Release Train Engineer

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 16,700+, and has 57 offices in 22 countries within key global markets. The Release Train Engineer (RTE) serves as the servant leader and chief facilitator for the Agile Release Train (ART), enabling the coordination, alignment, and execution of work across multiple Agile teams. The RTE ensures delivery of business value by managing Product Line-level planning, execution cadence, dependencies, risks, and continuous improvement. The role operates at the Product Line level , bridging business strategy and technical execution to drive well-coordinated and predictable delivery outcomes. Additional Information* The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Charlotte, NC is $105k - $115k/year & benefits (see below). Key Responsibilities 1. Product/Program Planning & Alignment Drive successful Product/Program Increment (PI) Planning and related readiness activities Align teams to business priorities, OKRs, and roadmap commitments Ensure features are prioritized and ready for execution 2. Execution & Delivery Management Orchestrate execution across multiple Agile teams within the ART Monitor progress against PI objectives and delivery commitments Identify, track, and resolve cross-team dependencies Proactively manage risks, impediments, and escalations Ensure timely resolution of blockers impacting delivery 4. Agile Coaching & Governance Act as a servant leader and coach to Scrum Masters and teams Drive adoption of Agile and SAFe best practices Enforce Definition of Ready (DoR) and Definition of Done (DoD) standards Promote continuous improvement through Inspect & Adapt practices 5. Stakeholder Communication & Transparency Provide visibility into program status, risks, and outcomes Act as liaison between Product Management, Engineering, and Business stakeholders Communicate progress and risks to senior leadership Inputs (What the role works with) Strategic roadmap, OKRs, and business priorities Prioritized features and backlog (Product Management / Product Owners) Team capacity, velocity, and delivery metrics Dependency maps and architecture inputs Risk registers and program-level issues Outputs (What the role delivers) PI Plans and committed objectives Integrated cross-team delivery plan Dependency and risk tracking artifacts Program-level performance metrics (predictability, throughput, flow) Continuous improvement actions and outcomes Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Technology, Engineering, Business, or related field 8+ years of experience in Agile delivery, program management, or engineering leadership 3+ years of experience in Scaled Agile (SAFe) or equivalent frameworks Preferred Qualifications SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) certification Experience with enterprise Agile tools (e.g., Jira, Rally, ADO) Experience in large-scale, complex technology environments Agile leadership and servant leadership mindset Strong facilitation and conflict resolution skills Program-level planning and execution management Dependency and risk management Stakeholder communication and influence Data-driven decision making and continuous improvement We offer: A highly competitive compensation and benefits package. A multinational organization with 60 offices in 20 countries and the possibility to work abroad. 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays). Maternity & paternity leave plans. A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region). Retirement savings plans. A higher education certification policy. Commuter benefits (varies by region). Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development. On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses. Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups. Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms. A flat and approachable organization. A truly diverse, fun-loving, and global work culture. SYNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture - promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more. 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