Release Train Engineer

Job Title: Release Train Engineer Location: Pensacola, FL Type: Contract Compensation: Not specified Contractor Work Model: Hybrid onsite and remote Hours: 40.0 Security Clearance: Not specified Responsibilities Coordinate and facilitate all Agile Release Train events, including PI Planning, System Demo, Scrum of Scrums, PI Inspect & Adapt, and PO Sync. Act as the escalation point for obstacles reported by Development Teams and empower teams to remove impediments. Work with the Program Team to resolve or escalate risks and issues, ensuring collaboration in cross-train Scrum of Scrums. Ensure work aligns to the Release Train value stream continuously. Enable teams to remove impediments and escalate as needed. Own escalated impediments, raising issues to leadership if unresolved in a timely manner. Assist in delivering PI Objectives. Manage RAID or ROAM logs related to the Agile Release Train. Manage dependencies across teams and trains. Identify and address staffing and tool needs in collaboration with other teams. Coach teams to define capacity for PI Planning and develop release communication plans. Report performance metrics like release burn down data, update and communicate release plans. Collaborate with Product Management, Architects, and stakeholders. Build and maintain relationships with business lines, teams, management, and key stakeholders. Support Communities of Practice and promote agility within the client organization. Develop and deliver training and workshops as needed. Influence and lead teams to embrace a Lean/Agile mindset and resolve team conflicts. Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements At least 10 years of experience in Information Technology. Successful experience leading Agile transformations and coaching teams, programs, and portfolios. Experience with tools such as Jira, Rally, Azure DevOps to facilitate Scrum teams. Track record of creating reporting metrics and dashboards to illustrate value flow. Experience managing delivery teams, Software development, and Agile methodologies. Previous roles as Scrum Master, Delivery Lead, or Release Train Engineer. Proven success in Agile implementation and working with all organizational levels. Strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring abilities. Ability to remove impediments impacting planned execution. Experience creating release plans and roadmaps for products or platforms. Ability to work independently and in a matrix environment. Desired: Agile leadership roles like Scrum Master, Product Owner, or Project Manager; experience in large-scale Agile transformations. Desired: Knowledge of Navy Federal functions and objectives. Certifications: SAFe RTE, Leading SAFE, SAFe Advanced Scrum Master, PMP, SAFe Program Consultant or equivalent. Advanced skills in negotiation, influence, motivation, and relationship building. Excellent problem-solving, collaboration, communication, and presentation skills. Bachelor''s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience. System One, and its subsidiaries including Joul and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan. System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. M2 LI-EL1 Ref: 851-Rockville-S1bfb3568a-762b-4989-884b-a9682aa104ca