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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Release Train Manager - **Company:** General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. - **Location:** Dedham, MA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $126,862.0 - $137,269.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Confluence, JIRA, Scrum Methodology, Software Engineering, Atlassian Tools - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/87747094/1 ## About the Role Bachelor's or Technology degree in Engineering or a related specialized area/field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience, plus 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus 6 years of experience., * Proven experience as a Release Train Engineer or similar role. * Strong understanding of Agile and SAFe methodologies. * Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills. * Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines. * Experience with EVMS, PI planning, and backlog grooming. * Proficiency in using Agile tools and software (e.g., Jira, Confluence). * Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate complex software development processes. * Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation. ## Description * Facilitate and manage Program Increment (PI) Planning sessions, including program and IPT vision generation, PI planning kickoff, coordination, and setup of tools in support of PI planning activities. * Oversee the backlog grooming process, ensuring features are completed, stories are visible, and features committed are in progress. * Coordinate and manage sprint activities, including sprint reviews, Scrum of Scrums / Coach Sync, and Product Owner (PO) sync meetings. * Provide detailed metrics and reporting, such as hours per story point and Objectives and Key Result (OKR) tracking, in addition to creating dashboards for improved transparency. * Coach and mentor team members, assist with onboarding, and identify knowledge gaps. * Manage Earned Value Measurement System (EVMS) and vision guidance, including schedule pulls for PI prep and tracking. * Use monthly and weekly financial reports to explain variances and generate corrective actions within the program that will ensure program actions align with successful completion of SOW requirements within cost and schedule * Understand and adjust schedules for new knowledge or changed strategy and assess Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) backlog against Statement of Work (SOW) needs. * Ensure clear communication of monthly outputs and root cause explanations for EV variances. * Support proposal activities and conduct historical reference development and Engineering Basis of Estimate (BOE) writing, ensuring TINA compliance. * Support Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA) review of all activities and milestones Support Program scope boundary communications with the customer and Notice of Change (NOC) development ensuring contractual direction is understood and communicated before the team exceeds existing contract commitments * Maintain alignment with customer RTE to help ensure program-level dependencies are tracked and schedules communicated. * Ensure team clarity on budget vs. plan vs. scope for both current period and long-term vision. * Run Engineering Review Board (ERB) meetings and ensure consistency in use and understanding of impacts. * Work with technical managers to resolve staffing challenges through root cause problem investigation and communication. * Support the DPME in holding the team accountable to meeting its PI commitment and delivery milestones on the program ## Related Videos - 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