Lead Release Train Engineer
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Job Summary
Hybrid (Office: Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Remote: Monday Friday)
Are you an experienced agile leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy execution and people leadership Were looking for a Lead Release Train Engineer (RTE) to lead the delivery of complex cross functional initiatives that support our U.S. Retirement business.
In this role youll partner with business and technology leaders to align priorities manage dependencies and drive predictable high quality delivery across multiple agile teams. Youll play a key role in enabling teams to achieve meaningful business outcomes while fostering a culture of collaboration continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Agile Delivery & Execution
- Lead the planning and delivery of large scale initiatives epics features and releases across multiple agile teams.
- Maintain integrated program roadmaps delivery milestones and risk management plans.
- Coordinate application releases and provide clear executive level status updates.
Leadership & Collaboration
- Coach and mentor Scrum Masters Project Managers and Business Systems Analysts.
- Partner with Product Owners Engineering Leaders and business stakeholders to align delivery with strategic objectives.
- Foster strong collaboration across employee vendor onshore and offshore teams.
Governance & Continuous Improvement
- Manage cross team dependencies risks and impediments.
- Ensure delivery aligns with agile best practices and governance standards.
- Track key performance metrics and drive continuous improvement across teams and programs.
- Lead retrospectives and promote a culture of learning and adaptability.
Operational Excellence
- Support delivery planning financial tracking and benefit realization activities.
- Drive process improvements and establish scalable delivery practices.
- Partner with stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency and delivery outcomes.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 8 years of experience leading agile delivery in complex multi team environments as a Release Train Engineer Program Manager Development Manager Senior Scrum Master or similar leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies and SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework).
- Proven experience managing multiple initiatives dependencies risks and stakeholders simultaneously.
- Experience leading distributed teams and coordinating release management activities.
- Outstanding communication facilitation and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) or Scrum Master certification.
- Experience within financial services retirement services or other regulated industries.
- Proficiency with tools such as Jira ServiceNow and Microsoft Office.
- A servant leadership mindset focused on coaching empowerment and team development.
- The ability to influence and align diverse stakeholders around common goals.
- Strong problem solving skills and comfort navigating ambiguity.
- A passion for continuous improvement and delivering meaningful business outcomes.
- Work on strategic initiatives that directly impact our U.S. Retirement business.
- Collaborate with talented teams in a supportive and inclusive environment.
- Grow your career while helping shape the future of agile delivery at scale.
- Enjoy a flexible hybrid work model: remote Mondays and Fridays in office Tuesdays through Thursdays.
If youre an experienced agile leader who enjoys building high performing teams and delivering complex programs at scale wed love to hear from you.
The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.
About Manulife and John Hancock
Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us visit is an Equal Opportunity Employer
At Manulife/John Hancock we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment retention advancement and compensation and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race ancestry place of origin colour ethnic origin citizenship religion or religious beliefs creed sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions) sexual orientation genetic characteristics veteran status gender identity gender expression age marital status family status disability or any other ground protected by applicable law.
It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process contact .
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CAN Ontario Toronto 250 Bloor Street EastWorking Arrangement
Salary range is expected to be between
$113260.00 CAD - $210340.00 CADEmployees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge skills qualifications experience and education/training. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location please contact for the salary range for your location.
Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits including health dental mental health vision short- and long-term disability life and AD&D insurance coverage adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays vacation personal and sick days and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S. please contact for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.
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About Company
Manulife is a leading financial services group. We provide financial advice, insurance, as well as wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions.
