Lead Release Train Engineer Position Summary The Release Train Engineer RTE facilitates an Agile Release Train ART at the Program level and is responsible for program execution of the value stream assist the team in the delivery of innovative software products escalating impediments managing risk and helping drive continuous improvement for the ART RTEs are responsible for facilitating ART events including Planning Increment PI PI execution events tracking of progress System Demos and Inspect Adapt The RTE ensures mission execution coaches at the ART and Team levels and provides guidance in methodologies like Agile Scrum DevSecOps and Kanban Broad expectations from this role are as follows Hands-on expertise in driving Scaled Agile deliveries at ART level Provide guidance coaching and leadership to teams on driving SDLC Work with product management and architects to confirm prioritized backlog for the product with functional and non-functional requirements performance security high availability scalability disaster recovery etc Own end-to-end delivery of the product delivery complete SDLC from process perspective Identify process gaps and either define new processes or improve existing processes to close the gap Work with we own a product mindset and work for mindset shift of the team for the same Experience 12 years of qualified experience in software with at least 6 years as Scaled Agile Scrum Master and at least 2 years as RTE Extensive knowledge of product development and software development methodologies Essential Duties and Responsibilities Planning coordination and delivery Leads and serves as the highest authority on the implementation and optimization for the SAFe methodology within the ART Ensure the quality and timeliness of deliverables in the ART by managing dependencies and risks Manages and optimizes the flow of value within the ART using a variety of tools and methods to ensure strategy and execution are in alignment Assist Scrum Masters in the execution of Planning increments PI s w Ensure backlogs are complete relevant and in alignment with strategic objectives and follows DoR and DoD standards Facilitation coaching Facilitate and drive ART ceremonies including PI planning Scrum of Scrums System Demo s and Inspect and Adapt sessions Measure and improve ART performance maturity through clearly defined metrics Coach and advise leaders teams and scrum masters in Lean-Agile practices mindsets and execution Coach and support the team in applying the agile way of working Scrum KanBan ScrumBan that fits best with the type of work they have Communication and collaboration Serve as the primary point of contact for all ART stakeholders Communicates progress status and challenges to stakeholders including senior management and ensures that business strategy and technology strategy are connected Foster collaboration between teams product management system architects and services w Identify and resolve conflicts that impede the ARTs progress Leadership Provide a servant leadership style aimed at supporting and guiding teams and stakeholders w Performs functional allocation of resources to identified and required tasks and their dependencies Develop and maintain a high level of team morale and cohesion w Drive an empower the ART to self-organize and self-manage Communicates progress status and challenges to stakeholders including senior management w foster collaboration between teams product management system architects and services Hypothesis based development shift-left and shift-right initiatives improving DORA metrics Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process

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