Release Train Manager
Apply NowCompany: Artech LLC
Location: Jupiter, FL 33458
Description:
Job Title: Release Train Manager
Jupiter, FL 33478
12 Months
Job Overview: The Release Train Manager (RTM) will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of large-scale, complex software products through the coordination and management of multiple Agile teams within an Agile Release Train (ART). The RTM ensures that all teams work in sync, meet delivery timelines, and adhere to Agile practices, while facilitating continuous improvement in processes. The role requires collaboration with stakeholders, Agile leaders, and product owners to ensure successful and timely releases.
Key Responsibilities:
* Release Train Coordination: Manage the end-to-end process of the Agile Release Train (ART), ensuring multiple Agile teams work in alignment to achieve project goals, deadlines, and quality standards.
* Program Increment (PI) Planning: Facilitate PI planning sessions, ensuring alignment between teams, stakeholders, and business objectives. Help teams define deliverables and goals for each PI.
* Cross-Team Collaboration: Act as a liaison between multiple Agile teams, stakeholders, and leadership, fostering open communication and ensuring smooth coordination for successful delivery.
* Risk Management: Identify, track, and mitigate risks and issues that may impact the delivery of the release, ensuring that the ART can resolve blockers quickly and effectively.
* Continuous Improvement: Drive the continuous improvement of Agile processes within the ART. Facilitate retrospectives and process reviews, encouraging teams to improve their workflows and delivery methods.
* Metrics and Reporting: Track ART progress through key performance indicators (KPIs) such as velocity, release cadence, and quality metrics. Provide regular updates to leadership on the ART's progress, challenges, and improvements.
* Stakeholder Management: Communicate regularly with business stakeholders, product owners, and other leadership to ensure alignment on priorities, timelines, and scope changes.
* Team Leadership: Support Scrum Masters and Agile teams by coaching and providing guidance on Agile principles, practices, and ceremonies. Ensure that teams remain focused on achieving their objectives and meeting commitments.
* Release Management: Oversee the coordination of releases, ensuring that product features are integrated, tested, and delivered on time with minimal disruption.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Proven experience in Agile methodologies (e.g., SAFe, Scrum, Kanban), with a strong understanding of Agile Release Trains (ART).
* Excellent leadership and facilitation skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage large-scale programs and multiple teams.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with stakeholders, teams, and leadership.
* Experience with Agile tools (e.g., Jira, Rally, VersionOne) to manage and track release progress.
* Ability to navigate complex situations, resolve conflicts, and ensure alignment across multiple teams and stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Certification in SAFe (e.g., SAFe Release Train Engineer, SAFe Agilist) or other relevant Agile frameworks.
* Experience working in large-scale Agile transformations or managing enterprise-level programs.
* Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Jupiter, FL 33478
12 Months
Job Overview: The Release Train Manager (RTM) will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of large-scale, complex software products through the coordination and management of multiple Agile teams within an Agile Release Train (ART). The RTM ensures that all teams work in sync, meet delivery timelines, and adhere to Agile practices, while facilitating continuous improvement in processes. The role requires collaboration with stakeholders, Agile leaders, and product owners to ensure successful and timely releases.
Key Responsibilities:
* Release Train Coordination: Manage the end-to-end process of the Agile Release Train (ART), ensuring multiple Agile teams work in alignment to achieve project goals, deadlines, and quality standards.
* Program Increment (PI) Planning: Facilitate PI planning sessions, ensuring alignment between teams, stakeholders, and business objectives. Help teams define deliverables and goals for each PI.
* Cross-Team Collaboration: Act as a liaison between multiple Agile teams, stakeholders, and leadership, fostering open communication and ensuring smooth coordination for successful delivery.
* Risk Management: Identify, track, and mitigate risks and issues that may impact the delivery of the release, ensuring that the ART can resolve blockers quickly and effectively.
* Continuous Improvement: Drive the continuous improvement of Agile processes within the ART. Facilitate retrospectives and process reviews, encouraging teams to improve their workflows and delivery methods.
* Metrics and Reporting: Track ART progress through key performance indicators (KPIs) such as velocity, release cadence, and quality metrics. Provide regular updates to leadership on the ART's progress, challenges, and improvements.
* Stakeholder Management: Communicate regularly with business stakeholders, product owners, and other leadership to ensure alignment on priorities, timelines, and scope changes.
* Team Leadership: Support Scrum Masters and Agile teams by coaching and providing guidance on Agile principles, practices, and ceremonies. Ensure that teams remain focused on achieving their objectives and meeting commitments.
* Release Management: Oversee the coordination of releases, ensuring that product features are integrated, tested, and delivered on time with minimal disruption.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Proven experience in Agile methodologies (e.g., SAFe, Scrum, Kanban), with a strong understanding of Agile Release Trains (ART).
* Excellent leadership and facilitation skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage large-scale programs and multiple teams.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with stakeholders, teams, and leadership.
* Experience with Agile tools (e.g., Jira, Rally, VersionOne) to manage and track release progress.
* Ability to navigate complex situations, resolve conflicts, and ensure alignment across multiple teams and stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Certification in SAFe (e.g., SAFe Release Train Engineer, SAFe Agilist) or other relevant Agile frameworks.
* Experience working in large-scale Agile transformations or managing enterprise-level programs.
* Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.