Release Train Engineer, Training Services

American Red Cross

. Manage and optimize the flow of value through the Agile Release Train (ART) .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $140,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing Agile Release Trains (ART) and optimizing value flow, with a strong focus on collaboration, communication, and continuous improvement. Proficient in leading teams, mentoring Scrum Masters, and utilizing metrics to drive performance in a SAFe environment.

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SAFe SM CertificationRTE CertificationAgile Team TransitioningJira ExperienceConfluence Experience

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Hard Skills

Agile Release Train ManagementContinuous ImprovementMetrics ReportingRisk ManagementTeam Performance Evaluation

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationMentoringLeadershipProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

JiraConfluenceAtlassian

Certifications & Qualifications

SAFe SM CertificationRTE CertificationSAFe SPC Certification

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit ExperienceHumanitarian OrganizationsMission-Driven OrganizationsAgile MethodologiesFederal Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and optimize the flow of value through the Agile Release Train (ART)
Promote systems thinking, support planning commitments, and lead change
Facilitate ART work by escalating impediments, managing risk, and driving continuous improvement
Provide support, development and/or leadership guidance to volunteers
Lead ART-level cadence, including ART Syncs, ART Backlog Refinement, System Demos, Inspect and Adapt Events, and PI Planning
Collaborate with Portfolio Management, Product Managers, Product Owners, Scrum Masters, System Architect, Business Stakeholders, and customers
Report on ART metrics and Program Increment progress and impediments
Mentor and onboard Scrum Masters and team coaches
Partner with the Transformation Coach Agile CoE to develop and reinforce agile team execution standards and conduct SAFe and other trainings
Build high-performing Scrum Masters and establish mission and purpose for Scrum Masters supporting teams
Manage a team, including hiring, training, coaching, evaluating and managing performance
Manage resource allocations
Interpret and administer policies, processes, and procedures affecting sections and subordinate units
Perform duties in compliance with standard operating procedures and applicable Federal, State and local regulations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required
SAFe SM or RTE certifications REQUIRED
Minimum 5 years of related experience in RTE, SM, SAFe Coach or equivalent combination of education and related experience required
Experience transitioning new agile teams in a SAFe environment required
3 years of supervisory or management experience
Ability to collaborate and communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Excellent verbal & written skills with the ability to communicate progress, impediments, and actions across large stakeholder groups
Ability to use/create dashboards and metrics to communicate ART progress
Jira, Confluence, Atlassian experience required
Ability to work on a team
Qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the United States
Must work an east coast schedule
SAFe SPC certification preferred
Agile-Hive experience preferred
Prior experience in nonprofit, humanitarian, or mission-driven organizations preferred
Certification cannot be substituted

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental Vision plans
Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
PTO: Starting at 19 days a year; based on type of job and tenure
Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays
401K with up to 6% match
Paid Family Leave
Employee Assistance
Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
Service Awards and recognition
Mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path
Competitive compensation and benefits