Program Manager (Release Train Engineer) - Software Infrastructure, IS Core

Expeditors International; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in global logistics seeks a Program Manager to act as Release Train Engineer for their Software Infrastructure Team. This role involves facilitating team processes, managing risks, and driving continuous improvement. Candidates should possess strong leadership and communication skills, with a background in Agile methodologies. The position is on-site in the Seattle area, requiring local candidates or those willing to relocate.

Benefits

Paid vacation

401(k)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Insurance

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Project or Program Management experience.
• Experience leading large, complex teams.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate team events including PI Planning and Scrum of Scrums.
• Support the creation of the Software Infrastructure roadmap.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Agile

Coaching

Education

Four-year degree

Tools

Azure DevOps

Job description

Program Manager (Release Train Engineer) - Software Infrastructure, IS Core

Full-time

“We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” - Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder

Global supply chain management is what we do, but at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics.

• 18,000 trained professionals
• 350+ locations worldwide across 60+ countries
• Globally unified systems

The Program Manager will fill the role of Release Train Engineer (RTE) for the Software Infrastructure Team. Software Infrastructure is focused on delivering the tools and capabilities our development teams need to deliver new business functionality by the Information Services department. The tools we provide are a critical technology enabler that ensures our company continues to be the recognized industry leader in global logistics.

The RTE is responsible for facilitating team events and processes, assisting teams in delivering value, communicating with stakeholders, escalating and removing impediments, helping manage risk, and driving continuous improvement. The RTE will report to the Software Infrastructure Senior Manager and work directly with the Product Manager, Product Owners, Architects, Team Managers, and various stakeholders across the company.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate and coach the team through processes and execution to deliver value
• Partner with the Product Manager and Architects to maintain clarity and purpose for the team's vision, strategy, and goals
• Facilitate team events including PI Planning, Scrum of Scrums, ART Sync, System Demos, and Retrospectives
• Identify, communicate, and resolve issues or risks to execution and delivery
• Support the creation and evolution of the Software Infrastructure roadmap in coordination with the Product Manager and Architects
• Understand high-level technical design and requirements to support execution
• Influence and participate in agile release scoping
• Partner with Product Management and Architects on release planning
• Develop and publish metrics to track progress and success
• Lead and coach teams in adapting to changes and challenges through relentless improvement

This position is on-site in the greater Seattle, WA area, with locations including Downtown Seattle, Lynnwood, or Bellevue (Factoria). Candidates must be local or willing to relocate; relocation assistance is not provided.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 4+ years of Project or Program Management experience or Scrum Master/RTE
• Passion for leading, inspiring, facilitating, and communicating
• Strong understanding of SDLC, Lean/Agile, and SAFe principles
• Assertive personality with interpersonal and leadership skills
• Change-driven and execution-oriented - "Practical Idealist"
• Experience leading large, complex teams
• Ability to facilitate meetings and coordinate across large groups
• Coaching and mentoring skills
• Exceptional organizational and follow-through skills
• Excellent communication skills for broad audiences

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Background in Software Development, Systems Administration, or similar engineering roles
• SAFe Certifications (Leading SAFe, Product Owner, Scrum Master, RTE, etc.)
• Four-year degree or equivalent work experience
• Strong knowledge of Azure DevOps or similar tools

Expected base salary: $100,000 to $165,000

Expeditors offers comprehensive benefits including paid vacation, holidays, flexible days, sick leave, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, HSA, insurance, parental leave, dependent care FSA, EAP, training, and educational reimbursement.

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.