Release Train Engineer (RTE)

NTT DATA - Dallas, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Dallas, TX

10,001+ employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Release Train Engineer (RTE) serves as a servant leader and coach for the Agile Release Train (ART) at NTT DATA. This role is crucial in guiding and facilitating teams to deliver value while navigating the complexities of scaling Lean-Agile practices. The RTE is responsible for ensuring effective execution of ART processes, managing risks, and driving continuous improvement within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Agile Release Train processes and execution, escalating impediments and managing risks.
• Create a participative, empowered, and safe environment for team feedback.
• Align team efforts with organizational strategies and critical priorities.
• Identify and emphasize critical priorities to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Assign priorities and reinforce individual responsibility for progress measures.
• Monitor progress and results, summarizing specific actions and accountability for individuals.
• Manage and optimize the flow of value through the ART and Solution Train using various tools.
• Establish and communicate annual calendars for Iterations and Program Increments (PIs).
• Facilitate PI Planning readiness and drive Continuous Exploration processes.
• Coach leaders, teams, and Scrum Masters in Lean-Agile practices and mindsets.
• Continuously improve processes, products, and services by exploring innovative options.
• Ensure strategy and execution alignment between Product and Solution Management, Product Owners, and stakeholders.

Requirements

• 5-7 years experience in Scrum and/or agile release trains required.
• Advanced knowledge of Agile, Scrum, and Kanban techniques.
• Demonstrated expertise in product development process cycles.
• Understanding of information systems and operations.
• Thorough understanding of strategic planning principles.
• Demonstrated understanding of portfolio management techniques.
• Ability to perform multiple PI Planning sessions effectively.
• Excellent negotiation, leadership, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure DevOps and visual platforms like Miro.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's Degree or additional equivalent work or military experience preferred.
• SAFe 50 Release Train Engineer (RTE certification) required within 90 days.
• SAFe 50 SAFe Program Consultant (SPC certification) preferred.

Benefits

• Hybrid working schedule (2/3 days per week in the office).
• Diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.