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The Release Train Engineer is responsible for facilitating and coaching the Agile Release Trains. They coordinate Agile Release Train events, which includes PI Planning, System Demo, Scrum of Scrums, PI Inspect & Adapt and PO Sync. They are a servant leader and coach to their value stream and stakeholders. They Act as the next level escalation for obstacles reported by Development Teams and strive to empower teams to remove impediments. Works with the Program Team to resolve or escalate risks and issues and ensures collaboration in cross-train Scrum of Scrums. This role manages a continuous workflow of their teams. They advocate, adopt and coach their teams on lean, agile and scrum practices following scaled agile principles. Delivers results through performance/process metrics and business value metrics. Individual contributor and mentor to teams of various agile maturity.
Responsibilities
Responsible for managing agile release train for a given value stream and ensuring scrum team success.
Act as escalation point for impediments the team cannot remove in a timely manner
Own escalated impediments and raise issues to leadership if they cannot be resolved in a timely manner
Continuously work with teams and to deliver PI Objectives
Owns the Risk, Issues, Action and Decision Register for a specific train
Manage dependencies between Development Teams within and across Programs or Agile Release Trains
Partner with stakeholders to identify and address staffing and tool needs
Enable and coach teams to define capacity for PI Planning
Serve as owner of program release communication plan; schedule and facilitate release planning activities
Gather and report performance information and metrics (e.g., Release burn down data, etc.)
Collaborate with Product Management, Systems Architects, teams as needed
Build and maintain relationships with lines of business, teams, management, and key stakeholders
Assist with developing and delivering training and workshops as requested
Become an influential leader within for the team and promote Agility across Navy Federal
Help resolve team conflicts when needed
Exhibit behaviors of a Lean-Agile Leader through mindset; helps the team embrace SAFe core values, adopt and apply SAFe principles and implement SAFe practices
Understand basics of Data Engineering work and contexts of the data product development, accordingly customize the approach/process/artifacts to meet the delivery need of the team
Engage with team and train in planning and delivery, protect the teams from outside interruptions
Run Scrum of Scrums (SoS) and own agile delivery for the committed features of the ART
Challenge old norms to improve performance in the areas of quality, predictability, flow, and velocity
Review ADO team and program board regularly and ensure teams update ADO properly
Coaches teams in scaled agile practices and help teams using ADO consistently and effectively
Capture and Analyze program metrics and help teams for improvement
Tracking team and program/ART status of PI goals, dependency and risk logs using ADO
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field, or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Significant experience in agile transformation, coaching and transitioning teams, programs, and portfolios
Leading SAFe, SAFe RTE, SAFe Advanced Scrum Master and SAFe Program Consultant Certifications
12+ years of experience within Information Technology as RTE, Product Manager or Product Owner
Experience coaching agile teams, and assessing their development maturity
Strong knowledge of SAFe framework and implement them in real world projects
Hands on experience of at least Agile tools e.g. ADO, JIRA, Version One
Experience in creating reporting metrics and dashboards that illustrate the flow of value
Experience as an RTE or Delivery Lead in leading transformation
Experience in leading, guiding and coaching professional staff
Ability to coach and mentor scrum masters and empower the delivery teams to embrace agility
Ability to remove impediments that impact the team’s planned execution
Ability to create release plans and roadmaps needed for existing product or platform release
Advanced skill in motivating and uplifting team members using teaching/mentoring skills
Advanced skill building effective relationships through rapport, trust, diplomacy and tact
Advanced problem solving, collaboration, critical thinking, team building, and presentation skills
Advanced verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a matrixed environment
Advanced skill to deliver presentations to virtual and in-person teams
Basic understanding of the Data Engineering and how it adds value to the organization
Experience of Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
Very good team player and ability to work with people from diverse background
Desired Qualification(s)
Hands on Data Engineering experience as Data Analyst, Data Engineer or Tester
Experience working within an organization going through an Agile transformation
Expert in ADO including customized reports using ADO and PowerBI
Familiarity with banking industry standards and regulations
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Locations: 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180 | 5510 Heritage Oaks Drive, Pensacola, FL 32526 | 141 Security Drive, Winchester, VA 22602
About Us
You have goals, dreams, hobbies, and things you're passionate about—what's important to you is important to us. We're looking for people who not only want to do meaningful, challenging work, keep their skills sharp and move ahead, but who also take time for the things that matter to them—friends, family, and passions. And we're looking for team members who are passionate about our mission—making a difference in military members' and their families' lives. Together, we can make it happen. Don't take our word for it:
• Military Times 2022 Best for Vets Employers
• WayUp Top 100 Internship Programs
• Forbes® 2022 The Best Employers for New Grads
• Fortune Best Workplaces for Women
• Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®
• Computerworld® Best Places to Work in IT
• Ripplematch Campus Forward Award - Excellence in Early Career Hiring
• Fortune Best Place to Work for Financial and Insurance Services
Equal Employment Opportunity: Navy Federal values, celebrates, and enacts diversity in the workplace. Navy Federal takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities, disabled veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. EOE/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability EOE/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability
Disclaimers: Navy Federal reserves the right to fill this role at a higher/lower grade level based on business need. An assessment may be required to compete for this position. Job postings are subject to close early or extend out longer than the anticipated closing date at the hiring team’s discretion based on qualified applicant volume. Navy Federal Credit Union assesses market data to establish salary ranges that enable us to remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range, based on your experience, location and market position
Bank Secrecy Act: Remains cognizant of and adheres to Navy Federal policies and procedures, and regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act.
