Release Train Engineer_Dallas, TX_Only on W2_No Third Parties

Our company has a client in Dallas, TX that is seeking a Release Train Engineer whose primary purpose is supporting and coaching an Agile Release Train (ART) by steering it to success and navigating the complexity of delivering software in large, cross-functional environments.

The RTE Helps Resolve And Escalate Impediments, Manages Risk, Helps Assure Value Delivery, And Drives Program Level Continuous Improvement. The RTE Is Accountable For The Overall Planning, Coordination, Execution, And Delivery Of Value Through The Program. The Release Train Engineer Will Facilitate The Coordinated Preparation And Execution Of Release Planning For The ART, Which Includes

• Working with the ART team who prioritizes the features to be considered in the next program increment (PI) planning cycle
• Facilitating the ART team s refinement of features to be considered in the next PI planning cycle to meet the Feature Definition of Ready
• Assists the ART in communication and coordination with stakeholders and customers during feature definition and delivery, and during quarterly planning
• Managing change to the ART s PI plan and the impacts of those changes
• Understand, visualize and manage upstream/downstream dependencies
• Drive delivery and continuous improvement by utilizing feedback and metrics (quality, delivery rate, etc.) to identify areas of opportunity
• Work across stakeholders and teams to continuously improve
• Ensure the overall cost, schedule, and performance of the program
• Analyze program budgets and estimates
• Manage program level coordination, and releases and oversee the development of reports and analyses that document program activity
• Lead project teams and provide and leadership
• Develop and improve operating policies and procedures related to Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and be an advocate in adopting Agile and SAFe best practices and processes
• Develop/modify processes, policies, and procedures to facilitate the working relationship
  
  

Required Skills

• 8-10 years of progressive work related experience with demonstrated proficiency in multiple disciplines/technologies/processes related to the position as well as 3-5 years of experience managing teams and/or significant complex projects
• Proven, prior experience as Release Train Engineer for long lived value streams and Products
• Demonstrated Release Train Engineer experience in organizing, planning and executing large-scale projects from conception through implementation
• Experience coordinating multiple teams in a technology environment
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills for the purpose of providing and explaining technical and project related information to clients, vendors, senior management and staff
• Ability to easily build new relationships and proactively establish a variety of contacts across the organization
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural teams
• Broad range of program management and leadership skills required
• Proven ability to balance concurrent activities
• Strong knowledge and experience in software development in an Agile environment
  
  

Certifications

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification or equivalent - required
• SAFe Program Consultant (SPC4) certification or equivalent - required
• Certified Scrum Professional (CSP) certification or equivalent - desired
• SAFe Certified Release Train Engineer certification or equivalent - desired
• ICAgile Professional Certification in Agile Team Facilitation (ICP-AFT) or equivalent - desired
• Project Management Institute - Agile Certified Professional or equivalent - desired