Senior Release Train Engineering Manager – 24 months contract

OLG

. Manage the overall Release Train Schedule across all digital platforms and drive visibility of release dates, milestones, and dependencies.

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeSault Ste. Marie • CanadaSenior💰 CA$95,200 - CA$142,800 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in managing release train schedules and facilitating communication across teams to ensure successful digital software product development. Proficient in applying agile principles and enhancing release management frameworks to drive efficiency and mitigate risks.

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Release Train ManagementAgile Principles ApplicationStakeholder ManagementRisk MitigationDelivery Process Development

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Hard Skills

Release Train Schedule ManagementDelivery ExperienceAgile Tools and TechniquesProblem-Solving SkillsDigital Software Product Development

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified SAFe Release Train EngineerSAFe Program ConsultantPMI-PgMP®

Industry Keywords

Digital PlatformsSoftware Development SprintsProduct ReleasesDelivery BarriersIntegrated Release Train Plan

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the overall Release Train Schedule across all digital platforms and drive visibility of release dates, milestones, and dependencies.
Adapt plans and schedules during software development sprints and releases in response to emerging requirements and risks.
Foster communication across labs and divisions regarding goals, priorities, decisions, and status.
Communicate with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, Business Analysts, and stakeholders to escalate impediments, manage risk, and drive improvement.
Sequence product releases across the portfolio in alignment with priorities while managing dependencies and constraints.
Maintain the overarching digital integrated release train plan.
Analyze emerging trends and recommend actions to remove delivery barriers and mitigate risks.
Track and report release train progress, status, risks, benefits, and required actions to leadership.
Develop and implement delivery processes to achieve roadmap priorities efficiently and on schedule.
Resolve issues with departments, divisions, and delivery partners while balancing priorities and resources.
Enhance the release management framework, artifacts, and processes.
Facilitate hand-off of releases to Digital Operations and IT Operations for production deployment.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
Master’s degree in business administration/management is preferred.
Certified SAFe Release Train Engineer, SAFe Program Consultant or PMI-PgMP® equivalent experience preferred.
5-7 years of delivery experience, with evidence of increasing collaborations with vendors and senior leadership.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to communicate complex messages and teach new concepts.
Outstanding organizational skills with the ability to apply agile principles, tools and techniques to lead, manage and help teams execute successful digital software product development.
Ability to apply problem-solving skills and knowledge of Information Technology to a variety of complex situations.
Strong Stakeholder Management Skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Public Service Pension Plan: Participation in a highly desirable defined benefit pension plan.
Paid Time-Off: Competitive paid time-off provisions to support work-life balance and well-being.
Growth Focus: Become your best self with comprehensive support for your professional development.
Equity, diversity, and inclusion: Core to OLG’s culture, empowering employees to bring their authentic selves and make a meaningful impact across Ontario.