Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Release Train Engineer (RTE) to lead SAFe implementation, coordinate Agile Release Train (ART) activities, and manage cross-functional project delivery. The ideal candidate will have experience in enterprise Agile transformation, project planning, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and delivery coordination, preferably in a government or federal environment.
The RTE will serve as a servant leader and facilitator for the ART while applying project management best practices to ensure alignment with organizational goals, predictable delivery, effective resource utilization, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead SAFe transformation initiatives, assess Agile maturity, and develop improvement plans to strengthen Lean-Agile adoption.
- Coach Scrum Masters, Product Owners, Agile teams, and leadership on SAFe principles, practices, and continuous improvement.
- Facilitate SAFe ceremonies, including PI Planning, ART Sync, Scrum of Scrums, System Demos, and Inspect & Adapt workshops.
- Coordinate multiple Agile teams, manage cross-team dependencies, remove impediments, and ensure alignment with ART objectives and delivery commitments.
- Partner with the Lean-Agile Center of Excellence (LACE) and organizational leaders to align SAFe practices with enterprise goals and governance.
- Mentor teams and reinforce SAFe framework compliance throughout the organization.
- Develop and maintain project plans, integrated schedules, release calendars, roadmaps, milestones, and delivery forecasts.
- Manage project scope, timelines, resources, risks, issues, dependencies, and change requests to support successful project execution.
- Monitor project progress, delivery metrics, and schedule variances; implement corrective actions and escalate risks as needed.
- Coordinate resource and capacity planning, and support budget tracking and cost reporting where applicable.
- Establish project governance, maintain RAID logs and project documentation, and provide regular status reports and executive updates.
- Collaborate with Product Management, Business Owners, project sponsors, and technical stakeholders to align priorities and manage expectations.
- Support compliance, governance, and contractual requirements, particularly in government or regulated environments.
- Drive continuous improvement, promote DevOps and continuous delivery practices, and improve delivery predictability and quality.
Qualifications
Experience
- 10+ years of relevant experience in Agile delivery, Release Train Engineering, project management, or program coordination.
- Significant experience in SAFe implementation, enterprise Agile transformation, and coordinating multiple Agile teams.
- Experience in project planning, scheduling, risk management, resource coordination, stakeholder communication, and delivery reporting.
- Government, federal, or regulated-environment experience preferred.
Certifications
Required:
- SAFe® Scrum Master (SSM) or equivalent relevant SAFe certification, such as SAFe® Program Consultant (SPC).
Preferred:
- Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification.
- SAFe® Release Train Engineer (RTE) or other relevant SAFe certifications.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field preferred.
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