Job Title/Req No- Release Train Engineer

Client location - Richmond, VA

Interview Type - Web Cam Interview Only

Work Arrangement - Hybrid

*Note: Local to VA.

*Note: Only W2

*Note: PMP Certification is required.

*Note: Scrum Master Certification is required.

*Note: SAFe SPC or RTE Certification is required.

*Note: 5 years of RTE experience is required.

*Note: 12+ Years is Minimum experience we are looking for.

Short Description-

VDOT Release Train Engineer PM 4

ON SITE REQUIRED

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Full Job Description -

*LOCAL candidates required

*Candidate should be able to work onsite up to 3 days/week

*PLEASE DO NOT submit candidates who were submitted to previous VDOT Release Train Engineer reqs

VDOT ITD is looking for a passionate and result oriented individual who will take over a technical Scaled Agile train as Release Train Engineer (RTE) that supports Power Platform development. This RTE should have some understanding of Power Platform technology, be able to empower teams, facilitate the ART events, effectively communicate with stakeholders, coach teams to ensure Agile processes are being followed, support teams with self-organization, escalate and help resolve impediments, and continuously improve teams / train to maximize value delivery. Candidate should also be able to perform Scrum Master / Project Manager duties as needed. Ideal candidate should be well versed, have led technical projects using Agile methodologies, and be comfortable with autonomously leading in a matrixed environment.

Responsibilities:

Plan, lead, organize, and motivate agile and traditional project teams to achieve a high level of performance and quality in delivering projects that provide exceptional business value to the internal and external stakeholders.

Drive consistent project delivery through the entire project lifecycle, including Project plans, Release plans, Resource allocation, and management of project risks, schedule, budget, and delivery of value.

Provide leadership in the establishment and development of project base line budgets, resource allocation, and schedules.

Track and communicate project's progress from a schedule, cost, and risk perspective to the project team, stakeholders, and management.

Manage and optimize the flow of value through the ART using various tools, such as the Program Kanban and other information radiators.

Establish and communicate the annual calendars for Iterations and Program Increments (PIs).

Facilitate PI Planning readiness, PI Planning event, and PI execution e.g. Roadmap, Backlogs, Risks, Dependencies, and PI Objectives, etc.

Assist feature prioritization, tracking the execution of features e.g. Train level metrics.

Facilitate synchronization meetings e.g. Scrum of Scrums and Program Committee Meetings.

Coach Managers, Teams, and Scrum Masters in Lean-Agile practices and mindsets.

Escalate and track impediments, help identify and address critical bottlenecks.

Encourage collaboration between teams, Engineering, and Enterprise Architects.

Help ensure strategy and execution alignment (Product Management and Stakeholders).

Assess practices with DevOps, etc. and help improve Continuous Delivery Pipeline.

Conduct Inspect and Adapt workshops, facilitate System Demos, assess the agility level of the ART and help them improve.

Ability to take on additional responsibilities such as Scrum Master, Community of Practice, etc.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

PMP and Scrum Master Certification is required.

SAFe SPC or RTE Certification is required.

5 years of RTE experience is required.

3 years of RTE experience managing Power Platform teams is required.

An understanding of creating and maintaining Program Increment Backlogs.

Ability to lead and direct the software development teams through program increment and program iteration planning.

Experience with agile software development for complex Information Technology systems.

Strong interpersonal skills including mentoring, coaching, collaborating, and team building.

Strong analytical, organizational and decision-making skills.

Strong verbal/written communication skills with the ability to simplify and communicate complex issues to multiple audiences.

Ability to work with customers, understand their business practices and manage their expectations.

Expertise with Project Management tools such as Microsoft Project, Visio, and MS Office.

Experience with Agile collaboration tools such as Team Foundation Server, JIRA, Version One, etc.

Skills Matrix -

Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experience

SAFe Agile Release Train Engineer Hands-on Experience. Required 5 Years

SAFe Agile Release Train Engineer Experience managing Power Platform teams. Required 3 Years

Balance business/technical background to provide highly credible leadership to technology teams. Required 5 Years

Ability to work with customers, understand their business practices and manage their expectations. Required 12 Years

Strong verbal/written communication skills with the ability to simplify and communicate complex issues to multiple audiences. Required 12 Years

Hands-on experience with MS Project Required 3 Years

PMP Certification Required

Scrum Master Certification Required

SAFe SPC or RTE Certification Required

Questionaries -

Question 1 Absences greater than two weeks MUST be approved by CAI management in advance and contact information must be provided to CAI so that the resource can be reached during his or her absence. The Client has the right to dismiss the resource if he or she does not return to work by the agreed upon date. Do you accept this requirement?

Question 2 Please list candidate's email address.

Question 3 Does your candidate have a current PMP certification from PMI OR a PM certification from VITA (no other certifications are accepted)? This is REQUIRED. Please upload a copy of the PMP certification.

Question 4 Does your candidate have a current CSM certification? This is REQUIRED. Please upload a copy of the CSM certification.

Question 5 Does your candidate have a current SAFe SFC or RTE certification? This is REQUIRED. Please upload a copy of the certification.

Question 6 Is candidate willing and able to work onsite up to 3 days every week at VDOT in Richmond, VA? NO exceptions.

Question 7 Has candidate been submitted to previous VDOT Release Train Engineer reqs? We need NEW candidates ONLY.

Question 8 How soon after offer can candidate start?