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Overview
The Release Train Engineer (RTE) is a servant leader and coach for the Agile Release Train (ART). Although ARTs are composed of self-organizing and self-managing teams, the RTE (operating as a servant leader) will guide and drive the teams, facilitate the ART events / processes and assist the teams in delivering value. The RTE has a solid grasp of how to scale Lean - Agile practices and understands the unique opportunities / challenges associated with transforming and continuously aligning a large development program. Responsibilities JOB DUTIES- The RTE facilitates Agile Release Train processes and execution, escalates impediments, manages risk, helps ensure value delivery, and helps drive relentless improvement
- Manage and optimize the flow of value through the ART and Solution Train using various tools, such as the Program and Solution Kanbans and other information radiators
- Establish and communicate the annual calendars for Iterations and Program Increments (PIs)
- Facilitate PI Planning readiness by fostering a Continuous Exploration process which drives the synthesis of a Vision, a Roadmap, and Backlogs, and through Pre- and Post-PI Planning meetings
- Facilitate the PI planning event
- Summarize Team PI Objectives into Program PI Objectives and publish them for visibility and transparency
- Assist tracking the execution of features and capabilities (Metrics)
- Facilitate periodic synchronization meetings, including the ART sync at the Essential Level and the value stream sync for Solution Trains
- Assist with economic decision-making by facilitating feature and capability estimation by teams and the roll-up to Epics, where necessary
- Coach leaders, teams, and Scrum Masters in Lean-Agile practices and mindsets
- Help manage risks and dependencies
- Escalate and track impediments
- Provide input on resourcing to address critical bottlenecks Encourage collaboration between teams and System and Solution Architects/Engineering
- Work with Product and Solution Management, Product Owners, and other stakeholders to help ensure strategy and execution alignment
- Improve the flow of value through value streams by improving and assessing the practices associated with DevOps and Release on Demand in the Continuous Delivery Pipeline
- Help drive the Lean User Experience (UX) innovation cycle
- Work with the Agile Program Management Office (APMO) on program execution and operational excellence
- Understand and operate within Lean Budgets and ensure adherence to Guardrails
- Facilitate System Demos and Solution Demos
- Drive relentless improvement via Inspect and Adapt workshops; assess the agility level of the ART and Solution Train and help them improve
- Foster Communities of Practice and the use of engineering and Built-In Quality practices
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Conform with all company policies and procedures
- Possess knowledge of Scaled Agile Framework, PI Planning preparation and execution activities
- Possess knowledge and expertise in project management methodologies, tools and techniques
- Knowledge of GM Financial or another auto finance company core business functions, policies and procedures (desired)
- Experience in performing multiple PI Planning sessions
- Experience and ability to build and sustain lasting relationships with internal clients Influence and positively deliver results and solve problems for future success
- Experience in data analysis, effective communication including active listening and comfort presenting to senior leadership, ability to simplify complex information and develop clear communications and presentation materials to a variety of audiences
- Experience with Microsoft Azure DevOps (work hierarchies) and Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Visio, Project)
- Experience with only visual platforms such as Miro, IdeaBoardz, etc
- Bachelor's Degree Computer Science, Supply Chain, Accounting, Finance or in related field or equivalent work experience required
- 5-7 years Scrum and/or agile release trains preferred
- 5-7 years Agile program and/or project management preferred
- SAFe 50 Release Train Engineer (RTE certification) 90 Days required
- SAFe 50 SAFe Program Consultant (SPC certification) preferred
- Subject to stressful situations
- Flexible schedule with possibility of working long hours may be required
- Travel may be required to support business needs
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