Data-Driven Agile Release Train Lead (Hybrid)

Coventry Building Society; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK building society is seeking a Release Train Engineer to work across their Data Portfolio. You will orchestrate delivery initiatives, coach teams in Agile methodologies, and manage Agile Release Train ceremonies. This role requires strong leadership in a data-driven environment, excellent communication skills, and experience in both Agile and Waterfall approaches. Benefits include a hybrid work model, bonus scheme, and comprehensive wellbeing support.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Annual discretionary bonus scheme

Personal pension with matched contributions

Life assurance

Private medical insurance

Health screening eligibility

Qualifications

• Previous experience with leading teams within a Data-led context.
• Demonstrated experience of leading trains to delivery business prioritised outcomes.
• Ability to mitigate risks & dependencies at a train level.

Responsibilities

• Orchestrate delivery of multiple change initiatives across technology.
• Coach teams within an Agile Release Train to deliver significant outcomes.
• Manage effective Agile Release Train ceremonies ensuring expected outcomes.

Skills

Expert agile practitioner

Leadership in data-led context

Stakeholder management

Excellent communicator

Negotiate with internal and external stakeholders

Job description

A leading UK building society is seeking a Release Train Engineer to work across their Data Portfolio. You will orchestrate delivery initiatives, coach teams in Agile methodologies, and manage Agile Release Train ceremonies. This role requires strong leadership in a data-driven environment, excellent communication skills, and experience in both Agile and Waterfall approaches. Benefits include a hybrid work model, bonus scheme, and comprehensive wellbeing support.