Agile Release Train Engineer

8+ years in proven experience as an Agile Release Train Engineer (Chief Scrum Master) in a variety of environments

o   Certifications such as SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM), SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE), Certified SAFe Program Consultant (SPC)

o   Coordinated and facilitated PI Planning/Quarterly Planning events

o   Effective communication, presentation, interpersonal and negotiation skills at the C-Suite to individual team member levels

o   Experience in software development and project management

o   Experience managing Scrum Masters and Product Owners

o   Experience with hands on Agile training

o   Proficient with Atlassian products, such as Jira Software and Confluence

·         Facilitation:

o   Conduct Agile ceremonies, workshops, and retrospectives to facilitate collaboration and learning, such as Scrum of Scrums, Product Owner Syncs and any other cross functional/cross team collaborations

o   Guide teams in effective use of Agile tools and techniques; such as Atlassian Jira Software

o   Facilitate large events /open dialog sessions to enable agility, such as PI Planning.

o   Lead Scrum teams into self-organization

·         Risk Management:

o   Actively manages risks related to the ART

o   Proactively address potential challenges and work towards minimizing disruptions

·         Driving Relentless Improvement:

o   Fosters a culture of continuous improvement within the ART

o   Encourages teams to learn from each PI and adapt their practices accordingly

·         Team Collaboration

o   Work closely with Agile teams, ensuring they follow Agile principles and practices.

o   Help teams set up their team boards, workflow automation, and automated reporting

o   Assist organizations to define, prioritize, and decompose requirements in Product and Program Backlogs.

·         Metrics and Reporting:

o   Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track and measure Agile success

o   Provide regular reports and insights to leadership on the progress of Agile adoption such as Jira dashboards, Advanced Road map plans

o   Generate and analyze metrics to provide insights into project performance and areas for improvement.

·         Collaboration and Communication:

o   Collaborate with executive leadership to foster a culture of agility throughout the organization.

o   Communicate effectively with stakeholders, keeping them informed about project progress and addressing concerns.

o   Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, development, and quality assurance, to ensure alignment with Agile principles.

·         Innovative Problem-Solving:

o   Innovative approach to problem-solving and a commitment to pushing the boundaries of Agile practices.

o   Ability to introduce and experiment with emerging Agile trends