Release Train Engineer, Training Services

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee and enhance the flow of value through the Agile Release Train (ART).

• Advocate for systems thinking, assist in planning commitments, and spearhead change initiatives.

• Facilitate ART operations by addressing impediments, managing risks, and promoting continuous improvement.

• Offer support, development, and/or leadership direction to volunteers.

• Direct ART-level activities, including ART Syncs, ART Backlog Refinement, System Demos, Inspect and Adapt Events, and PI Planning.

• Collaborate with Portfolio Management, Product Managers, Product Owners, Scrum Masters, System Architects, Business Stakeholders, and customers.

• Report on ART metrics and the progress and challenges of Program Increments.

• Mentor and onboard Scrum Masters and team coaches.

• Work alongside the Transformation Coach Agile CoE to formulate and reinforce agile team execution standards and conduct SAFe and other training sessions.

• Cultivate high-performing Scrum Masters and define mission and purpose for Scrum Masters supporting teams.

• Manage a team by overseeing hiring, training, coaching, evaluating, and performance management.

• Oversee resource allocations.

• Interpret and implement policies, processes, and procedures affecting sections and subordinate units.

• Execute duties in accordance with standard operating procedures and applicable Federal, State, and local regulations.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor's degree is mandatory.

• SAFe SM or RTE certifications are REQUIRED.

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in RTE, SM, SAFe Coach, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

• Experience in transitioning new agile teams within a SAFe environment is a must.

• At least 3 years of supervisory or management experience.

• Proficiency in collaborating and communicating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying progress, impediments, and actions to large stakeholder groups.

• Ability to create or utilize dashboards and metrics to communicate ART progress.

• Experience with Jira, Confluence, and Atlassian tools is required.

• Ability to function effectively as part of a team.

• Qualified candidates must have authorization to work in the United States.

• Must be available to work on an east coast schedule.

• SAFe SPC certification is preferred.

• Agile-Hive experience is preferred.

• Prior experience in nonprofit, humanitarian, or mission-driven organizations is preferred.

• Certification cannot be substituted.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.

• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts.

• PTO: Starting at 19 days per year; dependent on job type and tenure.

• Holidays: 11 paid holidays including six core holidays and five floating holidays.

• 401K plan with up to 6% matching.

• Paid Family Leave.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Disability and Insurance benefits: Short + Long Term.

• Service Awards and recognition.

• Mentorship that empowers your growth along a meaningful career path.

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.