Lead Release Train Engineer

Lead Release Train Engineer

Key Responsibilities

Drive Agile Transformation

• Implement SAFe best practices and coach stakeholders on Agile mindset.

• Mentor leaders, teams, and Scrum Masters in Lean-Agile principles.

• Foster Communities of Practice and Built-In Quality practices.

• Drive continuous improvement through Inspect & Adapt workshops.

Accountable for Train Delivery

• Ensure successful, on-time delivery with built-in quality.

• Maintain predictability and transparency of SAFe artifacts.

• Define, track, and communicate key ART execution metrics.

• Manage risks, dependencies, and customer feedback loops.

• Support Product Owners in managing priorities and planning for new customers.

Ensure Train Efficiency

• Optimize value flow through the release train.

• Implement lean budgeting and manage resource allocation.

• Address bottlenecks across heterogeneous technologies.

Facilitate Train Events

• Organize and facilitate Program Increment (PI) Planning.

• Lead Scrum of Scrums, System Demos, and Solution Demos.

• Establish annual calendars for iterations and PIs.

• Summarize and publish Program PI Objectives for visibility.

Build Vision & Foster Innovation

• Align strategy and execution with Product Management and Architecture teams.

• Encourage collaboration and continuous exploration for roadmap and backlog readiness.

Team Engagement & Development

• Create an environment of mutual influence and personal growth.

• Support team commitments and listen actively to challenges.

What We’re Looking For

• University Degree or equivalent work experience

• SAFe Release train engineer certification is a plus

• 5+ years’ experience in technology project, program delivery incl. significant experience on Mission Critical Applications

• 5+ years experience in Agile Delivery methods

• Extensive experience navigating large complex organizations & building relationships with Senior stakeholders

• Excellent facilitation, coaching, and communication skills.

• Ability to manage multi-site teams and complex dependencies.

Diversity & Inclusion