Agile Coach (Release Train Engineer)

Company: Atyeti
Location: Reston
Posted on: February 21, 2021

Job Description:

Atyeti Recognition:

• Inc. 500 & 5000 Honoree Company for 2012,2013,2014,2015, 2016, and 2017
• Atyeti Ranks No. 270 on the 2012 Inc. 500 List
• 2012,2016 and 2017 NJ 50 Fastest Growing CompaniesGlobal Healthcare provider is looking for a Sr. Product Owner/Project Manager (Release Train Engineer) for its team in Reston, VA. Those authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship are encouraged to apply.Those authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship are encouraged to apply due to the nature of the project.The Release Train Engineer (RTE) in a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) is a servant leader and coach for the Program/Agile Train (Team of Teams required to deliver an overall solution).Key responsibilities are to facilitate the joint program events and processes and assist the teams in delivering value. RTEs communicate with stakeholders, escalate impediments, help manage risk, and drive relentless improvement in the program.Job Responsibilities-- Agile Release Train level planning and execution-- Support preparation for and facilitation of Agile Train related meetings and processes, including joint planning and quarterly release planning activities; scrum of scrums, product owner sync; program backlog refinement including features and architecture enablers; and retrospectives for the program-- Facilitate PI Planning readiness by fostering a Continuous Exploration process which drives the synthesis of a Vision, a Roadmap, and Backlogs, and through Pre- and Post-PI Planning meetings-- Facilitate the PI planning event, Summarize Team PI Objectives into Program PI Objectives (the RTE) and publish them for visibility and transparency-- Assist tracking the execution of features and capabilities; Facilitate periodic synchronization meetings, including the ART sync-- Understand program/project budgets and help execute within established budget constraints-- Risk and Dependency Management affecting the Train:-- Help manage risks and dependencies-- Escalate and track impediments-- Provide input on resourcing, team performance, team dynamics to address bottlenecks-- Cross Team Collaboration in execution of the Train:-- Facilitate collaboration between teams and System and Solution Architects/Engineering Work with Product and Solution Management, Project Management, Infrastructure and other stakeholders to help ensure strategy and execution alignment-- Coaching Agile Train-- Coach teams and Scrum Masters in Lean-Agile practices and thinking-- Support Agile coaching activities across program trains to elevate the Program's application of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) if necessary--Prequalification:--- A combination of the following experience is required:o At least 5 years of Project Management and/or Scrum Master experienceo A bachelor's degree or master's degree with 10+ years of IT software development experienceo 2+ years experience working as a RTE ; SPC or RTE certification strongly preferredo Strong leadership and facilitation skillso Strong analytical, oral and written communication, presentation skills;o Ability to navigate through ambiguity, set direction, and influence those not under direct line of managemento Technical aptitude to support program's use of work management and collaboration toolso Experience in working with senior management and leadership teamo Strong background and working experience on large programs in leadership role using Scaled Agile Framework.o Process flow centric knowledge around health claims and benefits is a pluso Knowledge of Systems Development Lifecycle and the Project Management Lifecycle.o Business savviness and ability to discover the potential business and product opportunitieso Experience with Product Roadmap development and influencing key stake holder s for buy in on business prioritieso Extensive IT and business experience in planning, technical design/development, implementation, and maintenance of systems; preferably across multiple hardware and software platformso Previous product owner experience in a dynamic high-technology environmento Ability to understand future product needs and influence their prioritization with all stakeholders, sot that the scrum team can execute themo Ability to make timely product decisions to ensure smooth flow of work into delivery teamso Experience working with agile delivery teams - provided by Dice

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