Release Train Engineer

Release Train EngineerAs an RTE, your major responsibilities are to facilitate the ART events and processes and assist the teams in delivering value. RTEs communicate with stakeholders, escalate impediments, help manage risk, and drive relentless improvement. In addition, the RTE will manage and optimize the value flow through the Agile Release train by making use of tools including Jira and Jira Align. The RTE will also conduct post planning and pre-planning program increment events. This person will also train the key roles of the Agile Train such as Product Owner, Product Manager, Scrum Master and Release Train Manager.Key Responsibilities and Duties

Establish the annual calendar to communicate for every iteration and program increment.

Facilitate PI planning event.

Summarize the team objectives and aligning them towards the Program Objectives and making them available for stakeholders for transparency and visibility.

Tracks feature and capability execution.

Manages risk, escalates barriers, and helps in making an economic decision to roll up to epics.

Coach team members and other stakeholders in SAFe and Agile practices, as needed.

Actively participate in SAFe and Agile Community of Practice.

Help teams establish a DevOps culture and mindset, focusing extensively on the Continuous Delivery Pipeline and associated Agile technical practices.

Ensure teams are within their capacity and WIP limits to help them successfully deliver on their commitments.

Understand risks to plans resulting from dependency conflicts, blockers, and resource constraints, and help drive proactive measures to enable teams to deliver on time.

Utilize TaskTop to identify bottlenecks, WIP, and throughput to guide the optimization of workflows, improve velocity, and better prioritize efforts for more predictable delivery. 

Create Rapid Release calendars at the team level as well as at the Program level.

Create Iterations for a PI for all the teams in Jira.

Protects the teams from outside disruptions to delivery.

Collaborate with the Product Manager to ensure the program has a healthy product/program backlog.

Coaches team to adjust project scope, timing, and budgets as needed, based on the needs of the business.

Ensures the team follows standard processes while identifying opportunities for improvement.

​Educational Requirements

University (Degree) Preferred

Work Experience

5+ Years Required; 7+ Years Preferred

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Career Level9PLRequired:

5+yrs of Agile experience

3+yrs of Release Train Engineer or Scrum Master experience

Preferred:

Agile certification

Jira / Jira Align experience

Industry experience within Technology Retirement preferred

Financial service experience a plus.

Related SkillsAdaptability, Collaboration, Communication, Consultative Communication, Executive Presence, General Risk Management, Influence, Problem Solving, Program Management, Project Management, Relationship Management, Stakeholder EngagementBase Pay Range: $122,400/yr. - $192,800/yr.Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans).Company OverviewTIAA is the leading provider of financial services in the academic, research, medical, cultural and government fields. We offer a wide range of financial solutions, including investing, banking, advice and education, and retirement services.Benefits and Total RewardsThe organization is committed to making financial well-being possible for its clients, and is equally committed to the well-being of our associates. That’s why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to make a positive difference in the lives of our associates and their loved ones. Our benefits include a superior retirement program and highly competitive health, wellness and work life offerings that can help you achieve and maintain your best possible physical, emotional and financial well-being. To learn more about your benefits, please review our Benefits Summary (https://www.tiaa.org/public/pdf/benefits-at-a-glance.pdf) .Equal OpportunityWe are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.Read more about the Equal Opportunity Law here (https://www.dol.gov/general/topics/posters) .Accessibility SupportTIAA offers support for those who need assistance with our online application process to provide an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities.If you are a U.S. applicant and desire a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application please use one of the below options to contact our accessibility support team:Phone: (800) 842-2755Email: accessibility.support@tiaa.orgPrivacy NoticesFor Applicants of TIAA, Nuveen and Affiliates residing in US (other than California), click here (https://www.tiaa.org/public/tiaa-nuveen-privacy) .For Applicants of TIAA, Nuveen and Affiliates residing in California, please click here (https://www.tiaa.org/public/tiaa-nuveen-ca-privacy) .For Applicants of Nuveen residing in Europe and APAC, please click here (https://www.tiaa.org/public/nuveen-eu-uk-privacy) .For Applicants of Greenwood residing in Brazil (English), click here (https://www.tiaa.org/public/support/privacy/applicants-greenwood-privacy) .For Applicants of Greenwood residing in Brazil (Portuguese), click here (https://www.tiaa.org/public/support/privacy/applicants-greenwood-portuguese-privacy) .For Applicants of Westchester residing in Brazil (English), click here (https://www.tiaa.org/public/support/privacy/applicants-westchester-privacy) .For Applicants of Westchester residing in Brazil (Portuguese), click here (https://www.tiaa.org/public/support/privacy/applicants-westchester-portuguese-privacy) .TIAA started out over 100 years ago to help ensure teachers could retire with dignity. Today, many people who work at not-for-profits rely on our wide range of financial products and services to support and strengthen their financial well-being.Privacy Notices

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