An Agile Coach trains teams on Agile methodology, a software development process focused on iterative development, and oversee the development of Agile teams to improve their processes. Agile PLM consultants are not agile coaches as Agile PLM is an oracle software tool.
Release Train Engineer (RTE)#26-29705
$15.92-$50.00 per hour
Bedminster, NJ
Hybrid
Job Description
Our client, a IT Services and Consulting company, is looking for a Release Train Engineer (RTE) for their Bedminster, NJ/ Hybrid location.
Responsibilities:
Facilitate PI (Program Increment) Planning, Scrum of Scrums, System Demos, and Inspect & Adapt workshops.
Coordinate cross-functional Agile teams and manage dependencies.
Track program risks, issues, and impediments, ensuring timely resolution.
Coach Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and Agile teams on SAFe best practices.
Monitor ART performance using Agile metrics (velocity, predictability, burn-up/down, flow metrics).
Collaborate with Product Management, Architects, and Business Owners to align delivery with business goals.
Drive continuous improvement across teams and processes.
Prepare program status reports and communicate progress to leadership.
Requirements:
Mandatory skills:
SAFe Agile & PI Planning Experience
Agile Program Management & Dependency/Risk Management
Strong Stakeholder Communication & Team Facilitation Skills
We are seeking an experienced Release Train Engineer (RTE) to lead and facilitate Agile Release Trains (ARTs) using the SAFe framework.
The RTE will coordinate multiple Agile teams, ensure alignment with business objectives, remove impediments, and drive successful delivery of large-scale initiatives.
The ideal candidate is a servant leader with strong Agile, program management, and stakeholder management skills.
Required skills
Strong knowledge of SAFe Agile and Agile methodologies.
Experience facilitating PI Planning and ART ceremonies.
Expertise in Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or similar Agile tools. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Risk, dependency, and issue management experience.
Excellent facilitation, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills.
Preferred qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) or SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) certification preferred.
5+ years of Agile Project/Program Management experience.
Experience with cloud platforms (Azure/AWS), DevOps, and CI/CD is a plus.
Years of experience: 10.00 Years of Experience
