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Release Train Engineer (RTE)

ICONMA, LLC

  • Bedminster, NJ
  • 10 days ago
  • $15.92–$50 Per Hour

Highlights

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

LocationBedminster, NJ
Salary$15.92–$50 Per Hour

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
  • PMP, PMI-ACP, or CSM/PSM certification
  • Familiarity with DevOps/CI-CD pipelines
  • Years of Experience:   10.00 Years of Experience
 
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