Engineer, Release Train

Standard Bank Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Johannesburg is looking for a professional to lead Agile Release Train processes. The role involves managing dependencies and mitigating risks while promoting Lean-Agile transformation across teams. Candidates should have 8-10 years of experience, particularly with the SAFe 4 framework and Agile methodologies, and a degree in Information Technology. This position offers a chance to influence significant projects and enhance value delivery.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in Delivery Facilitation / Agile Transformation.
• Experience with SAFe 4 framework and implementing Agile Release Trains.
• Proficient understanding of Agile working practices and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of Agile Release Train (ART) processes.
• Manage dependencies, resolve impediments, and mitigate risks.
• Promote Lean-Agile transformation and coach teams in new processes.

Skills

Agile Release Train processes

Lean-Agile transformation

SAFe 4 framework

Scrum Master using Kanban

Stakeholder Management

Education

First Degree in Information Technology

Job description

Company Description

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

Job Description

To lead,drive execution of Agile Release Train (ART) processes,monitor, control,manage dependencies, resolve,remove impediments, mitigating risks across the ART. Drive continuous improvement to assure consistent value delivery. Provide visibility of health of feature delivery,overall program increment. Promote Lean-Agile transformation, influencing, coaching leaders,teams in the new processes, mindsets,adapt Agile frameworks to organisation, standardising practices leading to Enterprise agility.

Qualifications

Type of Qualification: First Degree

Field of Study: Information Technology

Experience Required

Delivery Facilitation / Agile Transformation

Technology

8-10 years

Experience with SAFe 4 framework and implementation of Agile Release Trains and facilitating Lean-Agile Programme execution in large solution and/or programme execution using the SAFe 4 framework and experience as a scrum master using Kanban software.

8-10 years

Good understanding of Agile working practices and LEAN and SCRUM proficiency and working collaboratively across teams

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Articulating Information
• Checking Things
• Embracing Change
• Exploring Possibilities
  
  

Technical Competencies:

• Agile Concepts
• Agile Estimation and Prioritisation
• Agile Measurements
• Agile Principles
• Feasibility/Viability Assessment
• Stakeholder Management (IT)