Corporate Vice President - Release Train Engineer (RTE)

New York Life • New York, NY

254d • $122,500 - $210,000

About The Position

New York Life is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Release Train Engineer (RTE) to facilitate and guide our Agile Release Trains (ARTs) in delivering value consistently and predictably. As an RTE, you will be a servant leader and coach for the ART, fostering collaboration, removing impediments, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. You will play a critical role in scaling Agile practices and driving continuous improvement across multiple teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience working in an Agile environment, with significant experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach.
• 3+ years of experience as a Release Train Engineer or equivalent role.
• Proven experience facilitating and managing large, complex projects or programs using Agile methodologies.
• Strong understanding of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) principles and practices.
• SAFe certification (e.g., SAFe Agilist, SAFe Practitioner, SAFe RTE) is highly desirable.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to influence and lead without direct authority.
• Experience with Agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps).
• Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in a relevant field.
• Additional Agile certifications (e.g., CSM, CSPO, PMI-ACP).
• Experience in a DevOps environment.
• Experience with organizational change management.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate ART events and processes, including Program Increment (PI) Planning, Scrum of Scrums, ART Sync, System Demo, and Inspect and Adapt workshops.
• Support the ART in defining and communicating the vision, roadmap, and PI Objectives.
• Facilitate cross-team coordination and collaboration to manage dependencies and resolve impediments.
• Identify and actively work to remove systemic impediments that hinder the ART's progress.
• Promote and coach the ART on Agile principles and practices, including Scrum, Kanban, and Lean.
• Drive continuous improvement by facilitating retrospectives and implementing agreed-upon action items.
• Identify, track, and manage risks and dependencies across the ART.
• Ensure the ART focuses on delivering value and achieving the PI Objectives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including Product Management, Engineering Leadership, and Business Owners.
• Collect, analyze, and report on ART metrics to track progress, identify trends, and drive data-driven decision-making.
• Coach and mentor Agile teams and Scrum Masters within the ART.
• Champion and support the adoption and implementation of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) within the organization.
• Track and manage the ART's budget.
• Ensure the ART adheres to relevant organizational policies and governance standards.

Benefits

• Full package of benefits for employees including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs.
• Annual discretionary bonus eligibility.
• Incentive program participation eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree