Release Train Engineer

Regions Bank

. Manage and optimize value flow through the Agile Release Train .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $156,923 - $186,228 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing Agile Release Trains, facilitating communication across teams, and driving continuous improvement through agile metrics. Proficient in portfolio financial management, strategic planning, and ensuring compliance with regulatory practices.

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Agile Release Train ManagementScaled Agile CertificationAgile Metrics InterpretationPortfolio Financial ManagementLeadership and Stakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Agile MethodologiesScrum PracticesProgram BudgetingRisk ManagementFeature TrackingBacklog ExecutionContinuous ImprovementVendor ManagementStrategic PlanningGovernance Knowledge

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem SolvingInterpersonal SkillsEffective CommunicationDynamic Leadership

Tools & Technologies

Agile Delivery MetricsDashboardsPortfolio ReportingCollaboration ToolsSynchronization Meetings

Certifications & Qualifications

Scaled Agile CertificationAgile PractitionerSAFe Certified Release Train Engineer

Industry Keywords

Agile Release TrainLean-Agile PracticesStakeholder CommunicationProgram CoordinationCompliance Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and optimize value flow through the Agile Release Train
Lead Agile Release Trains, including two or more trains with complex scope and interdependencies
Serve as tribe leader for other Release Train Engineers
Facilitate coordinated release planning and stakeholder/customer communication during feature definition and delivery
Use agile delivery metrics and Agile ceremonies to drive continuous improvement and backlog execution
Resolve and escalate impediments, issues, dependencies, and risks across and between Agile Release Trains
Coordinate major feature releases and delivery of value involving multiple teams, trains, or solution groups
Coach leaders, teams, and Scrum Masters in Lean-Agile practices and mindsets
Manage quarterly plan changes and their impacts
Monitor program coordination, execution, delivery, and alignment with company strategy and goals
Facilitate communication and progress updates across teams
Create retrospective improvement roadmaps
Operate within the Agile Release Train budget
Facilitate periodic synchronization meetings across trains
Track features and capabilities throughout development
Facilitate relationships between teams and other departments
Collaborate with the PMO on program execution and operational excellence
Collaborate with product and solution management, product owners, and stakeholders to align strategy and execution
Ensure compliance with risk management, regulatory, and cybersecurity practices
Support portfolio budgeting, financial tracking, governance, investment planning, vendor relationships, roadmap planning, prioritization, portfolio reporting, dashboards, and executive updates

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field and ten (10) years of experience as a Release Train Engineer, Scrum Master, Product Owner, or Agile Project/Program Manager; or High School Diploma or GED and fourteen (14) years of such experience
Scaled Agile certification such as Agile Practitioner or SAFe certified Release Train Engineer
Experience leveraging and interpreting agile metrics
Prior management experience
Ability to interpret and ensure compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and industry guidance
Ability to facilitate large planning and solutioning sessions
Excellent analytical, problem solving and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of patterns and techniques that address gaps in Scrum
Effective communication with technical and non-technical users at all organizational levels
Ability to prioritize and assign work to meet deadlines
Ability to provide dynamic leadership through direct management and influential leadership
Excellent leadership skills for managing stakeholders at train and Solution level
Understanding of Agile at scale philosophies and methodologies
Understanding of program budgets and budgeting in a SAFe environment
Understanding and interpretation of beneficial metrics and risk-based course correction
Portfolio financial management and governance knowledge
Vendor management and strategic partnership experience
Portfolio reporting, dashboards, and executive visibility experience
Strategic planning, roadmaps, prioritization, and business-objective alignment experience
Must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Must be within a reasonable driving distance to Charlotte, NC, Birmingham, AL, or Atlanta, GA
No relocation assistance is provided

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunity to participate in the Long Term Incentive Plan
Paid Vacation/Sick Time
401K with Company Match
Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
Disability Benefits
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Life Insurance
Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Associate Volunteer Program