SAFe Release Train Engineer (Local to Houston, TX)

Iconagility; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Iconagility is seeking a Release Train Engineer to lead Agile Release Train events and coach multiple teams in Houston, TX. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience and strong expertise in SAFe practices, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.

This role involves monitoring program health through metrics, facilitating key ceremonies, and ensuring alignment between delivery commitments and strategic priorities. Options for hybrid or on-site work are available for full-time (40 hrs/week).

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a Release Train Engineer (RTE) in a SAFe environment.
• Experience leading Agile Release Trains in large enterprises.
• Strong communication skills for engaging diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead Agile Release Train events and ceremonies.
• Coach teams on SAFe principles and Lean-Agile practices.
• Monitor performance metrics for continuous improvement.

Skills

Agile Release Train Engineering

Coaching Agile Teams

Facilitation Skills

Conflict Resolution

Analytical Problem Solving

Education

SAFe Release Train Engineer Certification

SAFe Program Consultant Certification

Tools

Rally

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate all Agile Release Train (ART) events, including PI Planning, ART Syncs, Scrum of Scrums, System Demos, Inspect & Adapt workshops, and other SAFe ceremonies.
• Serve as the primary servant leader for the ART, fostering collaboration, transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement across teams.
• Coach Agile teams, Product Management, Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and stakeholders on SAFe principles, Lean-Agile practices, and Agile mindset adoption.
• Drive cross‑team coordination and dependency management to ensure successful planning, execution, integration, and delivery of business value.
• Identify, escalate, and facilitate resolution of risks, impediments, and blockers impacting program execution and delivery objectives.
• Partner with business leaders, architects, engineering teams, and product stakeholders to align strategic priorities with execution plans and delivery outcomes.
• Develop and leverage dashboards, reports, and metrics to communicate program health, predictability, capacity, flow, and delivery outcomes to stakeholders and leadership.
• Monitor ART performance through key metrics and program reporting, leveraging data‑driven insights to improve predictability, quality, and flow.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and operational excellence while promoting team self‑organization and empowerment.
• Support organizational Agile transformation initiatives and contribute to the ongoing maturity of SAFe practices across the enterprise.
• Ensure alignment between business objectives, technology roadmaps, and delivery commitments while maintaining focus on customer and stakeholder value.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience serving as a Release Train Engineer (RTE) within a SAFe environment.
• Demonstrated success leading Agile Release Trains consisting of multiple cross‑functional teams in large‑scale enterprise settings.
• Deep understanding of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), Lean‑Agile principles, Agile methodologies, and modern software delivery practices.
• Strong hands‑on experience with ART planning, backlog management, dependency tracking, PI Planning support, dashboard creation, reporting, and Agile metrics analysis.
• Proven ability to improve transparency, predictability, and alignment across multiple Agile teams and stakeholders.
• Strong facilitation, coaching, conflict resolution, and servant leadership skills.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment across business, technology, architecture, and leadership teams.
• Experience managing complex dependencies, risks, and delivery challenges across multiple teams and workstreams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage audiences ranging from development teams to executive leadership.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, evolving environment while maintaining focus on delivery outcomes and team health.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) Certification required.
• SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) certification strongly preferred.
• Located in Houston, TX and able to work hybrid or on‑site full‑time (40hrs/week).
• Additional Agile certifications such as Scrum Master, Agile Coach, or PMP are a plus.
• Experience supporting Agile transformations within large enterprises.
• Experience configuring Rally dashboards, reporting structures, and ART‑level metrics to support portfolio and program‑level visibility.

Success Factors

• Trusted leader who builds strong relationships and drives collaboration across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Exceptional facilitator who creates alignment, engagement, and momentum across the ART.
• Champion of continuous improvement who proactively identifies opportunities to enhance team performance and delivery effectiveness.
• Strong emotional intelligence and executive presence with the ability to navigate organizational complexity and influence outcomes without direct authority.