Release Train Engineer

Release Train EngineerPosition Type: C2C Location: WASHINGTON, District of Columbia Remote Work: PartialProject Management Notes Required SkillsJob Description: As a Release Train Engineer (RTE) with our Randstad client in DC, you will play a pivotal role in orchestrating Agile Release Trains (ARTs) to ensure alignment with enterprise strategy, optimize flow, and drive relentless improvement. From facilitating PI planning to coaching ART members and promoting DevOps practices, you'll be integral in enhancing organizational agility and delivering value efficiently.ResponsibilitiesFacilitate PI Planning Sessions and ART Synchronization Events: Lead and facilitate the two-day, in-person PI planning event, ensuring effective participation from all ART members. Coordinate logistics and prepare the ART for planning, including backlog readiness, prioritization using WSJF, and alignment with enterprise objectives.Track Progress and Flow Metrics: Monitor and track key performance indicators such as ART Predictability Measure, Velocity, and Cycle Time to assess progress and identify areas for improvement. Utilize flow metrics to optimize value delivery and reduce lead time.Support Backlog Refinement and Alignment: Assist in refining the ART backlog, ensuring that features and user stories are well-defined, prioritized, and aligned with enterprise strategy and business priorities. Work closely with Product Management and Business Owners to assign business value and refine acceptance criteria.Coach ART Members on Agile Practices: Provide coaching and guidance to ART members, including Scrum Masters, Team Coaches, system architects, product management, and business owners, to promote Agile principles and practices. Facilitate training sessions and workshops to enhance understanding and adoption of Agile methodologies.Establish Pull Systems and Optimize Flow: Implement pull systems and Kanban practices to optimize the flow of value within the ART. Identify bottlenecks and constraints and take proactive measures to eliminate or mitigate them. Facilitate value stream mapping exercises to visualize and streamline the value delivery process.Drive Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives through Agility Health TeamHealth Assessments, Inspect & Adapt events, and other feedback mechanisms. Promote a culture of experimentation, learning, and adaptation to enhance team performance and delivery outcomes.Collaborate with Stakeholders: Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization, including the Value Management Office and Lean-Agile transformation team, to align objectives, share best practices, and drive organizational agility. Act as a liaison between the ART and other Agile Release Trains to coordinate planning efforts and resolve dependencies.Represent the ART Confidently: Serve as the face of the ART and excel at public speaking engagements, representing the organization with confidence and expertise. Articulate the ART's vision, goals, and accomplishments to internal and external stakeholders, inspiring trust and confidence in the team's ability to deliver value.Maintain Required Certifications: Hold certifications in SAFe Release Train Engineer 6.0, Scaled Agile Practice Consultant 6.0, and AgilityHealth Facilitator, staying current with evolving best practices and methodologies in Lean-Agile delivery.