Position Overview
Client is seeking an experienced Release Train Engineer (RTE) to lead and manage the Agile Release Train (ART) for its web platforms. This role requires a strong background in Agile program execution digital delivery and cross-functional collaboration. The RTE will serve as a key leader ensuring alignment between Product Architecture and DevOps teams to deliver high-quality scalable digital experiences.
Key Responsibilities
Agile Release Train (ART) Leadership
- Partner with the Lead RTE to manage ART activities and ensure efficient value delivery.
- Facilitate Program Increment (PI) planning demos retrospectives and other ART ceremonies.
- Build and maintain Jira dashboards Confluence documentation and executive reporting.
- Define and drive consistency in cadence reporting and PI objectives across teams.
- Coach Scrum Masters Product Owners and stakeholders on Agile practices and delivery alignment.
Delivery Governance & Reporting
- Track and report on velocity burn-up/burn-down trends and delivery health.
- Identify risks impediments and dependencies; escalate and drive resolution.
- Maintain Agile delivery tools and dashboards to ensure transparency.
- Support leadership in holding teams accountable to delivery timelines and quality.
Cross-Functional Communication
- Manage ART communication channels and Confluence hubs.
- Drive alignment knowledge sharing and consistent onboarding across web teams.
- Ensure documentation and collaboration tools are up to date and accessible.
Strategic Project Support
- Coordinate high-priority cross-product initiatives (e.g. Digital Triage Tool).
- Partner with Product Engineering Architecture and DevOps to align delivery with business goals.
- Contribute to adoption and change management of delivery frameworks and tools.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree or equivalent experience.
- 8 years in digital/technical delivery roles.
- 5 years managing Agile release cycles and aligning delivery with product roadmaps.
- 3 years as a Release Train Engineer or similar leadership role.
- Strong experience with DevOps CI/CD and automation.
- Proficiency in Jira Confluence MS Teams Excel and PowerPoint.
- Experience collaborating with UX Architecture and Engineering teams
What Youll Bring
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- A proactive problem-solving mindset that removes blockers and drives results.
- Ability to coach teams and promote continuous improvement.
- Skill in translating strategy into actionable delivery plans.