Release Train Engineer

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Release Train Engineer

Job Responsibilities

Risk & Dependency Management: Collaborates closely with software leaders and team members to proactively identify, analyze, and resolve risks, dependencies, and conflicts within the Agile environment, ensuring timely resolution and minimal disruption to delivery schedules.

Process Improvement: Leads improvement projects and initiates change within the discipline. Independently develops and implements solutions to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and overall value delivery under limited supervision.

Strategic Problem Solving: Resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways while encountering diverse challenges, demonstrating good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

Stakeholder Communication: Builds a culture of transparency by effectively communicating project status updates and impediments to stakeholders, including Release Train Engineers (RTEs) and Lean Portfolio Managers (LPMs).

ART & Solution Train Support: Provides dedicated support to Agile Release Trains (ARTs) and Solution Trains; leverages Kanban boards and information radiators to facilitate the smooth flow of value and alignment with strategic objectives.

Agile Coaching: Provides guidance and coaching in Agile methodologies, nurturing a culture of continuous improvement and empowering teams to embrace Agile best practices.

Cross-Functional Advocacy: Promotes collaboration between teams, Architects, Engineering, Marketing, and Quality & Regulatory (Q&R) departments. Implements initiatives such as continuous delivery pipelines and DevOps integration.

PI Planning: Supports Sprint/Program Increment (PI) Planning readiness sessions; ensures thorough preparation of Vision and Backlogs and participates in pre- and post-PI Planning meetings.

Agile Transformation: Enables teams to self-organize at scale by providing guidance on agile transformation efforts, supporting design flow optimization, and influencing flow factors.

Leadership & Influence: Cultivates effective relationships and shares knowledge to influence projects and peer groups, advocating for innovative ideas and guiding others toward optimal solutions.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, Computer Science, or IT Engineering; Business Administration, Project Management, Program Management, or equivalent.

Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree in Software Development, Agile Project Management, or equivalent; OR no prior experience required with a Master's Degree.

Certification: Leading SAFe and Advanced Scrum Master.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: N/A.

Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience as a SCRUM Master and minimum 8 years of experience in Software Development.

Certification: N/A.

Preferred Skills

Continuous Improvement & Change Management

Stakeholder & Risk Management

Business Acumen & People Management

Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Scrum & Agile Methodologies

Project Management Tools & SAFe Principles

DevOps Integration

Troubleshooting

Additional Information

Reason for Request: Contingent worker to support with Release Train Engineer role for Ultrasound SW Organization.

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location: Cambridge, Massachusetts job type: Contract salary: $62 - 72 per hour work hours: 8am to 5pm education: Bachelors

responsibilities: Job Responsibilities

• Risk & Dependency Management: Collaborates closely with software leaders and team members to proactively identify, analyze, and resolve risks, dependencies, and conflicts within the Agile environment, ensuring timely resolution and minimal disruption to delivery schedules.
• Process Improvement: Leads improvement projects and initiates change within the discipline. Independently develops and implements solutions to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and overall value delivery under limited supervision.
• Strategic Problem Solving: Resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways while encountering diverse challenges, demonstrating good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Stakeholder Communication: Builds a culture of transparency by effectively communicating project status updates and impediments to stakeholders, including Release Train Engineers (RTEs) and Lean Portfolio Managers (LPMs).
• ART & Solution Train Support: Provides dedicated support to Agile Release Trains (ARTs) and Solution Trains; leverages Kanban boards and information radiators to facilitate the smooth flow of value and alignment with strategic objectives.
• Agile Coaching: Provides guidance and coaching in Agile methodologies, nurturing a culture of continuous improvement and empowering teams to embrace Agile best practices.
• Cross-Functional Advocacy: Promotes collaboration between teams, Architects, Engineering, Marketing, and Quality & Regulatory (Q&R) departments. Implements initiatives such as continuous delivery pipelines and DevOps integration.
• PI Planning: Supports Sprint/Program Increment (PI) Planning readiness sessions; ensures thorough preparation of Vision and Backlogs and participates in pre- and post-PI Planning meetings.
• Agile Transformation: Enables teams to self-organize at scale by providing guidance on agile transformation efforts, supporting design flow optimization, and influencing flow factors.
• Leadership & Influence: Cultivates effective relationships and shares knowledge to influence projects and peer groups, advocating for innovative ideas and guiding others toward optimal solutions.

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qualifications: Education: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, Computer Science, or IT Engineering; Business Administration, Project Management, Program Management, or equivalent.

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Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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Job Responsibilities

• Risk & Dependency Management: Collaborates closely with software leaders and team members to proactively identify, analyze, and resolve risks, dependencies, and conflicts within the Agile environment, ensuring timely resolution and minimal disruption to delivery schedules.
• Process Improvement: Leads improvement projects and initiates change within the discipline. Independently develops and implements solutions to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and overall value delivery under limited supervision.
• Strategic Problem Solving: Resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways while encountering diverse challenges, demonstrating good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Stakeholder Communication: Builds a culture of transparency by effectively communicating project status updates and impediments to stakeholders, including Release Train Engineers (RTEs) and Lean Portfolio Managers (LPMs).
• ART & Solution Train Support: Provides dedicated support to Agile Release Trains (ARTs) and Solution Trains; leverages Kanban boards and information radiators to facilitate the smooth flow of value and alignment with strategic objectives.
• Agile Coaching: Provides guidance and coaching in Agile methodologies, nurturing a culture of continuous improvement and empowering teams to embrace Agile best practices.
• Cross-Functional Advocacy: Promotes collaboration between teams, Architects, Engineering, Marketing, and Quality & Regulatory (Q&R) departments. Implements initiatives such as continuous delivery pipelines and DevOps integration.
• PI Planning: Supports Sprint/Program Increment (PI) Planning readiness sessions; ensures thorough preparation of Vision and Backlogs and participates in pre- and post-PI Planning meetings.
• Agile Transformation: Enables teams to self-organize at scale by providing guidance on agile transformation efforts, supporting design flow optimization, and influencing flow factors.
• Leadership & Influence: Cultivates effective relationships and shares knowledge to influence projects and peer groups, advocating for innovative ideas and guiding others toward optimal solutions.

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Education: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, Computer Science, or IT Engineering; Business Administration, Project Management, Program Management, or equivalent. #LI-HW1