Release Train Engineer
Company: ALTA IT Services
Location: Washington
Posted on: March 2, 2025
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Job Description:
ALTA IT has a Long-Term Contract position open for a Release
Train Engineer.
Are you ready to apply Make sure you understand all the
responsibilities and tasks associated with this role before
proceeding.
Washington DC 20006 - Hybrid with 1-2 days onsite a week
Per Federal Govt Sector U.S Citizenship is required
Ability to pass Federal background check is required for Level 4
Public Trust Clearance
Our client is seeking a highly skilled Release Train Engineer (RTE)
to support its Agile Transformation Program. The RTE will play a
critical role in guiding Agile Release Trains (ARTs) to deliver
value efficiently and consistently across divisions. As an Agile
leader, the RTE will be responsible for facilitating Agile
execution, optimizing workflows, and driving alignment with the
Agile Program vision, mission, and strategic goals.
Key Responsibilities:
Agile Execution and Delivery:
Facilitate Agile Release Train (ART) events, including PI Planning,
Inspect & Adapt, System Demos, and Scrum of Scrums.
Coach and mentor Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and Agile teams to
increase Agile maturity and adoption.
Ensure alignment of Agile teams with strategic priorities, business
value, and delivery objectives.
Support the execution of Program Increment (PI) commitments and
remove impediments to Agile execution.
Agile Governance and Framework Implementation: Implement and
optimize a standardized Agile framework and playbooks for
consistent Agile adoption across divisions.
Establish and manage Agile governance models, tools, and reporting
mechanisms to enhance transparency and efficiency.
Drive continuous improvement by fostering a learning culture and
sharing Agile best practices across the Board.
Engage with the Transformation Office Committee (TOC) and
subcommittees to drive Agile adoption.
Coaching and Training: Provide Agile coaching and training to
cross-functional teams, increasing Agile competency and
collaboration.
Develop and execute Agile training roadmaps, including role-based
training for Product Owners, Scrum Masters, Release Coordinators,
and Portfolio Managers.
Support the Agile Center of Excellence in optimizing coaching
engagements and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Lead change management efforts to promote Agile mindset and
culture.
Metrics, Reporting, and Continuous Improvement: Define and track
Agile delivery metrics to measure team and program performance.
Conduct quarterly Agile maturity assessments and report findings to
leadership.
Incorporate Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) principles into
budgeting and demand management processes.
Identify and resolve process gaps, optimizing workflows to enhance
speed, quality, and efficiency.
Agile Transformation and Organizational Agility: Guide and support
the launch of new Agile teams for critical programs.
Assist in stabilizing and evolving the Agile Transformation
Program's operating model.
Develop and execute change management strategies to support Agile
adoption across teams and divisions.
Participate in defining the long-term reporting structure and
decision-making authority within the Agile program.
Qualifications & Skills: Bachelor's degree in Business, Information
Technology, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
7+ years of experience in Agile coaching, Agile Release Train
execution, or Agile transformation roles.
SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE), SAFe Program Consultant (SPC),
or equivalent Agile certification preferred.
Strong expertise in Agile methodologies, including SAFe, Scrum,
Kanban, and Lean Portfolio Management.
Experience implementing Agile frameworks in complex, large-scale
organizations.
Excellent facilitation, stakeholder management, and change
management skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with experience in
Agile metrics and reporting.
Experience working in government, quasi-governmental, or highly
regulated environments is a plus.
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