Release Train Engineer

RTE - Release Train Engineer
Location: MN / Hybrid

Program PLANT Overview:
Implement Fiserv DNA for Loan Accounting/Loan Servicing for all Customers. Build interfacing programs in a cloud environment. Test and roll out to end users.

• Transitioning from highly customized legacy platform to scalable, modern tech stack
• Next-generation technologies will be easier to maintain and enhance over time
• Enabling real-time capabilities (vs. batch loads in today's world)
• Better security and compliance
• Ultimately lowers fixed costs by moving off of the current mainframe solution

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Program PLANT Agile Release Train (ART) and serve as coach/mentor to Scrum Masters
• Serve as role model for Agile delivery best practices
• Facilitate the ART events and processes and assist the teams in finding ways to improve efficiencies in delivering value
• Communicate with stakeholders, escalate impediments, and help manage risk
• Manage and optimize the flow of value through the ART using various tools, such as Azure DevOps and the Program Kanban
• Plan for and facilitate PI planning events
• Summarize Team PI Objectives and publish them for visibility and transparency
• Facilitate periodic synchronization events, including the ART/PO/SoS sync meetings
• Encourage collaboration between teams and System and Solution Architects/Engineering Work with Product and Solution Management, Product Owners, and other stakeholders to help ensure strategy and execution alignment
• Drive relentless improvement via Inspect and Adapt workshops; assess the agility level of the ART and help them improve Foster Communities of Practice and the use of engineering and Built-In Quality practices
• Maintain program schedule, risk and issue log
• In collaboration with Product Owners and Scrum Masters, prepare presentations for ELT, Board, SMC, and Steering Committees
• Coordinate with ICFR Compliance Lead to ensure requirements and controls are met
• Partner with Business Readiness Lead on change strategy and user adoption efforts

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Finance, or related field
• 7+ years of related experience
• 5+ years of leadership experience
• 5+ years of experience leading complex technology transformation programs, preferably in the financial industry
• Agile experience/certifications required, SAFe experience/certifications strongly preferred
• Expertise in organizational change management discipline
• Ability to foster relationships within the organization and internal and external stakeholders
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Key Experience(s)

• Prior experience as a Release Train Engineer
• Understanding of Agile (SCRUM/Kanban) and SAFe practices
• Coaching in Agile/SAFe formats
• Previously run ART Ceremonies
• Previous work as a SM or PM on FISERV products, specifically DNA, a plus

Key Skill(s):

• Good communicator, both written and verbal
• Well organized
• Attention to detail
• Visionary - One that can piece the big picture together given the defined purpose of the work at hand
• Skilled instructor that can adapt to current Agile maturity and help develop grown

Key Technology /Certification(s):

• SAFe certified a plus
• ADO experience a plus

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tkettwick@c4techservices.com