Umanist NA · 5 hours ago
Release Train Engineer
Pittsburgh, PA
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
$60/hr - $65/hr
7+ years expUmanist NA is seeking a Release Train Engineer to ensure deliverables are completed incrementally within an agile/SAFe framework. The role involves managing the agile release train, facilitating program execution, and ensuring effective communication among teams to meet program increment objectives.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Facilitates work for the Agile Release Train (ART) and is responsible for program execution, software delivery, escalating impediments, managing risk, and helping drive continuous improvement for the ART
Enables PI planning readiness through pre-PI planning activities (backlog reviews, preparedness reviews) working in conjunction with PM, Architects, Epic Owners, and Business Owners
Tracks the execution of features and capabilities through metrics across ART. Produces and presents ART level metrics on PI progress, impediments, quality and predictability
Manages and optimizes the flow of value through the ART, facilitates ART level events (including I&A, SoS, system demo) in helping to manage risks and dependencies—escalating impediments as needed
Ensures clear communication working alongside Scrum Masters to remove impediments and help the ART towards success in meeting its PI objectives
Helps Product Management in their efforts to manage and prioritize the ART Feature Backlog, generate a Vision, and build a Roadmap
Coordinates cross-train/cross-functional dependencies and activities as needed to deliver value across multiple ARTs
Utilizes the appropriate Agile methodology (Scrum/Kanban/XP) to facilitate the ART level activities and leverages thorough understanding of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) to optimize all ART activities
Drives consistent and valuable improvement via post-PI activities including Inspect and Adapt workshops
Exercise leadership to promote high-performing teams and ARTs through transparency, team empowerment and continuous learning in order to promote business value delivery
Performs other related duties and projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
BA or BS
7 years of job related experience
Excellent project management skills
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Excellent management skills
Excellent organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills
Ability to work and multi-task in a fast paced environment
Detail-oriented
PMP certification
Preferred
Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban/XP)
Thorough understanding of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
Company
Umanist NA
We are a global firm dedicated to creating human-centric solutions that drive innovation and growth across organizations worldwide.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase