SC Release Train Engineer

Experis; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Release Train Engineer to facilitate agile teams and optimize value delivery. The role requires proven experience in a SAFe environment and strong facilitation, coaching, and stakeholder management skills. Key responsibilities include organizing PI Planning sessions, managing program-level risks, and fostering cross-team collaboration. Candidates must be eligible for SC Clearance. Join a dynamic team focused on continuous improvement and agile practices.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Release Train Engineer in a SAFe environment.
• Deep understanding of Agile principles, SAFe 6.0, and Scaled Agile practices.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Program Increment (PI) Planning sessions.
• Manage and optimize the flow of value through the ART.
• Lead Inspect & Adapt (I&A) workshops and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Release Train Engineer experience

Facilitation skills

Coaching skills

Understanding of Agile principles

Strong stakeholder management

Job description

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 scalable 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.
• Must be willing and eligible to go through the SC Clearance process.

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.