Role: Release Train Engineer – Chicago, IL (Hybrid – 3 days a week onsite) – Contract – 12 years experience
Skills: Agile Project Management
Job Description
- We are seeking a highly skilled Release Train Engineer (RTE) to support multiple Scrum Teams within the Cash & Liquidity space.
- The ideal candidate will ensure smooth release execution, drive Agile best practices, and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver strategic business capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor the overall health of releases across multiple teams.
- Understand Cash & Liquidity strategic priorities and guide planning efforts to ensure aligned delivery.
- Manage project risks, issues, and elevate appropriately when needed.
- Partner with stakeholders to define project requirements, expectations, and timelines.
- Collaborate closely with teams to build product backlogs, prioritize work, and ensure timely delivery.
Organize and Facilitate All Core Agile Ceremonies
- Project planning
- Daily stand‑ups
- Reviews & retrospectives
- Sprint & release planning
- Demos
- Provide servant leadership to Scrum Teams, leading by example.
- Remove impediments by identifying and connecting with the right personnel.
- Maintain clear and effective communication with stakeholders and management, providing updates on risks, dependencies, and project status.
- Facilitate conflict resolution through arbitration, negotiation, and reasoned discussions.
Track And Manage
- Product backlog
- Burn‑down metrics
- Velocity
- Lead, coach, and mentor teams and the broader organization in Scrum adoption and Agile maturity.
- Guide teams in applying SAFe practices and values consistently.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Strong, hands‑on experience as a Release Train Engineer.
- Solid understanding of SAFe Agile and Agile project management processes.
- Flexibility in working hours as needed.
- SAFe RTE Certification is preferred.