Works under general direction. Uses discretion in identifying and responding to complex issues and assignments. Usually receives specific instructions and has work reviewed at frequent milestones. Determines when issues should be escalated to a higher level.
Interacts with and influences colleagues. Has working level contact with customers, suppliers and partners. May supervise others or make decisions which impact the work assigned to individuals or phases of projects.
Performs a range of work, sometimes complex and non routine, in a variety of environments. Applies methodical approach to issue definition and resolution.
Demonstrates an analytical and systematic approach to issue resolution. Takes the initiative in identifying and negotiating appropriate personal development opportunities.
Demonstrates effective communication skills. Contributes fully to the work of teams.
Plans, schedules and monitors own work (and that of others where applicable) competently within limited deadlines and according to relevant legislation, standards and procedures.
Appreciates the wider business context, and how own role relates to other roles and to the business of the employer or client.
WHAT YOULL DO:
Active membership in the RTE Community of Practice helping the organization to maintain alignment, learn new techniques, and improve technical and quality practices.
Assists the ART to relentlessly improve through the facilitation of ART Retrospectives as often as needed, to improve backlog management, ART reviews, sprint reviews, or ART coordination and higher-level function.
Work with RTE community to determine ways to help ARTs across the company improve cross-train and solution group coordination and collaboration.
Facilitates the coordinated preparation and execution of release planning for the ART.
Will have Scrum Masters for the teams on the ART
Facilitates the coordination of initiatives that cross multiple release trains.
Coaches the Agile release train to improve in the implementation of Agile processes, practices, and mindset.
The RTE may be called upon to lead projects that impact the ART but may not require work being added to team backlogs.
Assisting in the execution of product vision.
Support teams commitments and continuous growth.
Empower teams to be owners of their products and processes
WHO YOU ARE:
Bachelor s Degree + 4 years experience OR 8 years relevant experience.
4 years experience as Release Train Engineer, Scrum Master, or Agile Project/Program Manager
Must have experience with collaboration and influence with Director level stakeholders
Must understand the difference between being Agile and doing Agile
Understands Lean thinking and implementation
Servant leader and strong communicator with strong interpersonal skills who can:
Listen and support teams in problem-identification and decision making
Encourage an environment that values mutual respect, openness, and courage
Persuade by influence rather than authority
Understand and empathize with others
Think beyond day-to-day activities
Experience working in an Agile organization using Scrum, XP, Kanban, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), or other scaling model
Desirable:
Agile Certification (A-CSM, PSM, or PMI-ACP)
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Advanced degree in industry related subject
SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) or other SAFe certifications preferred
Strong technical aptitude and experience leading teams in delivering quality software.
Experience applying Lean Thinking and Systems Thinking in large organizations.
Experience with Lean Portfolio Management facilitation for program, portfolio, or executive level