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

#DICE