Release Train Engineer Project Manager

Lexis Nexis; Paris; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading risk data analytics provider in Paris seeks a Release Train Engineer (Project Manager II) to manage an Agile Release Train within a scaled agile framework. The ideal candidate will have Agile leadership experience, strong problem-solving abilities, and exceptional communication skills. Responsibilities include facilitating Agile events, coaching teams, and ensuring alignment with strategic goals. The role offers a chance to contribute to innovative risk solutions used by top financial institutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of RTE/Project Management experience.
• Scrum Master certification required.
• Experience with Agile practices (Scrum, Kanban).
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Serve as a key leader for cross-squad organization and delivery.
• Ensure teams align with strategic goals.
• Lead and facilitate key ART events.
• Coach teams on SAFe principles.
• Identify and remove impediments.

Connaissances

Agile leadership

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Coaching and mentoring

Conflict resolution

Formation

Undergraduate or Master’s degree

Outils

Jira

Confluence

GitHub

Power BI

Description du poste

Overview

Release Train Engineer (Project Manager II) LexisNexis Risk Solutions is seeking a passionate Project Manager and servant leader with excellent Agile knowledge to embrace Release Train Engineer (RTE) responsibilities. The candidate will manage an Agile Release Train (ART) in a scaled agile framework (SAFe), over a group of 20+ squads as part of our Technology group.

This role requires an experienced Agile practitioner on SAFe, with excellent leadership skills who loves solving problems and operating at a transversal level. You will be a key contributor to the continued success of our software development organization with SAFe. This RTE will ensure the ART functions smoothly, teams are aligned, and value is delivered effectively, acting as a facilitator, coach, and problem solver.

LexisNexis Risk Solutions is a leading provider of innovative solutions for significant risk data analytics challenges. We use the power of data and advanced analytics to help our customers make better, timelier decisions. Our innovative solutions enable organizations to manage risks like identity theft, fraud, money laundering, terrorism, and preventing financial crimes, amongst others.

Financial Crime Compliance business delivers innovative and quality products to prestigious financial institutions across the world. Be part of our mission and strategy to enhance our industry-leading and sophisticated products used by the top 200 banks.

Skills and Qualifications

• Education: Undergraduate or Master’s degree (preferred) from an accredited educational institution.

• Certifications: Scrum Master certification required; SAFe RTE certification desired or proven equivalent experience. PMI Agile Practitioner’s Certification preferred.

• Experience: 5+ years of RTE / Project Management in the Software Development domain and Product Increment planning for the ART. Experience in working across multiple teams, facilitating joined contributions and alignment. Strong leadership with a passion to lead continuous improvement culture through the teams. Acts as a servant leader, guiding and supporting the ART to deliver value effectively and efficiently.

• Agile/SAFe proficiency: Experience with Agile development practices (Scrum, Kanban, and other Agile methodologies) and a deep understanding of SAFe principles and their application in a scaled environment.

• Tools: Advanced proficiency in Jira and associated Atlassian plugins (XRAY, Confluence, Advanced Roadmap, etc.), JQL searches, running reports, capturing metrics, and ensuring adherence. Proficiency with SharePoint, GitHub, Miro, Power BI, and Excel. Ability to adapt and use company-specific tools for collaboration and reporting. Ability to use AI tools and proactively suggest AI solutions to enhance squad productivity.

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written English communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate effectively with technical teams, product managers, and executives. Collaboration with resources and squads across France and multiple English-speaking countries is required.

• Other: Problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills; coaching and mentoring skills to improve performance and foster a collaborative environment; leadership to drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership: Serve as a key leader for the Technology group to ensure cross-squad scope of work is organized and delivered according to SAFe.

• Alignment & Backlog: Ensure teams are aligned with strategic goals. Oversee continuous backlog refinement activities and guide Product Owners and Product Managers.

• ART Events: Lead and facilitate key ART events like PI Planning, System Demos, and Inspect & Adapt workshops. Ensure outcomes are communicated to stakeholders and monitor execution.

• Coaching & Mentoring: Coach teams and individuals on SAFe principles; lead the Scrum Masters chapter working group and function as a Scrum Master for transversal squads.

• Impediments & Dependencies: Identify and remove impediments; manage dependencies between cross-teams and external stakeholders to minimize disruptions.

• Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of continuous improvement by facilitating retrospectives, analyzing feedback, and implementing changes to optimize ART performance. Evangelize SAFe and onboard newcomers as needed.

• Stakeholder Management: Communicate with stakeholders, provide progress updates, and ensure alignment with business deliverables.

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