SAFe Release Train Engineer

Release Train Engineer (RTE)

Rate – £500 (a day)
Location – London (Hybrid)
Duration – 6 Months (Initially)
IR35 – Inside (Must use an umbrella company)

The Release Train Engineer (RTE) serves as a servant leader and coach for the Agile Release Train (ART). They ensure the smooth operation of ART events and practices and assist Agile Teams in their success. The RTE facilitates communication with stakeholders, problem-solving, and risk management. The RTE also manages impediments and fosters continuous improvement. They are integral to the ART leadership, collaborating with Product Management, the System Architect, and Business Owners to achieve effective outcomes on the ART. Beyond the ART, RTEs aid in the broader Lean-Agile transformation by coaching leaders and teams across the organization.

Role profile;
The RTE increases the effectiveness of SAFe across the organization by:

• Driving end-to-end delivery of value
• Facilitating ART events and processes
• Supporting teams in delivering value
• Ensuring the smooth operation of ART events and practices
• Assisting Agile Teams in their success
• Facilitating communication with stakeholders
• Problem-solving
• Risk management
• Managing impediments
• Fostering continuous improvement

Key Responsibilities;
· Facilitating Agile Release Train (ART) events: The RTE facilitates key ceremonies such as Program
Increment (PI) planning, Scrum of Scrums, and Inspect and Adapt sessions to ensure effective
communication and coordination among teams.
· Ensuring alignment and collaboration: The RTE works closely with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and
other stakeholders to ensure alignment on priorities, dependencies, and the overall delivery roadmap.
· Managing and resolving impediments: The RTE identifies and helps remove any obstacles or impediments
that may hinder the progress of the ART, enabling teams to deliver value consistently.
· Monitoring and reporting progress: The RTE tracks and reports on the progress of the ART, providing
transparency to stakeholders and identifying areas for improvement.
· Coaching and supporting teams: The RTE provides guidance and support to Agile teams, helping them
embrace Agile principles, practices, and continuous improvement.
· Promoting continuous improvement: The RTE fosters a culture of continuous improvement within the ART, encouraging experimentation, learning, and adaptation to enhance delivery effectiveness. · Supporting organizational change: The RTE collaborates with leaders and teams to drive Agile transformations, supporting the adoption of Agile practices and mindset across the organization.

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