Release Train Engineer V

About

The Release Train Engineer V facilitates release processes, coordination, and the execution of high-complexity Credit Card initiatives. This strategic role supports a new credit card launch and the conversion of an existing portfolio to a new technical stack. The successful candidate will work with various stakeholders across the enterprise to coordinate feature delivery, create end-to-end delivery roadmaps, and ensure the Client’s vision for emerging technical capabilities is realized. This is a high-visibility position involving multi-million dollar revenue-driving initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Release Processes: Manage the coordination and execution of high-complexity Agile Release Trains (ARTs).
• Coordinate Feature Deployment: Analyze dependencies, architecture, and order to coordinate features to be deployed on the ART.
• Optimize Value Flow: Use tools such as Kanban to manage and optimize the flow of value through the ART.
• Lead PI Ceremonies: Establish and communicate Program Increments (PIs) and facilitate PI Readiness, System Demos, PI Planning, and Pre- and Post-PI Planning meetings.
• Stakeholder Management: Work with enterprise stakeholders to deliver on commitments and present status, risks, and feature financials to senior leadership.
• Risk & Impediment Management: Escalate impediments, manage risks, and drive relentless improvement across teams.
• Coaching & Leadership: Act as a subject matter expert to oversee, coach, and train professionals assigned to Agile teams.

Experience

• Overall Experience: 10+ years of professional experience.
• Industry Expertise: 10+ years of experience delivering high-complexity Credit Card features in Agile, cross-functional teams.
• Data Conversions: 5+ years of direct experience with data conversions (Credit Card industry preferred).
• Executive Presentation: 5+ years of experience presenting status, risks, and mitigations to senior leadership.

Skillsets

• Agile Proficiency: Deep understanding of Agile methodologies, ARTs, and PI management.
• Financial Management: Strong financial management skills related to project/feature delivery.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication, with the ability to succinctly "tell a story" to different levels of stakeholders.
• Problem Solving: Critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills, with the ability to lead through ambiguity.
• Risk Mitigation: Strong expertise in risk management and mitigation.

Education

• Post-secondary degree is considered an asset; however, relevant work experience is prioritized.

Additional Qualifications

• Certifications: PMP or Agile certifications (e.g., Certified SAFE Release Train Engineer, SAFE Program Consultant, or Certified Scrum Master) are highly preferred assets.

About US Tech Solutions

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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