The Release Train Engineer is responsible for facilitating and coaching the Agile Release Trains. They coordinate Agile Release Train events, which includes PI Planning, System Demo, Scrum of Scrums, PI Inspect & Adapt and PO Sync. They are a servant leader and coach to their value stream and stakeholders. They Act as the next level escalation for obstacles reported by Development Teams and strive to empower teams to remove impediments. Works with the Program Team to resolve or escalate risks and issues and ensures collaboration in cross-train Scrum of Scrums. This role manages a continuous workflow of their teams. They advocate, adopt and coach their teams on lean, agile and scrum practices following scaled agile principles. Delivers results through performance/process metrics and business value metrics. Individual contributor and mentor to teams of various agile maturity.
Responsibilities
Responsible for managing agile release train for a given value stream and ensuring scrum team success.
Act as escalation point for impediments the team cannot remove in a timely manner
Own escalated impediments and raise issues to leadership if they cannot be resolved in a timely manner
Continuously work with teams and to deliver PI Objectives
Owns the Risk, Issues, Action and Decision Register for a specific train
Manage dependencies between Development Teams within and across Programs or Agile Release Trains
Partner with stakeholders to identify and address staffing and tool needs
Enable and coach teams to define capacity for PI Planning
Serve as owner of program release communication plan; schedule and facilitate release planning activities
Gather and report performance information and metrics (e.g., Release burn down data, etc.)
Collaborate with Product Management, Systems Architects, teams as needed
Build and maintain relationships with lines of business, teams, management, and key stakeholders
Assist with developing and delivering training and workshops as requested
Become an influential leader within for the team and promote Agility across Navy Federal
Help resolve team conflicts when needed
Exhibit behaviors of a Lean-Agile Leader through mindset; helps the team embrace SAFe core values, adopt and apply SAFe principles and implement SAFe practices
Understand basics of Data Engineering work and contexts of the data product development, accordingly customize the approach/process/artifacts to meet the delivery need of the team
Engage with team and train in planning and delivery, protect the teams from outside interruptions
Run Scrum of Scrums (SoS) and own agile delivery for the committed features of the ART
Challenge old norms to improve performance in the areas of quality, predictability, flow, and velocity
Review ADO team and program board regularly and ensure teams update ADO properly
Coaches teams in scaled agile practices and help teams using ADO consistently and effectively
Capture and Analyze program metrics and help teams for improvement
Tracking team and program/ART status of PI goals, dependency and risk logs using ADO
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field, or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Significant experience in agile transformation, coaching and transitioning teams, programs, and portfolios
Leading SAFe, SAFe RTE, SAFe Advanced Scrum Master and SAFe Program Consultant Certifications
12+ years of experience within Information Technology as RTE, Product Manager or Product Owner
Experience coaching agile teams, and assessing their development maturity
Strong knowledge of SAFe framework and implement them in real world projects
Hands on experience of at least Agile tools e.g. ADO, JIRA, Version One
Experience in creating reporting metrics and dashboards that illustrate the flow of value
Experience as an RTE or Delivery Lead in leading transformation
Experience in leading, guiding and coaching professional staff
Ability to coach and mentor scrum masters and empower the delivery teams to embrace agility
Ability to remove impediments that impact the team’s planned execution
Ability to create release plans and roadmaps needed for existing product or platform release
Advanced skill in motivating and uplifting team members using teaching/mentoring skills
Advanced skill building effective relationships through rapport, trust, diplomacy and tact
Advanced problem solving, collaboration, critical thinking, team building, and presentation skills
Advanced verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a matrixed environment
Advanced skill to deliver presentations to virtual and in-person teams
Basic understanding of the Data Engineering and how it adds value to the organization
Experience of Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
Very good team player and ability to work with people from diverse background
Desired Qualification(s)
Hands on Data Engineering experience as Data Analyst, Data Engineer or Tester
Experience working within an organization going through an Agile transformation
Expert in ADO including customized reports using ADO and PowerBI
Familiarity with banking industry standards and regulations
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Locations: 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180 | 5510 Heritage Oaks Drive, Pensacola, FL 32526 | 141 Security Drive, Winchester, VA 22602
About Us
You have goals, dreams, hobbies, and things you're passionate about—what's important to you is important to us. We're looking for people who not only want to do meaningful, challenging work, keep their skills sharp and move ahead, but who also take time for the things that matter to them—friends, family, and passions. And we're looking for team members who are passionate about our mission—making a difference in military members' and their families' lives. Together, we can make it happen. Don't take our word for it:
• Military Times 2022 Best for Vets Employers
• WayUp Top 100 Internship Programs
• Forbes® 2022 The Best Employers for New Grads
• Fortune Best Workplaces for Women
• Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®
• Computerworld® Best Places to Work in IT
• Ripplematch Campus Forward Award - Excellence in Early Career Hiring
• Fortune Best Place to Work for Financial and Insurance Services
Equal Employment Opportunity: Navy Federal values, celebrates, and enacts diversity in the workplace. Navy Federal takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities, disabled veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. EOE/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability EOE/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability
Disclaimers: Navy Federal reserves the right to fill this role at a higher/lower grade level based on business need. An assessment may be required to compete for this position. Job postings are subject to close early or extend out longer than the anticipated closing date at the hiring team’s discretion based on qualified applicant volume. Navy Federal Credit Union assesses market data to establish salary ranges that enable us to remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range, based on your experience, location and market position
Bank Secrecy Act: Remains cognizant of and adheres to Navy Federal policies and procedures, and regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act.
