Lead Release Train Engineer

Humana; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Humana is seeking a Lead Release Train Engineer to serve as the servant leader and coach for a complex Agile Release Train (ART). You will enable SAFe adoption, coach Scrum Masters and Product Owners, and partner with business and technology leaders to drive value delivery and continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes advanced Agile practices, orchestration of PI planning, and removal of impediments across multiple teams to ensure program success and predictable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 7+ years related experience including 5+ years as Scrum Master, Agile Coach, RTE, or similar leadership role.
• Extensive SAFe experience leading Agile Release Trains.
• Current SAFe RTE/SPC or comparable certification.
• Advanced knowledge of Agile delivery methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Lean-Agile).
• Experience influencing senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Strong facilitation, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and serve as servant leader for a complex ART, upholding SAFe principles.
• Lead ART events: PI Planning, Scrum of Scrums, System Demos, Inspect & Adapt.
• Ensure PI Planning readiness through exploration, roadmapping, backlog refinement.
• Coach and mentor Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and stakeholders on Lean-Agile practices.
• Partner with Product Management and others to align strategy with execution.
• Identify and resolve program-level dependencies, risks, and impediments.
• Drive continuous improvement via Inspect & Adapt and improvement initiatives.
• Promote collaboration across teams, architects, and business stakeholders.
• Use Agile metrics and dashboards to assess ART performance and health.
• Support value streams and Agile delivery maturity across the org.
• Foster Communities of Practice and built-in quality practices.

Skills

Leadership

Facilitation

Coaching

Stakeholder management

Communication

Agile delivery

Lean-Agile principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent

Master's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Jira Align

Azure DevOps

Job description

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The Lead Release Train Engineer (RTE) serves as the servant leader, facilitator, and coach for a complex Agile Release Train (ART), supporting multiple Scrum teams in delivering business value through the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). This role is responsible for facilitating ART execution, promoting Agile best practices, removing impediments, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The Lead Release Train Engineer collaborates closely with business and technology leaders to drive alignment, transparency, predictability, and successful delivery of strategic initiatives.

The Lead Release Train Engineer performs advanced work requiring extensive experience, independent judgment, and the ability to solve complex problems across large-scale programs and value streams.

The Lead Release Train Engineer serves as the primary facilitator and coach for a complex Agile Release Train (ART), ensuring alignment with SAFe principles and Agile best practices. This role partners with business and technology stakeholders to optimize value delivery, improve program execution, and drive continuous improvement across teams. The Lead Release Train Engineer leverages Agile metrics, assessments, and feedback mechanisms to identify opportunities for increased efficiency, collaboration, and delivery excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary facilitator and servant leader for a complex Agile Release Train (ART), ensuring effective adoption and execution of SAFe principles, practices, and ceremonies.
• Lead and facilitate ART events, including Program Increment (PI) Planning, Scrum of Scrums, System Demos, Inspect and Adapt Workshops, and other program-level ceremonies.
• Facilitate PI Planning readiness through continuous exploration, roadmap alignment, backlog refinement, and pre- and post-PI planning activities.
• Coach, mentor, and influence Scrum Masters, Product Owners, technical teams, business partners, and leaders at all levels, including executive leadership, on Lean-Agile practices and mindsets.
• Partner with Product Management, Product Owners, Solution Management, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment between strategic objectives and execution.
• Identify, manage, and help resolve program-level dependencies, risks, and impediments that impact the flow of value across teams.
• Drive continuous improvement by facilitating Inspect and Adapt workshops and leading the execution of improvement initiatives.
• Promote collaboration among teams, architects, engineering leaders, and business stakeholders to improve delivery outcomes.
• Utilize Agile metrics, dashboards, and program health indicators to assess ART performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support the development and maturation of value streams and Agile delivery practices across the organization.
• Foster Communities of Practice and encourage the adoption of engineering excellence and built-in quality practices.
• Ensure teams maintain focus on quality, predictability, continuous delivery, and the achievement of business outcomes.
• Partner with the Agility Enablement organization to improve program execution, operational excellence, and Agile maturity.
• Exercise considerable independent judgment and decision-making while establishing priorities, managing competing demands, and guiding work across multiple teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
• 7+ years of related experience, including 5+ years serving as a Scrum Master, Agile Coach, Release Train Engineer, or similar Agile leadership role supporting large-scale, technically complex initiatives.
• Extensive experience leading Agile Release Trains within a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment.
• Current SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE), SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), or comparable SAFe certification.
• Advanced knowledge of Agile delivery methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, and Lean-Agile principles.
• Demonstrated success leading large, complex programs and value streams across multiple teams and stakeholder groups.
• Experience influencing and collaborating with senior leaders, business stakeholders, product teams, portfolio management, and technology organizations.
• Strong facilitation, communication, coaching, and leadership skills with the ability to drive alignment through influence.
• High emotional intelligence and strong relationship-building capabilities.
• Passion for continuous improvement and delivering exceptional customer and business outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Advanced proficiency with Agile Lifecycle Management tools, such as Jira Align, and Azure DevOps.
• Advanced Agile certifications, such as ASM, A-SPC, CSP-SM, A-CSM, or PSM III.
• Agile Coaching certifications, such as ICP-ATF, ICP-ACC, o