train Engineer – RTE

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

📋 Description

• Provide support as a Release Train Engineer across various software projects and Agile teams.

• Coordinate teams involved in the same release product and its features.

• Ensure that multiple teams plan and operate as a cohesive release train.

• Identify and manage risks, dependencies, and obstacles.

• Facilitate release planning meetings, Scrum of Scrums, PI Planning, Sprint Demos, and Inspect and Adapt sessions.

• Resolve and escalate impediments as necessary.

• Coach team members and stakeholders on SAFe and Agile methodologies.

• Ensure projects are completed on time, within the defined scope, and budget.

• Define project scope and objectives while ensuring technical feasibility.

• Develop detailed project plans and monitor their progress.

• Keep stakeholders updated on key milestones.

• Manage project scope, schedules, and costs through effective governance practices.

• Measure project performance utilizing project management tools and techniques.

• Report and escalate issues to management as needed.

• Manage relationships with clients, stakeholders, third parties, and vendors.

• Document and manage risks, issues, decisions, and action items.

• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.

• Facilitate the approval process for key documentation.

• Gather and clarify project requirements with stakeholders.

• Delegate tasks based on the strengths and experience levels of team members.

• Track project performance and the achievement of both short-term and long-term goals.

• Meet budgetary objectives and adjust project constraints based on financial analysis.

• Develop and apply leadership skills effectively.

• Develop spreadsheets, diagrams, and process maps to document business needs.

• Assist leadership teams with status reporting requirements.

• Respond proactively to business and program issues and escalate as appropriate.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience supporting multiple software projects in various IT roles.

• At least 5 years of experience in Program Management or as a Release Train Engineer (RTE).

• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles (SDLC).

• In-depth knowledge of Agile development and testing methodologies.

• Experience in SAFe Agile environments.

• Familiarity with SharePoint, SAP S/4HANA, Microsoft Project, ServiceNow, Azure DevOps, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Excel.

• Strong business acumen and comprehension of enterprise environments.

• Proven experience in applying repeatable processes and methodologies to enterprise-wide technology initiatives.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organizational, analytical, planning, and leadership capabilities.

• Exceptional remote collaboration skills.

• Experience working across multiple projects and cross-functional teams.

• Ability to coordinate effectively within large matrix organizations.

• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.

• Experience collaborating with global teams.

• SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) Certification is preferred.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is preferred.

• Experience with Agile development processes is preferred.

• Experience in packaged SDLC environments is preferred.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.

🏝️ Benefits

• Contract duration of 5 months.

• Remote work within Ontario, Canada.