SC Cleared Release Train Engineer

Experis; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking an experienced Release Train Engineer (RTE) to facilitate Agile Release Train activities in a SAFe environment. The role includes managing program-level risks and optimizing workflows while mentoring team members. Applicants should have proven experience as a Release Train Engineer and possess excellent facilitation and coaching skills. This is a hybrid role based in Hammersmith requiring one day in the office per week.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Release Train Engineer in a SAFe environment.
• Deep understanding of Agile principles, SAFe 6.0, and Scaled Agile practices.
• Ability to influence and drive continuous improvement across teams.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Program Increment (PI) Planning and post-PI activities.
• Manage and optimize the flow of value through the ART.
• Track program-level risks, impediments, and dependencies.

Skills

Release Train Engineer experience

Facilitation skills

Coaching skills

Understanding of Agile principles

Stakeholder management

Job description

Job Title: SC Cleared Release Train Engineer (RTE); Location: Hybrid/ Hammersmith 1 day per week; Contract Type: Inside; Duration: 12-18 months; Start Date: ASAP; Reporting To: Programme Manager

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Release Train Engineer (RTE) to support Agile Release Train (ART) activities aligned with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) 6.0. The RTE will act as a leader and coach, enabling agile teams to deliver value efficiently and effectively across the program level.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate Program Increment (PI) Planning and post-PI activities.
• Manage and optimize the flow of value through the ART.
• Maintain and manage the ART calendar and key events.
• Foster cross-team coordination and synchronization.
• Escalate and track program-level risks, impediments, and dependencies.
• Lead Inspect & Adapt (I&A) workshops and drive continuous improvement.
• Facilitate ART Syncs and Scrum of Scrums.
• Provide regular status updates and metrics to stakeholders.
• Support release planning in collaboration with Product Management and System Architects.
• Promote collaboration across Business Owners, Product Owners, and Agile Teams.

Deliverables

• PI Planning Facilitation – Organise and lead planning sessions at the start of each PI.
• Program Increment Objectives – Consolidated and committed PI objectives.
• Post-PI Report – Summary of RTE activities and outcomes.
• ART Sync Meetings – Weekly or bi-weekly coordination sessions.
• Risk and Dependency Register – Maintained and updated throughout the engagement.
• Program Metrics Report – Flow metrics, predictability, and velocity tracking.
• Inspect & Adapt Workshops – Facilitation of retrospectives and problem-solving sessions.
• Coach­ing Plan – Roadmap for improving Agile maturity and ART performance.
• Mentoring – Ongoing support for Scrum Masters and other scaled agile roles.
• Product Management Facilitation – Collaboration with PM/PO and Architecture teams.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience as a Release Train Engineer in a SAFe environment.
• Strong facilitation and coaching skills.
• Deep understanding of Agile principles, SAFe 6.0, and Scaled Agile practices.
• Experience managing program-level risks, dependencies, and metrics.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to influence and drive continuous improvement across teams.

Tools & Environment

• Access to necessary Agile tools will be provided.
• Collaboration with established ARTs and agile teams.
• Stakeholder engagement across business and technology functions.

If this is the role for you please submit your CV at your earliest convenience.