ICW Group · 22 hours ago
Release Train Engineer
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$122K/yr - $218K/yr
6+ years expICW Group is a well-established insurance company committed to transforming the insurance carrier space. They are seeking a Release Train Engineer to oversee the successful delivery of product roadmaps for a large-scale Agile Release train, ensuring alignment with business objectives and effective execution across multiple teams.
Financial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Oversees all planning and roadmap execution for highly visible insurance products and services
Works closely with product managers, architects, and business stakeholders to ensure the ART’s objectives align with business strategy and that there is clear communication throughout the release train
Ensures key ceremonies such as PI Planning, ART Syncs, and Scrum of Scrums are effectively executed
Leads PI planning sessions by coordinating pre-planning activities, driving cross-team planning, and ensuring objectives, timelines, and goals are aligned across teams
Ensures efficient allocation of resources across Agile teams to optimize performance and meet deadlines
Oversees and guides the teams in the ART to ensure alignment in goals, processes, and delivery cadence, ensuring timely and continuous delivery of value
Works with Scrum masters and Agile coach to implement Agile practices and facilitate Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and demos across teams
Collaborates with teams to ensure DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation are embedded into the delivery process
Fosters strong collaboration between Agile teams, Product Owners, and other stakeholders to align priorities and ensure seamless execution
Fosters a culture of continuous improvement by identifying and implementing processes to improve efficiency and reduce bottlenecks within the ART
Sets up the Working Agreements for the Agile teams and several other non-Agile teams
Identifies and manages program-level risks, dependencies, and impediments, ensuring transparency and proactive risk mitigation across the ART
Provides visibility into program status, velocity, risks, and quality through reporting tools and dashboards
Communicates program status, risks, and outcomes to stakeholders at all levels of the organization, ensuring transparency and alignment with business objectives
Manages program budgets, track expenses, and ensures the financial health of the large-scale ART
Identifies opportunities for improving Agile practices across the organization and implement changes to drive efficiency and team productivity
Partners with LACE leader to execute the Agile transformation strategy and roadmap
Defines and tracks key performance metrics related to Agile adoption and team performance. Uses data to drive discussions around team effectiveness and continuous improvement
Coaches Product Managers on rapid Product Prototyping, Value streams, Roadmap Creation, Prioritization techniques, and MVP identification
Provides hands-on coaching and guidance to Agile teams, ensuring adherence to Agile values, principles, and best practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university is required with a major or emphasis in Business, Finance, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Minimum of 6-8 years of related experience inclusive of managing technical teams, collecting business needs, and translating requirements to a technical audience
Minimum 5 years of leadership as a Senior Project Manager, Program Manager, or similar role, with a track record of successfully launching and managing core insurance products or platforms
Solid working knowledge of the Agile Scrum development process
Ability to lead, manage, coach and mentor a team
Must display organizational agility; able to develop and leverage effective relationships and networks; know how to get things done through both formal channels and informal networks
Technical background with a good understanding of software development processes, cloud technologies, APIs, and data integration
Competencies in analytical thinking and decision-making. Must be results driven
Ability to develop and present complex data or information in a clear and simple format to all levels of the business
Ability to translate business goals into concrete strategy and tactical plans
Experience working with cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization, with a demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively across departments and geographies
Excellent communication skills (verbal/written), good interpersonal and leadership skills
Experience in building strong and collaborative relationships within internal IT partner organizations
Experience in negotiation and management of contracts and SOWs with third parties, internal Legal and vendor management teams
Working knowledge of MS office products & Jira
Preferred
Experience in the insurance industry highly desired
Certified SAFe certifications (e.g., SAFe 6.0 Practitioner, SPC, RTE) are highly desirable
Company
ICW Group
ICW Group Insurance Companies is a top-tier, national, multi-line Property & Casualty insurance company, providing comprehensive coverage to safeguard our customers’ world.
1001-5000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Rob deViere
Vice President, Head of Distribution & Marketing
Iva Yuan
Chief Actuary, Head of Reserving, Pricing and Product
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