Release Train Engineer I

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Regular or Temporary:

Regular

Language Fluency:  English (Required)

Work Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Please review the following job description:

The Release Train Engineer is a servant leader and coach for the Agile Release Train. Facilitate and enable end-to-end value through Agile Release Trains following guidelines and ensuring Agile processes are being observed. Responsible for communicating with Product and Solution Management, Product Owners, and other stakeholders to ensure strategy and execution alignment, manage risks, remove/escalate impediments, manage cross-train dependencies and escalate enterprise dependencies. Understands lean/Agile best practices and is expected to act as an Agile coach on the Agile Release Train.

**This position is office-centric requiring 4 days in-office per week**

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job.  Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below.  Specific activities may change from time to time. 

1. Lead Scrum and/or Kanban teams in PI Planning, Scrum of Scrums, and other Agile Ceremonies of low to moderate complexity.

2. Responsible for delivering results of projects in terms of predictability of delivery, productivity improvement, schedule and delivery of commitments, and quality.

3. Responsible for ensuring data maintained in Agile Tools is consistent across ARTs to support enterprise-wide requirements.

4. Responsible for relevant budgeting and oversight of capital and non-capital expenditure within their ART.

5. Responsible for ensuring Truist Agile SDLC, Agile Operating Framework and Risk Framework are appropriately followed.

6. Active participant with the Truist Agile Guild and Agile RTE Communities of Practice.

7. Coordinate with other Release Train Engineers for cross ART dependencies and Road Map Reviews.

8. Work with Scrum or Kanban masters in a consultant model, helping the teams embrace an agile mindset, leverage Agile and its ceremonies, roles, and artifacts to reach greater success.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. College degree in a related field of study or equivalent education and related training or experience

2. Minimum of five years Program Management experience and/or five years of experience as a Scrum Master, including experience with PI Planning and Execution

3. SAFe Agilist Certification Strong knowledge of and background with Agile concepts

4. Strong communication and organizational change management experience

5. Experience in delivery function at large organizations or Fortune 500 companies

Preferred Qualifications:

1. SAFe RTE Certified and Enablement is preferred

2. Certified Scrum Master

3. Experience in the banking or financial services industry.

4. Tech background

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS

Sitting

Constantly (More than 50% of the time)

Standing

Frequently (25% - 50% of the time)

Walking

Frequently (25% - 50% of the time)    
Visual / Audio / Speaking

Able to access and interpret client information received from the computer and able to hear and speak with individuals in person and on the phone.

Manual Dexterity / Keyboarding

Able to work standard office equipment, including PC keyboard and mouse, copy/fax machines, and printers.

Availability

Able to work all hours scheduled, including overtime as directed by manager/supervisor and required by business need.

Travel

Minimal and up to 10%

General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.

Truist supports a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.

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