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Release Train Strategist II

Iconma

Toronto, ON

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$96.81–$101.48 Per Hour
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Apple, Atlassian JIRA, Banking Services, Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Improvement, Customer Experience, Establish Priorities, Health Plan, Interpersonal Skills, Investment Management, Maintain Compliance, Metrics, Mobile Payments, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Payment Processing, Performance Analysis, Problem Solving Skills, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Software, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Reporting Dashboards, Reporting Skills, ScrumMaster, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Team Lead/Manager
LOCATION
Toronto, ON
POSTED
Today
Our Client, a Banking company, is looking for a Release Train Strategist II for their Toronto, ON/Hybrid location.
 
Responsibilities:
  • The main function of a release train strategist is to coordinate and guide the planning, deployment, and delivery of software across various teams within the organization.
  • A typical release train strategist is responsible for ensuring that the release train operates smoothly, adhering to schedules, and meets the predetermined goals of the business. Job Responsibilities: - Facilitate program increment (PI) planning sessions, ensuring alignment of team objectives with the organizational vision.
  • Monitor progress across teams to ensure adherence to timelines and manage interdependencies within the release train.
  • Proactively identify and resolve obstacles and issues that affect release schedules and product quality.
  • Work with product management and other stakeholders to define and prioritize features and capabilities for forthcoming releases.
  • Encourage collaboration and improve communication between teams, fostering a continuous improvement of culture.
  • Generate and report key metrics to track release train performance and ensure continuous delivery is optimized.
 
Requirements:
  • Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies, particularly Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and teams simultaneously.
  • Proficient in Agile project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence) and metrics dashboards.
  • Strong facilitation and conflict resolution skills to manage cross-team communications effectively.
  • Deep knowledge of program and portfolio management practices.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with teams and stakeholders.
  • Must-have hard skills:
  • 2+ years of Project Manager, Scrum Master, RTE experience
  • Must have project or feature delivery experience within the payments industry that involved payment networks (e.g. Visa, Mastercard, Interac) or mobile wallet providers (e.g. Apple Pay, Google Pay)
  • Strong working knowledge of Scaled Agile
  • Strong understanding of end to end payment processing – authorizations, settlements and clearing and related technical infrastructure
  • Nice-to-have
  • Scrum Master, PMP, Safe Agile certifications
  • Prior Client experience
 
Why Should You Apply?

About the Company

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Iconma

ICONMA is a global information consulting management firm providing Professional Staffing Services and Project-Based Solutions for organizations in a broad range of industries.

  • Corporate Headquarters in Troy, Michigan; 20+ locations worldwide.
  • Certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE); certified by Women’s Business Enterprise National Council, National Women Business Owners Corporation (NWBOC); and California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).
  • Founded in 2000
  • 2000+ Employees

The company was founded on the principle that success is derived from delivering high quality service and resources in the most responsive, flexible, and innovative way. ICONMA invests in people and resources with a single goal: To provide our customers with the highest quality service in the most responsive manner. Through its network of offices, ICONMA provides the resources to help clients maintain their competitive advantage.

COMPANY SIZE
2,000 to 2,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Management Consulting Services
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
401K, Employee Referral Program, Life Insurance
FOUNDED
2000
WEBSITE
https://www.iconma.com/

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