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Release Train Engineer
S&P Global. Lead planning and execution of Program Increments across one or more Agile Release Trains .
Posted 9/15/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $170,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive experience in Agile delivery leadership, particularly within the SAFe framework, with a focus on facilitating Program Increments, managing cross-team dependencies, and driving continuous improvement through data-driven decision-making. Proficient in utilizing AI-enabled tools for planning and forecasting while fostering collaboration across complex stakeholder groups.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Agile Delivery LeadershipSAFe Framework ExpertiseProgram Increment PlanningStakeholder ManagementAI-Enabled Tools Experience
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Hard Skills
Release Train EngineerAgile CoachingCross-Team Dependency ManagementAgile Metrics ApplicationContinuous Improvement PracticesValue Stream DeliveryDevSecOps KnowledgeFeature EstimationRisk ManagementProgram Metrics Analysis
Soft Skills
FacilitationConflict ResolutionConsensus-BuildingCommunication
Tools & Technologies
Azure DevOpsJIRAConfluencePower BIMicrosoft TeamsSharePointVersionOne
Certifications & Qualifications
SAFe Release Train Engineer CertificationAgile Certifications
Industry Keywords
Financial ServicesEnterprise Software DevelopmentLean Portfolio ManagementProduct Development LifecycleAI-Enabled Analytics
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAzure
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead planning and execution of Program Increments across one or more Agile Release Trains
- Drive PI Planning readiness with Product Management, Business Owners, and Technology leadership
- Facilitate PI Planning, ART Sync, Scrum of Scrums, System Demos, and Inspect & Adapt sessions
- Support release-on-demand planning for prioritized epics and features
- Manage cross-team and cross-ART dependencies, risks, and impediments
- Coach and develop Scrum Masters and Flow Masters
- Champion Lean-Agile, SAFe, Kanban, and continuous improvement practices
- Facilitate feature and capability estimation and apply Agile and flow metrics
- Use AI-enabled insights to improve forecasting, capacity planning, bottleneck visibility, and risk management
- Serve as a change agent across complex stakeholder groups
- Drive continuous improvement using program metrics, delivery health indicators, and team maturity insights
- Embed Responsible AI practices across value streams
- Capture decisions, action items, delivery insights, and program knowledge using AI-enabled knowledge management
Requirements
What you’ll need- Minimum 7+ years of Agile delivery leadership experience, including significant Release Train Engineer experience across product teams
- 5+ years of people management experience in complex, matrixed organizations
- Expertise in SAFe framework, Agile Release Train execution, PI Planning, ART Sync, Scrum of Scrums, System Demos, Inspect & Adapt, and cross-team dependency management
- Experience operating at Program and/or Portfolio levels and aligning execution to business strategy and measurable outcomes
- 3+ years of experience as a team-level or program-level Agile coach
- Strong facilitation, stakeholder management, conflict resolution, consensus-building, and communication skills
- Experience using Agile and flow metrics for data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement
- Experience with tools such as Azure DevOps, JIRA, Confluence, Power BI, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, VersionOne, or similar
- Understanding of enterprise software development, product development lifecycle, DevSecOps, Lean Portfolio Management, and value stream delivery
- Exposure to AI-enabled tools or analytics supporting planning, forecasting, risk visibility, knowledge management, delivery insights, and productivity
- Bachelor’s degree is listed as preferred, not required
- Financial services industry experience preferred
- SAFe Release Train Engineer certification preferred; additional Agile certifications considered a plus
- Experience as a Value Stream Engineer, Release Train Engineer, Agile Coach, or similar enterprise Agile leadership role
- Knowledge of BDD, ATDD, TDD, CI/CD, automation, Kanban, DevSecOps, and continuous improvement
- Experience applying AI-powered tools, predictive analytics, or automation within Agile frameworks
Benefits
Comp & perks- Health care coverage designed for the mind and body
- Generous time off
- Continuous learning resources and career development
- Retirement planning
- Continuing education program with company-matched student loan contribution
- Financial wellness programs
- Family benefits for partners and children
- Retail discounts
- Referral incentive awards