Release Train Engineer

At Doosan Bobcat, our success is powered by our people. Through our winning culture and one global team working together, we deliver the best products and service to our customers - and make the world a better place. Join our team today and start building your career with a worldwide leader.

• Enjoy the best of both worlds. This hybrid role offers flexibility to work remotely while also requiring regular in-office collaboration on a scheduled basis.

• This position is open to the following Bobcat locations: Bismarck, ND; West Fargo, ND or Minneapolis,MN

Job Information

Join Our Team of Digital Groundbreakers: Where Innovation Meets Global Impact

At Doosan Bobcat, were not just a company; were a global force for innovation, and our diverse team of Digital Groundbreakers is at the heart of our success. With a legacy of excellence and a commitment to creating a brighter future, were seeking passionate individuals who want to be part of something extraordinary.

Our company culture thrives on collaboration and creativity. Were a tight-knit, global family that believes in turning dreams into reality. Weve built a workplace that fosters personal and professional growth, and our fun-loving team knows how to make every day an exciting adventure. We are growing and are looking for talented team members to join our team. If youre looking for an opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation and make a global impact, we have a place for you. Join us, and together, well continue to redefine whats possible.

As a Release Train Engineer within our Agile SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) environment, you will be responsible for facilitating and managing the successful delivery of our software products, ensuring alignment with our business strategy, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across teams. By combining a thorough understanding of software engineering principles with strong management abilities, the Software Engineering Manager drives innovation, team unity, and technical excellence. In this role, one must skillfully navigate the challenges of an ever-evolving technology landscape, creating an environment that promotes continuous learning and adaptability.

If youre energized by building great teams, solving complex challenges, and influencing the future of technology on a global scale, wed love to have you on our team. Join us and help redefine whats possible.

Role & Responsibility

• Agile Leadership: Serve as a servant leader and coach for Agile teams, driving SAFe practices and principles across the ART, supporting teams in the identification and removal of bottlenecks, and resolving escalated impediments.
• Manage Agile Release Train (ART): Support the Agile Release Train framework by supporting/facilitating the PI (Program Increment) planning sessions, sprint iteration demos, retrospectives, and Scrum of Scrums to ensure coordination across multiple teams. Manage the Digital delivery portfolio and associated ceremonies globally.
• Metrics & Reporting: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for the ART, regulary track progress, and report status to leadership and stakeholders. Ensure with business objectives.
• Program Management: Oversee and track program-level execution, helping teams and ART deliver high-quality software solutions on time and within scope. Provide visibility into progress, metrics, and roadblocks. Support development of the Bobcat Digital annual operating plan providing forecasts and estimates. Provide effort and time estimates for new business initiatives. Forecast and manage delivery team right sizing, working with both Digital and supplier labor providers.
• Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with Product Managers, Solution Architects, product owners, scrum masters, business stakeholders, and other ART stakeholders to align on goals, expectations, and dependencies. Foster a collaborative environment to ensure that all teams work in sync.
• Risk Management: Identify risks and dependencies early, and work with teams to create mitigation strategies. Escalate risks as necessary and proactively address program-level challenges.
• Mentorship & Coaching: Mentor Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and team leads in Agile best practices and SAFe principles. Build a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Continuous Improvement: Establish best practices for ART in retrospectives and process improvements. Continuously assess the effectiveness of agile practices and work to evolve them within the ART context to improve efficiency, quality, and throughput.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Regularly interact with business and technical stakeholders to understand business needs, ensure delivery alignment with strategic goals, and manage expectations.

Job Requirement

• Proven Experience: Minimum of 7+ years in software engineering and management roles, with at least 3+ years of experience as a Release Train Engineer or similar role in a SAFe/Agile environment.
• Agile Expertise: Deep understanding and practical experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, XP), and SAFe framework.
• Leadership & Communication: Strong leadership skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization. Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and delivering software solutions.
• Technical Background: Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), modern engineering practices, and technologies. Experience in cloud technologies, microservices architecture, DevOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines is a plus.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making: Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong ability to make data-driven decisions in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Ability to foster a collaborative, high-performance culture. Proven experience in working across teams and departments, managing dependencies, and aligning common goals.

As a part of the Doosan Group, which employs more than 43,000 people in 38 countries worldwide, the company offers its customers products and solutions to help build stronger businesses and communities. Based in Seoul, South Korea, with its North America headquarters in West Fargo, North Dakota, Doosan Bobcat is a leading global manufacturer of construction, agriculture, landscaping and grounds maintenance equipment, attachments and services. The company is committed to empowering people to accomplish more.

Doosan is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, age, race, color, religion, creed, citizenship status, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us at 701-476-4263.

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The salary range for this position is Minimum Pay: $125,000.00 - Maximum Pay: $175,000.00 depending on experience and other factors.

We are Doosan Bobcat. At Doosan Bobcat, you are part of the team that empowers people to accomplish more. We offer a total rewards package that will offer you salary plus potential of annual bonus based on your performance. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription, 401(k) match, short & long term disability, health & flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, life & AD&D insurance, military and jury duty differential pay, tuition reimbursement program, work flex policy, equipment rental program, paid volunteer opportunities, community non-profit donation match, along with paid vacation, holiday, sick, bereavement and parental leave.

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