Job Title: Release Train Engineer / Senior SAFe Scrum Master
Location: Jersey City, NJ
Duration: Contract - 12 months
Pay Range: $98.58/hr (W2)
Job ID: 411663
About BCforward
BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.
Job Description
We are seeking a Release Train Engineer / Senior SAFe Scrum Master to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in leading Agile Release Trains, facilitating PI Planning, and driving delivery governance and a proven ability to align cross-functional teams, resolve impediments, and improve flow for complex, multi-team programs.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as servant leader and chief coordinator for the Agile Release Train, partnering with Product Management, Product Owners, Scrum Masters, Delivery Leads, Engineering, and business stakeholders.
- Plan and facilitate Program Increment (PI) Planning and ART ceremonies, manage cross-team dependencies, and drive continuous improvement.
- Develop and maintain understanding of application functionality, architecture, and integrations to communicate platform capabilities to business and technology partners.
- Act as primary liaison across Lines of Business, Global Technology engineering, and enterprise partners to align delivery, risk, and control requirements.
- Elicit, analyze, and document business, regulatory, and technology requirements per Bank of America standards, translating them into user stories, functional specifications, and acceptance criteria.
- Lead end-to-end delivery across the SDLC, including planning, dependency management, milestone tracking, and issue resolution.
- Ensure compliance with change management, risk, and governance frameworks, including MRA and enterprise technology controls, and execute program governance such as PPRT and required forums.
- Serve as Scrum Master for delivery teams on the Mercury platform, facilitating ceremonies and ensuring adherence to Global Technology agile practices.
- Manage work intake, prioritization, and execution using bank-standard JIRA workflows and tooling.
- Track, analyze, and report delivery health, agile metrics, risks, and dependencies to provide transparency to senior stakeholders.
- Partner with GIS, Risk, and enterprise control teams to manage, track, and remediate findings aligned to assigned AITs, ensuring mandatory deliverables are audit-ready.
- Own platform documentation, including process flows, control documentation, training materials, and user-facing artifacts.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Strong experience as a Release Train Engineer, Senior Scrum Master, Agile Program Manager, or Delivery Lead in large-scale Agile environments.
- Deep understanding of Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Lean, and SAFe methodologies with hands-on PI Planning facilitation.
- Proven ability to manage cross-functional dependencies and resolve program-level risks and impediments.
- Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills with data-driven continuous improvement experience.
- Facilitation, conflict resolution, and problem-solving capabilities with experience leading Agile transformation initiatives.
- Knowledge of project governance, risk management, and regulatory delivery environments.
- Proficiency with Agile tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or Rally.
Preferred Skills:
- Certifications: SAFe RTE, SAFe SPC, CSM, CSP, or related Agile credentials.
- Experience in financial services, banking, or regulated environments with familiarity in risk, compliance, audit, and regulatory delivery.
- Understanding of software engineering practices, technology development lifecycle, DevOps principles, and Lean Portfolio Management.
- Experience supporting multiple Agile Release Trains or large-scale portfolios, with executive reporting and dashboarding.
- Background in change management and organizational transformation with coaching experience for Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and teams.
Role Logistics:
- Expectation for Start: 2-4 weeks after offer. Candidates must be able to meet the outlined start date without visa delays.
- Hours per Day: 8. Labor Type: Technical.
Why BCforward?
At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- Opportunities for growth with global clients.
- A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people.
- Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects.
About Our Commitment
BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
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