Release Train Engineer

MetLife • Cary, NC

400d

About The Position

The Release Train Engineer (RTE) at MetLife is responsible for guiding the Performance & Platform and ADM Enablement Agile Release Trains (ARTs). This role involves leading Lean-Agile transformations, training teams and leaders in new processes, and adapting the SAFe framework to meet organizational needs. The RTE will oversee the establishment of uniform processes across the portfolio, support value delivery, and promote continuous improvement while ensuring alignment with MetLife's enterprise goals.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in Agile and/or SAFe practices.
• Solid experience in software development, testing, project management, or product management.
• Experience in Agile transformations.
• Strong technical and business acumen.
• Strong storytelling capability based on analytics.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite of tools.
• Effective collaborator that finds solutions to problems and creates alignment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

• BA/BS in Computer Science, Business, or a related discipline.
• SAFe certification.
• Ability to create complex AZDO queries. Export results to Excel to create pivot tables to validate the Target Process.
• Knowledge of the Target Process and the ability to create views to increase usability.
• Ability to resolve blockers, escalate impediments, and manage risk.
• Strategic thinker who pays attention to details and considers different viewpoints.

Responsibilities

• Lead Planning Interval (PI) events including setting the schedule and agenda for all teams and ARTs in the Target Process, reviewing planned features vs team capacity, and conducting PI Retrospectives.
• Coordinate Prioritization and PI Objectives that incorporate stakeholder feedback, and meaningful (SMART) PI Objectives in Target Process and conduct Inspect-and-Adapt workshops to review results.
• Oversee Sprint planning to ensure Product Owners and Scrum Masters are following SAFe SCRUM ceremonial meetings.
• Coach Employee Experience leadership in the formation of SAFe persistent Agile teams for efficiency and reporting.
• Manage ART Estimation, Project Interdependencies, Velocity, and Capacity through coaching and Inspect-and-Adapt workshops.
• Develop effective Target Process Management Reports that assist leaders in managing their respective ARTS.
• Create and maintain Senior management scorecard reporting that tracks the progress, quality, and value delivery of the ARTs and provides actionable insights for improvement.
• Facilitate cross-team and cross-functional collaboration by establishing and hosting regular meeting cadence with senior-level managers and stakeholders.
• Foster a culture of innovation, empowerment, and continuous learning.

Benefits

• Equal Employment Opportunity/Disability/Veterans accommodations.
• Drug-free workplace policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree