Finance Release Train Engineer (RTE) Manager

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We are seeking the best talent for a Finance Release Train Engineer (RTE) Manager to be located in New Brunswick NJ or Raritan NJ.

This is a key leadership role within SigniFi Technology Services responsible for orchestrating end-to-end Agile delivery across Finance platformsincluding S/4HANA Central Finance (CFIN) Transact Treasury (TMS) and DataHub (DDGR).

This role acts as the primary delivery integrator across Business Business Technology (BT) and TS Application Development ensuring scalable predictable and high-quality execution of the Finance transformation roadmap.

The RTE Manager will lead Agile Release Trains (ARTs) manage cross-functional dependencies and embed AI-enabled SDLC FlexOps and engineering excellence practicesto accelerate delivery and improve system reliability.

Key Responsibilities

Finance Agile Delivery Leadership

• Lead and orchestrate Agile Release Trains (ARTs)supporting Finance capabilities (A2R P2P I2C Treasury)

• Facilitate all SAFe ceremonies including:

  • PI Planning

  • Scrum of Scrums

  • System Demos

  • Inspect & Adapt sessions

• Align delivery execution with Finance business priorities quarterly releases and global rollout waves

Program Execution & Integration

• Manage end-to-end delivery across Finance systems including:

  • S/4HANA (CFIN)

  • SAP BTP integrations

  • DataHub / HANA / DataSphere

• Drive dependency management across squads platforms and vendors

• Identify escalate and resolve program risks blockers and critical path issues

Governance & Quality Engineering

• Ensure adherence to J&J SDLC and governance standards including:

  • Functional & Technical Design (FDS/TDS) reviews

  • Code quality and transport governance

  • Testing readiness (SIT UAT BST)

  • Cutover planning and execution

• Partner with TS teams to ensure SOX-compliant audit-ready delivery

FlexOps & Stability

• Enable the One FlexOps model ensuring seamless integration between build and run

• Drive system stability and operational excellence including:

  • Reduction of P1/P2 incidents

  • Improved MTTR and proactive monitoring

  • Strong cutover and release quality

• Coordinate with Basis SRE and platform teams for environment readiness

AI-Enabled SDLC & Innovation

• Drive adoption of AI-driven SDLC (SASA / agent-based delivery)

• Enable teams to leverage:

  • Functional Technical and Developer AI agents

  • Automated documentation testing and code generation

• Deliver measurable improvements in:

  • Delivery speed (2540% productivity gains)

  • Quality and defect reduction

Stakeholder & Executive Engagement

• Serve as the primary orchestration point across Business BT TS and partners (e.g. Deloitte)

• Provide clear data-driven program reportingto senior stakeholders (CIO CFO TS LT)

• Ensure alignment across global Finance transformation initiatives

Continuous Improvement

• Lead Inspect & Adapt cyclesto improve:

  • Delivery predictability

  • Agile maturity

  • Engineering quality

• Leverage tools such as Jira Confluence and analytics dashboardsfor performance tracking

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering Finance Systems or related field

• 8 years of experience in technology delivery program management or agile leadership

• 3 years in a Scaled Agile (SAFe) environment preferably as RTE Scrum Master or Program Lead

• Strong experience in Finance transformation programs (SAP S/4HANA ERP or similar)

• Proven ability to manage large-scale cross-functional enterprise delivery

Preferred

• SAFe RTE certification or SAFe Program Consultant

• Experience with:

  • S/4HANA Central Finance (CFIN)

  • Treasury (TMS) Transact or Finance processes (A2R P2P I2C)

  • SAP BTP and Data platforms (HANA DataSphere)

• Exposure to AI-enabled SDLC / automation frameworks

• Experience in regulated environments (SOX compliance-driven delivery)

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