Release Train Engineer (RTE)

The Northern Trust is seeking an experienced Release Train Engineer (RTE) to support multiple Scrum Teams within the Cash & Liquidity domain. This role is responsible for ensuring successful release execution, driving Agile best practices, and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver strategic business initiatives., Release & Delivery Management

• Monitor and maintain the overall health of releases across multiple Scrum Teams.
• Understand Cash & Liquidity strategic priorities and guide planning efforts to ensure delivery alignment.
• Manage project risks and issues, escalating concerns appropriately when necessary.
• Ensure timely and successful delivery of project objectives.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with stakeholders to define project requirements, expectations, and delivery timelines.
• Maintain effective communication with stakeholders and management by providing regular updates on project status, risks, dependencies, and progress.
• Facilitate conflict resolution through arbitration, negotiation, and reasoned discussions.

Agile & SAFe Leadership

• Organize, facilitate, and lead all core Agile ceremonies, including:
• Project Planning
• Daily Stand-ups
• Sprint Planning
• Release Planning
• Reviews & Retrospectives
• Demos
• Provide servant leadership to Scrum Teams and lead by example.
• Guide teams in consistently applying SAFe principles, practices, and values.
• Lead, coach, and mentor teams and the broader organization in Scrum adoption and Agile maturity.

Team Enablement & Execution

• Collaborate closely with teams to build product backlogs, prioritize work, and ensure effective execution.
• Identify and remove impediments by engaging the appropriate stakeholders and resources.
• Track and manage Agile delivery metrics, including:
• Product Backlog
• Burn-down Metrics
• Velocity

Do you have experience in Stakeholder management?, * Strong hands-on experience as a Release Train Engineer (RTE).

• Solid understanding of SAFe Agile and Agile project management processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong collaboration and negotiation abilities.
• Flexibility to work outside standard business hours when required.
• SAFe RTE Certification preferred.

333 South Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60604 Hybrid work Up to $68 an hour - Full-time, Contract