Agile Coach / Release Train Engineer - Hybrid

Genesis10•Charlotte, NC

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Genesis10 is seeking an Agile Coach / Release Train Engineer for a hybrid position requiring three days per week onsite with a global financial institution in Charlotte, North Carolina. This is a 12+ month contract opportunity. The role combines Agile coaching and Release Train Engineer responsibilities, providing Agile leadership while facilitating the execution and continuous improvement of one or more Agile Release Trains in a SAFe environment. The position coaches leaders and teams, leads ART ceremonies such as PI Planning, and supports the flow of value delivery. Candidates must be available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees. Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers candidates without regard to protected characteristics.

Requirements

Deep knowledge of SAFe, Lean-Agile principles, and Agile coaching techniques.
Experience serving as an Agile Coach, Release Train Engineer, or Agile Scrum Master.
Demonstrated ability to facilitate large-scale planning and execution across multiple teams.
Proven ability to coach leaders and teams while driving delivery outcomes.
Strong facilitation, conflict resolution, stakeholder management, and servant leadership skills.
Excellent analysis and troubleshooting skills.
Process- and detail-oriented.
Willingness to be accountable for meeting all deliverable dates for task assignments.
Ability to foster collaboration among team members and help teams solve problems.
Self-motivation, self-direction, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex, fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Agile acumen.
Flawless execution.
Problem-solving skills.
Influencing skills.
Time-management skills.
Emotional intelligence.
Polished and professional phone and email communications.
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Team player with exemplary work ethic who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to interact with senior management under highly demanding conditions.

Responsibilities

Coach leaders, Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and delivery teams on Lean-Agile principles, practices, and mindset.
Serve as the primary facilitator and servant leader for one or more Agile Release Trains.
Lead ART ceremonies, including PI Planning, Scrum of Scrums, System Demos, ART Syncs, and Inspect & Adapt events.
Establish and monitor ART-level metrics to drive transparency, predictability, and continuous improvement.
Identify, manage, and escalate cross-team risks, impediments, and dependencies.
Partner with business and technology stakeholders to align priorities and optimize value delivery.
Drive execution and flow of epics, features, and enablers through the delivery lifecycle.
Foster accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the ART.
Coach teams and leaders through organizational change and Agile transformation initiatives.
Support portfolio- and program-level planning to ensure strategic alignment and delivery readiness.
Plan, coordinate, and facilitate Program Increment Planning.
Track progress against PI objectives and communicate material changes, risks, and delivery concerns to appropriate stakeholders.

Benefits

Behavioral Health Platform
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Health Savings Account
Voluntary Hospital Indemnity coverage, including critical illness and accident coverage
Voluntary term life insurance
401(k)
Sick pay for applicable states and municipalities
Commuter benefits in Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois
Access to hundreds of clients
Opportunity to have a career home at Genesis10
Access to an experienced recruiting team