pittsburgh, PA30+ days ago
This position is not eligible for remote workResponsibilitiesThe Release Train Engineer (RTE) will act as a servant leaderFacilitates work for the Agile Release Train (ART) and is responsible for program execution, software delivery, escalating impediments, managing risk, and helping drive continuous improvement for the ARTThey will ensure clear communication working alongside Scrum Masters to remove impediments and help the ART towards success in meeting its PI objectivesThe RTE is expected to have a thorough understanding of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and will be able to use the appropriate Agile methodology (Scrum/Kanban/XP) to facilitate the ART level activitiesManages and optimizes the flow of value through the ART, facilitates ART level events (including I&A, SoS,) in helping to manage risks and dependencies-escalating impediments as neededDrives the journey towards high-performing teams and ARTs through transparency, team empowerment and continuous learning in order to promote Business Value deliveryEnables PI planning readiness through pre-PI planning activities (backlog reviews, preparedness reviews) working in conjunction with PM, Architects, Epic Owners, and Business OwnersHelps Product Management in their efforts to manage and prioritize the ART Feature Backlog, generate a Vision, and build a RoadmapDefine and document the ART's development value streamAssists with the development of PI Objectives and publishes for visibility and transparencyTracks the execution of features and capabilities through metrics across ARTProduce and present ART level metrics on PI progress, impediments, quality and predictability. Primary Responsibilities:Facilitates work for the Agile Release Train (ART) and is responsible for program execution, software delivery, escalating impediments, managing risk, and helping drive continuous improvement for the ART.Enables PI planning readiness through pre-PI planning activities (backlog reviews, preparedness reviews) working in conjunction with PM, Architects, Epic Owners, and Business Owners.