Release Train Engineer

• The Release Train Engineer manages the agile release train and the entire software development and delivery life cycle. The role is focused on facilitating the execution and driving continuous development. The role manages risks and escalates impediments to ensure efficient project delivery. The RTE is responsible for delivering value and guiding each team member about the policies that should be adopted to cater to the end-user requirements.

• Enable effective “day-to-day” of scaled environment (e.g., scaled agile events, platform delivery reporting, quarterly increment planning, etc.)
• Drive integration, alignment and continuity of delivery across value streams
• Help solve organizational problems and facilitate problem-solving sessions (e.g. own agenda, push thinking)
• Proactively identify and escalate issues for Executive sponsor support
• Triage incoming needs and questions to the teams and support the management of internal and external dependencies
• Own tracking and reporting on objectives & key results, financials, etc. for Executive audiences
• Help to develop & manage portfolio of large, complex deliverables following agile ways of working
• Track & report on resources & gaps
• Support preparation and own content for key scaled agile workshops & events (e.g., sponsor meetings)

• Experience in scaled agile delivery preferred
• Experience leading or shaping large transformational efforts preferred
• Broad network and ability to influence across the organization is critical
• Experience in or excited to learn Agile way of working
• Experience in working within a team-of-teams-of-teams structure preferred
• Certified Scrum Practitioner (CSP), Certified Scrum Coach (CSC), Scrum Alliance Scrum Master or Kanban Management Professional (KPM) an asset
• Participates in Agile/Kanban communities of practice
• Experienced in scaled Agile environments (e.g. SAFe, LeSS, SoS)
• Ownership mindset and track record of getting stuff done; pragmatic and calm under pressure
• Ability to draw connections between work streams, recognize oncoming impediments and clear the path forward proactively before they become blockers
• Ability to both grasp big picture and have rigorous attention to detail
• Strong communication skills with ability to communicate complex and sensitive messages at all levels of the organization
• Ability to influence a diverse group of stakeholders – strong leadership skills
• Strong problem solver with ability to lead the team to push the solution and quickly structure and break down problems
• Strong coaching skill set with considerable experience in coaching large teams with various profiles
• Maintain complete documentation to ensure team processes run smoothly
• Define and maintain scaled agile metrics and measurements of delivery (e.g. velocity, work in progress, etc.)
• Critical thinker and passion to challenge status quo to find new solutions and drive out of the box ideas – loves and embraces change
• Believes in a non-hierarchical culture of collaboration, transparency and trust across the team
• Not afraid to “roll up the sleeves” and seeks to go outside comfort zone to learn Experimental mindset to drive innovation and continuous improvement of team

• College graduate preferably with IT Background
• Minimum 5 year experience in the IT industry or IT-related industry
• Minimum 2 year experience as a Release Train Engineer or similar role

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