Release Train Engineer

Job Description Insight Global is seeking a Release Train Engineer (RTE) for a leading financial services organization. This individual will play a critical role in enabling a large Agile Release Train of approximately 18 teams to deliver technology products in a predictable, high-quality, and efficient manner. The RTE will lead PI Planning, drive alignment across business and technology stakeholders, and ensure transparency through metrics-driven execution. This role requires strong facilitation, risk management, and Agile coaching capabilities to optimize flow, remove impediments, and continuously improve delivery performance in a highly regulated environment. Day-to-Day Facilitate all ART ceremonies (PI Planning, Scrum of Scrums, PO Sync, System Demos, Inspect & Adapt) Coordinate cross-team dependencies and proactively manage risks Maintain Program Kanban and ensure epics/features meet Definition of Ready (DoR) Track and report PI health metrics (objectives completion, cycle time, quality, risks) Partner with business and technology leaders to ensure alignment and execution Prepare and manage PI cadence, including calendars and logistics Ensure epics and deliverables are properly documented in Jira/Jira Align Drive continuous improvement initiatives and retrospectives at the train level Provide visibility into delivery performance and elevate issues as needed Coach teams and leaders on Agile best practices and SAFe principles Support resource planning and synchronization between teams and stakeholders We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to View email address on click.appcast.io. To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: Skills and Requirements Proven experience as a Release Train Engineer (RTE) supporting large-scale Agile Release Trains (~15+ teams) Strong expertise in SAFe / Agile frameworks with deep understanding of PI Planning and execution Experience facilitating PI Planning events end-to-end (vision, breakouts, risk ROAMing, confidence vote) Advanced proficiency with Jira / Jira Align / program boards / dashboards Demonstrated ability to track and report train-level metrics (PI objectives, velocity, cycle time, defects, business value) Strong dependency and risk management experience (including ROAM methodology) Experience coordinating across Product Managers, Product Owners, Scrum Masters, Architects, and leadership Ability to remove impediments and protect teams from disruptions Experience driving continuous improvement and Agile maturity across teams Comfortable operating in governed environments (compliance, controls, release processes) Strong facilitation, communication, and organizational skills Minimum 1 year of AI experience, preferably with Microsoft Copilot Experience supporting distributed or global teams across multiple time zones Background in Technology Infrastructure or enterprise platforms Experience designing hybrid PI Planning events with digital collaboration tools Strong Agile coaching background across multiple roles (SM, PO, PM, Architects) Familiarity with financial services or highly regulated environments Experience building metrics-driven operating rhythms and executive reporting #J-18808-Ljbffr