SAFe Agile Release Train Engineer (RTE)

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SAFe Agile Release Train Engineer (RTE)

We are seeking an experienced SAFe Agile Release Train Engineer (RTE)to lead and facilitate our Agile Release Train (ART) in delivering high-quality solutions aligned with business objectives. The RTE serves as the servant leader and coach for the ART, ensuring continuous improvement, alignment, and execution across multiple Agile teams within the SAFe framework.

This role requires strong leadership, facilitation, conflict resolution, and program-level coordination skills to drive large-scale Agile delivery in a complex environment.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Agile Release Train Leadership

• Serve as the servant leader and facilitator for the Agile Release Train (ART).
• Facilitate ART events including:
  • Program Increment (PI) Planning
  • ART Sync (Scrum of Scrums & PO Sync)
  • System Demos
  • Inspect & Adapt Workshops
• Ensure alignment across teams to deliver on committed PI Objectives.
• Monitor and communicate program-level progress, risks, and dependencies.

Program Execution & Delivery

• Track and manage cross-team dependencies and impediments.
• Escalate and resolve systemic impediments impacting ART performance.
• Promote transparency through metrics such as velocity, predictability, and flow.
• Support release planning and coordination across multiple teams.

Coaching & Continuous Improvement

• Coach Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and teams on SAFe principles and Agile best practices.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Guide the ART in improving quality, predictability, and delivery performance.
• Drive Lean-Agile mindset adoption across stakeholders.

Stakeholder & Portfolio Collaboration

• Partner with Product Management, Business Owners, and Solution Management.
• Align ART execution with strategic themes and portfolio objectives.
• Communicate effectively with leadership regarding progress, risks, and outcomes.

Risk & Dependency Management

• Identify, track, and mitigate program risks using tools such as ROAM (Resolved, Owned, Accepted, Mitigated).
• Coordinate with other ARTs and external stakeholders as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of experience in Agile environments.
• 2+ years of experience in a program-level Agile leadership role (RTE, Senior Scrum Master, or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of the Scaled Agile, Inc. SAFe Framework.
• Experience facilitating large-scale planning events (PI Planning).
• Strong knowledge of Agile metrics and reporting.
• Excellent facilitation, coaching, and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience working with distributed teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Preferred Qualifications

• SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) certification.
• SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) certification.
• Experience with tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar Agile lifecycle management tools.
• Experience in [Industry: Financial Services / Healthcare / Technology / etc.].
• Strong background in Lean and systems thinking.

Key Competencies

• Servant Leadership
• Strategic Thinking
• Program & Risk Management
• Stakeholder Communication
• Change Management
• Facilitation & Coaching
• Systems Thinking

What Success Looks Like in This Role

• High ART predictability and achievement of PI Objectives.
• Reduced cross-team impediments and improved flow.
• Strong team engagement and collaboration.
• Continuous improvement culture embedded within the ART.
• Transparent communication with leadership and stakeholders.

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people.We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life's demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients.Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

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