Track and communicate program-level dependencies, risks, issues, and impediments; escalate and resolve blockers impacting train delivery. Experience with Agile tooling (Jira, Azure DevOps, Rally, or similar) for tracking program-level metrics and dependencies.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Bedminster, NJ
Description
Our Client, an IT Services and Consultant company, is looking for a Release Train Engineer (RTE) for their Bedminster, NJ location.
Responsibilities:
Facilitate Program Increment (PI) Planning, Scrum of Scrums, PO Sync, System Demos, and Inspect & Adapt workshops
Drive execution of the Agile Release Train, ensuring alignment between business objectives and delivery teams
Track and communicate program-level dependencies, risks, issues, and impediments; escalate and resolve blockers impacting train delivery
Coach and mentor Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and Agile teams on SAFe practices and continuous improvement
Manage relationships with stakeholders, program managers, and senior leadership to ensure visibility into program health and delivery status
Drive relentless improvement through retrospectives, metrics (velocity, predictability, flow), and process optimization
Support DevOps and Release Management practices to ensure consistent, predictable, and high-quality releases
Facilitate collaboration across multiple Agile teams, vendors, and geographically distributed stakeholders
Support Lean Portfolio Management by providing input into roadmap planning, capacity allocation, and prioritization
Ensure adherence to Agile/SAFe ceremonies, artifacts, and governance standards across the train
Requirements:
10+ years of overall experience in IT, software delivery, or program/project management
Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience specifically as a Release Train Engineer (RTE)
Strong working knowledge of SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework); SAFe RTE or SPC certification strongly preferred
Proven experience managing Agile Release Trains with multiple Scrum teams (typically 5-12 teams)
Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum/Kanban methodologies and enterprise Agile transformation
Experience with Agile tooling (Jira, Azure DevOps, Rally, or similar) for tracking program-level metrics and dependencies
Excellent stakeholder management, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence at multiple organizational levels
Experience working with distributed/cross-functional teams across time zones
Preferred Qualifications:
SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) or SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) certification
PMP, PMI-ACP, or CSM/PSM certification
Experience in a specific industry vertical (e.g., financial services, healthcare, telecom) - customize as needed
Familiarity with DevOps/CI-CD pipelines and how they integrate with program-level delivery
Experience with Lean Portfolio Management and value stream mapping
Top Skills:
SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) or SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) certification