PTR Global · 1 day ago
SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE)
Reston, VA
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level
$65/hr - $70/hrPTR Global is a leading provider of information technology and workforce solutions. They are seeking a Release Train Engineer (RTE) to champion Lean-Agile principles, guide teams in adopting agile methodologies, and facilitate major ART ceremonies while ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Champion Lean-Agile principles and practices across the ART, ensuring alignment with the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
Guide teams in adopting agile methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, and XP, promoting consistent iteration and continuous value delivery
Facilitate the development and execution of Program Increments (PIs) and drive continuous improvement initiatives
Lead and facilitate major ART ceremonies, including PI Planning, system demos, Scrum of Scrums, and Inspect and Adapt workshops
Coordinate cross-team efforts, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and enabling smooth flow of information across participants
Manage interdependencies across teams and remove impediments to foster seamless collaboration
Identify and track risks, impediments, and dependencies that may affect ART progress
Collaborate with teams to resolve issues or escalate concerns to leadership when needed
Use critical thinking to navigate complex problems and maintain ART momentum
Act as an Agile coach for teams and stakeholders, simplifying complex Lean-Agile concepts and promoting best practices
Communicate PI objectives, progress updates, risks, and key milestones to ART stakeholders
Interpret data to identify improvement opportunities and enable data-driven decision-making
Qualification
Required
Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Engineering or related field
Experience in implementation methodologies and the application development environment
Knowledge of the appropriate business functional area and the business
Proven leadership experience
Proven management skills
Deep knowledge and hands-on experience with SAFe, Lean, and Agile frameworks
Strong facilitation, coordination, and communication skills
Proven ability to manage risks, resolve conflicts, and guide multiple teams toward common objectives
Experience coaching and mentoring Agile teams and stakeholders
Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities
Preferred
SAFe RTE certification preferred (or relevant SAFe certifications)
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401K contributions
PTO
Sick leave
Other benefits mandated by applicable state or localities where you reside or work
Company
PTR Global
Engage with the largest Latina-owned IT & Professional staffing provider in the U.S.
Founded in 1996
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase