Healthfirst

The release train engineer (RTE) is a servant leader and coach for the Agile Release Train (ART). They are responsible for ensuring that the ART (team of teams) will work well together and follow the SAFe processes. The RTE will facilitate program level processes and execution, drives continuous development, manages risks and escalates impediments.

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Organize, prepare and execute PI Planning on behalf of the Program
• Manage release train through PI execution
• Facilitation of Scrum of Scrums and Art Sync ceremonies
• Managing release train’s dependencies across the enterprise
• Help manage risks and dependencies and escalate and track where necessary
• Identification and communication of release train metrics
• Continuous improvement of metrics
• Coach leaders, teams and scrum masters in Agile practice and mindsets
• Foster Communities of Practice and the use of engineering and built in quality practices
• Work and drive change for Enterprise through RTE Community of Practice
• Additional duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5-7 years in related field helping drive delivery of business outcomes
• Certified in Agile Methodologies
• Experience in advising on Agile approaches to help increase delivery velocity
• Experience in coaching and training other team members
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Strong servant leadership qualities
• Demonstrated ability to communicate technical and business issues and solutions to multiple organizational levels internally and externally
• Strong team work, interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Strong leadership qualities, organizational skills and the ability to adapt quickly to effectively manage issues and complex situations
• Ability to work independently but integrates with teams when needed
• Advanced in Agile tools
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications:

• BA/BS in Information systems/technology or related fields
• Experience in managing a team
• Certified as SAFE RTE
• Experience as RTE
• Certified as Scrum Master

Hiring Range*:

• Greater New York City Area (NY, NJ, CT residents): $174,700 - $267,155

• All Other Locations (within approved locations): $143,400 - $219,300

As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, licenses and certifications, and any other factors Healthfirst deems pertinent to the hiring decision.

In addition to your salary, Healthfirst offers employees a full range of benefits such as, medical, dental and vision coverage, incentive and recognition programs, life insurance, and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Healthfirst believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package wherever its employees work and live.

*The hiring range is defined as the lowest and highest salaries that Healthfirst in “good faith” would pay to a new hire, or for a job promotion, or transfer into this role.

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