Release Train Engineer (Hybrid)

A retail company in New Jersey has a great Hybrid opportunity awaiting a new Release Train Engineer. This position is a Hybrid role requiring the qualified professional to work at least 2 days in the office.

• Manage and optimize the flow of value through the ART using various tools, such as the Program Kanban and other information radiators
• Establish and communicate the annual calendars for Iterations and Program Increments (PIs)
• Facilitate PI Planning readiness by fostering a Continuous Exploration process that drives the synthesis of a Vision, a Roadmap, and Backlogs, and through Pre- and Post-PI Planning events
• Summarize Team PI Objectives into Program PI Objectives (the RTE) and publish them for visibility and transparency
• Assist in tracking the execution of features and capabilities
• Facilitate periodic synchronization events, including the ART sync
• Assist with economic decision-making by facilitating feature and capability estimation by teams and the roll-up to Epics, where necessary
• Help manage risks and dependencies; escalate and track impediments
• Provide input on resourcing to address critical bottlenecks
• Work with Product and Solution Management, Product Owners, and other stakeholders to help ensure strategy and execution alignment
• Help drive the Lean User Experience (UX) innovation cycle
• Work with the Program Management Office (PMO) on program execution and operational excellence
• Drive relentless improvement via Inspect and Adapt workshops; assess the agility level of the ART and help them improve
• Perform other duties, as needed

• 3+ years of experience in Scrum Master and/or RTE roles
• Bachelor's Degree in Business (or Management), Computer Science, or related discipline, or equivalent work experience
• Certified SAFe Scrum Master (CSM)
• Certified SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE)
• Proven experience implementing ARTs in SAFe / Agile environment
• Advanced knowledge of Lean-Agile practices
• Experience in program management, digital program management office coordination, dependency management (business / technology)
• Expert with Agile tools and technologies (e.g., JIRA, Confluence)
• Great interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong attention to detail
• Highly organized

• MBA and/or other Advanced Degree
• Six Sigma Black Belt Certification