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Release Train Engineer

@ CGI

Position Description:

• Join our dynamic team as a Release Train Engineer (RTE) and play a pivotal role in driving our agile transformation.
• As an RTE, you will lead and coordinate the efforts of multiple agile teams, ensuring seamless delivery and continuous improvement.
• If you are passionate about agile methodologies, project management, and leadership, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact in a collaborative and innovative environment.
• This position is located in our Lafayette, LA or Lebanon,VA or Knoxville, TN office; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable.
• Due to the nature of this government contract, US Citizenship is required.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

• Facilitate Program Increment (PI) Planning: Organize and lead PI planning sessions, ensuring alignment across multiple agile teams.
• Coordinate Agile Release Train (ART) Activities: Oversee the execution of ART events, including Scrum of Scrums, System Demos, and Inspect & Adapt workshops.
• Manage Risks and Dependencies: Identify, track, and mitigate risks and dependencies across teams to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Support Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives by facilitating retrospectives and implementing feedback to enhance team performance.
• Ensure Alignment: Maintain alignment between business objectives and team deliverables, ensuring that all teams are working towards common goals.
• Provide Leadership and Guidance: Act as a servant leader, providing support and guidance to Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and development teams.
• Monitor and Report Progress: Track and report on the progress of the ART, ensuring transparency and visibility for all stakeholders.
• Foster Collaboration: Promote collaboration and communication across teams, fostering a culture of shared responsibility and accountability.
• Implement Agile Best Practices: Advocate for and implement agile best practices, ensuring adherence to SAFe principles and methodologies.
• Support Agile Transformation: Assist in the ongoing agile transformation efforts, providing coaching and mentorship to teams and individuals.
• Develop and maintain professional certifications and create a professional development plan.
• Engage in knowledge sharing, mentoring, and assist with recruiting and onboarding new members.
• Act as the Scrum Master of Scrum Masters, motivating teams and removing impediments.
• Participate in networking events, strengthen CGI Leadership Behaviors, and engage in community and DEI-related activities.

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Qualifications:

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

• Proven experience as a Release Train Engineer or similar role in an agile environment.
• Strong understanding of agile methodologies, including Scrum and SAFe.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to develop and maintain project plans.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and guide teams.
• Experience in facilitating PI planning and coordinating multiple agile teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to implement process improvements.
• Ability to manage client expectations and foster strong partnerships.
• Proficiency in producing high-quality documentation and maintaining project management templates.
• Bachelors degree and 8 + years of experience

Desired qualifications/non-essential skills required:

• Professional certifications such as SAFe RTE, PMP, or CSM.
• Experience in agile transformation and providing feedback to Scrum Masters.
• Knowledge of new CGI offerings and capabilities.
• Participation in community and DEI-related activities.
• Familiarity with IT Security & Acceptable Use Policy and maintaining billable utilization rates.
• Ability to engage in special projects and demonstrate an agile mindset.

Skills:

• Project Management
• Scrum Master
• Application Development
• SAFe Release Train Engineer

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How to Apply:

Apply online at https://www.cgi.com/en/careers. 

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