Leads and serves as the highest authority on the implementation and optimization for the SAFe methodology within the ART
Ensure the quality and timeliness of deliverables in the ART by managing dependencies and risks
Manages and optimizes the flow of value within the ART using a variety of tools and methods to ensure strategy and execution are in alignment
Assist Scrum Masters in the execution of Planning increments (PI s).
Ensure backlogs are complete, relevant and in alignment with strategic objectives and follows DoR and DoD standards
Facilitation & coaching
Facilitates and drive ART ceremonies including PI planning, Scrum of Scrums, System Demo s and Inspect and Adapt sessions.
Measure and improve ART performance (maturity) through clearly defined metrics Coach and advise leaders, teams and scrum masters in Lean-Agile practices, mindsets and execution
Coach and support the team in applying the agile way of working (Scrum, KanBan, ScrumBan) that fits best with the type of work they have.
Communication and collaboration
Serve as the primary point of contact for all ART stakeholders. - Communicates progress, status and challenges to stakeholders including senior management and ensures that business strategy and technology strategy are connected.
Foster collaboration between teams, product management, system architects and services
Identify and resolve conflicts that impede the ARTs progress
Leadership
Provide a servant leadership style aimed at support and guiding teams and stakeholders
Performs functional allocation of resources to identified and required tasks and their dependencies Develop and maintain a high level of team morale and cohesion
Drive an empower the ART to self-organize and self-manage
Communicates progress, status and challenges to stakeholders including senior management
Requirements:
5+ years of experience in a Release Train Engineer or similar role within an Agile environment.
Proven track record in delivery management, with experience leading cross-functional teams.
Strong understanding of SAFe principles and practices, with a focus on flow metrics
Technical awareness with good domain knowledge
Excellent facilitation, coaching, and mentoring skills.
Proficiency in Agile tools and metrics tracking.
A understanding of the phases of software delivery (SDLC)
Ability to motivate teams
Ability to think beyond day-to-day activities and apply system thinking