Job Title: Release Train Engineer
Location: Remote
Duration: 16+ months Contract with possible extension
Note: Comfortable to work on EST time zone.
Description:
Job Request for RTE or SM in Global Product Lifecycle (GPL) Initiative. Presently, this initiative is being executed by 3 engineering teams with no lead Scrum Master or Delivery Manager. We are looking for an eager contractor who feels confident in helping coordinate and oversee this initiative from the responsibilities as an RTE (Release Train Engineer) or Scrum Master.
Responsibilities:
- Leading & attending shared GPL-related Scrum events:
- Team stand-ups
- Attending one of our off shore team's (Belfast) stand-ups to track progress for GPL in coordination with our US-based teams
- Weekly GPL Scrum of Scrums
- Monthly GPL demos
- Shared team refinements/sprint planning sessions
- Program Increment (PI) Management:
- Maintaining calendars for program increments (PIs) or phases of GPL
- Implementing and leading PI planning events each quarter
- Monitoring the progress of PIs and ensuring alignment with the overall program roadmap
Coordination and Alignment:
- Coordinating and aligning GPL activities with the organization's strategic goals
- Serving as a liaison between product management, development, and operations teams
- Proactive tracking and handling of initiative-level dependencies/risks
Long-term Planning:
Looking ahead at the program roadmap 6 months and beyond
Artifact Creation and Facilitation:
- Creating and facilitating initiative artifacts
- Ensuring the business gathers necessary information before engaging engineers for future components of the initiative
IT Engagement:
Kicking off IT engagement when it's time for engineers to start looking at future segments of work within the initiative
Additional Responsibilities:
Serving as Scrum Master for one engineering team that is part of this initiative
Stakeholder Management:
Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure their needs and expectations are met
Metrics and Reporting:
- Developing and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor the progress and success of the initiative
- Providing regular status updates and reports to leadership and stakeholders
Change Management:
Leading change management efforts to ensure smooth transitions and adoption of new processes or systems
Issue Resolution:
Facilitating the resolution of issues that may impede project progress
Training and Mentoring:
Providing guidance, training, and mentoring to team members and stakeholders on agile practices and methodologies
Continuous Improvement:
Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement in processes, tools, and team collaboration
Intelliswift is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The range provided for this position is determined by various factors, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and location. Intelliswift offers medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, supplemental life and AD&D insurance, and any other benefits per state law.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Intelliswift celebrates a diverse and inclusive workforce. We offer equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expressions, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected basis under the law.
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