Release Train Engineer M365

Overview

The Release Train Engineer will coordinate and facilitate all Agile Release Train events, which includes PI Planning, System Demo, Scrum of Scrums, PI Inspect & Adapt and PO Sync. Act as the next level escalation for obstacles reported by Development Teams and strive to empower teams to remove impediments. Works with the Program Team to resolve or escalate risks and issues and ensures collaboration in cross-train Scrum of Scrums.

Responsibilities

Continuously ensures planned work aligns to the Release Train value stream
Enable teams to remove impediments. Act as escalation point for impediments the team cannot remove in a timely manner
Own escalated impediments and raise issues to leadership if they cannot be resolved in a timely manner
Continuously work with teams and to deliver PI Objectives
Own the Agile Release Train Risks, Assumptions, Issues and Dependencies (RAID) or Risks, Owned, Accepted, Mitigated (ROAM) logs
Manage dependencies between Development Teams within and across Programs or Agile Release Trains
Partner with others to identify and address staffing and tool needs
Enable and coach teams to define capacity for PI Planning
Develop and serve as owner of the program release communication plan; schedule and facilitate program release planning activities
Gather and report performance information and metrics (e.g., Release burn down data, etc.)
Update and communicate Release Plans
Collaborate with Product Management, Systems Architects, teams as needed
Build and maintain relationships with lines of business, teams, management, and key stakeholders
Support the Communities of Practice as needed
Help bring the Agile community to Navy Federal
Assist with developing and delivering training and workshops as requested
Become an influential leader within for the team and promote Agility across Navy Federal
Encourage teams to embrace a Lean/Agile Mindset
Help resolve team conflicts when needed
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Significant experience working in an agile transformation successfully coaching and transitioning teams, programs, and portfolios
Experience working with tools such as Jira, Rally, Azure DevOps, etc. to facilitate scrum teams
Experience in creating reporting metrics and dashboards that illustrate the flow of value
Experience in leading successful delivery teams
Experience in software development
Experience as a Scrum Master or Delivery Lead in leading transformation
Successful track record implementing Agile methodologies
Experience working with all levels of staff, management, stakeholders, vendors
Experience in leading, guiding and coaching professional staff
Ability to coach and mentor scrum masters and empower the delivery teams to embrace agility
Ability to remove impediments that impact the team's planned execution
Ability to create release plans and roadmaps needed for existing product or platform release
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a matrixed environment
SAFe RTE, Leading SAFE or SAFe Advanced Scrum Master certifications
Advanced skill to influence, negotiate and persuade to reach agreeable exchange and positive outcomes
Advanced skill in motivating and uplifting team members using teaching/mentoring skills
Advanced skill building effective relationships through rapport, trust, diplomacy and tact
Advanced problem solving, collaboration, critical thinking, team building, and presentation skills
Advanced verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
Advanced word processing, spreadsheet, diagramming, and presentation software skills
Advanced skill to deliver presentations to virtual and in-person teams
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field, or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Desired Qualifications

Experience leading Agile teams as a Scrum Master, Product Owner, or Release Train Engineer, Project Manager
Experience working within an organization going through an Agile transformation
Advanced knowledge of Navy Federal functions, philosophy, operations and organizational objectives
PMP, SAFe Program Consultant Certification or other advanced Agile Certification
Prior experience with technical program management, waterfall framework, and working in a hybrid Agile/waterfall environment

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM

Location: 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA Heritage Oaks Drive Pensacola, FL Security Drive Winchester, VA 22602

About Us

Navy Federal provides much more than a job. We provide a meaningful career experience, including a culture that is energized, engaged and committed; and fierce appreciation for our teams, who are rewarded with highly competitive pay and generous benefits and perks.

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