Principal Release Train Engineer

LPL Financial

. Facilitate Agile Release Train events, including PI Planning, ART Syncs, Scrum of Scrums, System Demos, and Inspect & Adapt workshops .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeFort Mill • New York • United StatesLead💰 $134,312 - $223,922 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Facilitate Agile Release Train events, including PI Planning, ART Syncs, Scrum of Scrums, System Demos, and Inspect & Adapt workshops
Ensure alignment between business priorities, technology strategy, and ART execution
Drive adherence to Agile, Lean, and SAFe principles
Monitor and communicate ART progress toward committed Program Increment objectives
Identify, track, and manage risks, issues, dependencies, and blockers across teams
Escalate and resolve impediments affecting delivery timelines and business outcomes
Facilitate coordination among multiple Agile teams to achieve program objectives
Partner with Product Management, Product Owners, Business Owners, Architecture, Portfolio Management, and Technology Leadership
Provide transparent executive-level reporting on ART performance, delivery status, risks, and capacity
Facilitate decision-making and alignment among business and technology stakeholders
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using metrics and performance indicators
Coach teams and leaders on Agile practices, servant leadership, and Lean-Agile mindset
Facilitate problem-solving sessions and root cause analysis
Maintain visibility into cross-team dependencies and delivery commitments
Coordinate mitigation strategies for delivery risks and resource constraints
Mentor Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and team leaders
Support teams through transformation and change management initiatives
Foster accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning
Improve predictability and delivery performance across the Agile Release Train
Ensure alignment between strategic priorities and execution outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
7+ years of experience in Agile delivery, program management, project management, or technology leadership roles
7+ years of experience serving as a Release Train Engineer, Agile Program Manager, Senior Scrum Master, or equivalent role
7+ years of experience leading large-scale, cross-functional programs involving multiple Agile teams
10+ years experience/knowledge of Agile frameworks, including SAFe
Demonstrated experience facilitating PI Planning and other large-scale Agile ceremonies
Proven experience facilitating Agile Release Trains
Strong working knowledge of JIRA, JQL, Confluence or similar tools
Advanced Excel skills
Strong executive presence and ability to engage, influence, and provide insight to SVPs and C-level leaders
Knowledge of intake processes and prioritization
Experience coaching Agile delivery teams on Agile mindset, methodologies, and processes
Preferences: Experience handling Hybrid team of Multi vendors and complex projects
PMP, PgMP, SAFe certifications preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

401K matching
Health benefits
Employee stock options
Paid time off
Volunteer time off
Competitive LPL Total Rewards package