Cox Enterprises is looking for a talented Lead Release Train Engineer to join our team in Atlanta, GA.
The Lead Release Train Engineer's (RTE) is an outcomes-driven problem solver, whose primary purpose is to lead large and complex Agile Release Trains (ART) to success by navigating the complexity of delivering software solutions consistently across large and distinct environments. The Lead RTE must creatively resolve and escalate a wide range of impediments, manage risk, assure value delivery, and drive program level continuous improvement. They play a critical link between multiple scrum teams; facilitating communications, opening the flow of information, and sharing important progress updates to ensure all teams involved in the ART are focused on successful delivery. The Lead RTE is accountable for the overall coordination, execution and delivery of value through the program while ensuring alignment with company strategy, commitments and goals.
Job Description: Oversees release trains (grouping of agile teams) that are of strategic importance to our business, and that have complex scope and inter-dependencies. Has responsibility for facilitating ceremonies and work management for both the Release Train Team, as well as a subset or all of the delivery teams associated with that Release Train Facilitates the coordinated preparation of release planning for the release train and delivery teams, including communication and coordination with stakeholders and customers during feature definition and delivery. Actively manages the backlog, as well as ALM tool data integrity for accurate reporting. This includes the collection of metrics and KPI's. Actively manages the backlog, as well as ALM tool data integrity for accurate reporting. This includes the collection of metrics and KPI's. Coordinate major feature releases and ongoing delivery of value to customers where multiple teams, release trains, or solution groups are involved in development Resolve/report a wide range of issues and manage dependencies and risks across the ART between ART's, as well as across delivery teams Leverages agile delivery metrics and regular Agile ceremonies to identify and drive continuous improvement, in order to maximize organizational performance and execution against the backlog. Regularly participates in the RTE and SM Community of Practice helping the organization to maintain alignment, learn new techniques, and improve technical and quality practices. Work with RTE and SM community to determine ways to help ARTs across the company improve cross train and solution group coordination and collaboration. Applies Agile principles and methodology solutions with a pragmatic, stakeholder management approach. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 6 years' experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and 4years' experience; a Ph.D. and 1 year of experience; or 18years'experience in a related field Strong technical aptitude and experience leading teams in delivering quality software Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence peers and stakeholders Experience using ALM tools preferred; Rally experience is a plus Experience leveraging and interpreting agile metrics is preferred Demonstrated ability to facilitate large planning and solutioning sessions Understanding of Agile at scale philosophies & methodologies Experience with Organizational Change Management practices is preferred Experience working in an Agile organization using Scrum, XP, Kanban, or Agile at scale practices is preferred
USD 106,700.00 - 177,900.00 per year
Compensation:
Compensation includes a base salary of $106,700.00 - $177,900.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.
Benefits:
The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, parental leave, and COVID-19 vaccination leave.
About Cox
Cox empowers employees to build a better future and has been doing so for over 120 years. With exciting investments and innovations across transportation, communications, cleantech and healthcare, our family of businesses - which includes Cox Automotive and Cox Communications - is forging a better future for us all. Ready to make your mark? Join us today!
Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page .
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