Lead Release Train Engineer

Humana

3d•$129,300 - $177,800•Remote

About The Position

The Lead Release Train Engineer (RTE) is the servant leader, facilitator, and coach for a complex Agile Release Train (ART), supporting multiple Scrum teams in delivering business value through the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). The role facilitates ART execution, promotes Agile best practices, removes impediments, and fosters continuous improvement. It partners with business and technology leaders to drive alignment, transparency, predictability, and successful delivery of strategic initiatives. This position performs advanced work requiring extensive experience, independent judgment, and the ability to solve complex problems across large-scale programs and value streams. It ensures alignment with SAFe principles and Agile best practices, optimizes value delivery and program execution, and uses Agile metrics, assessments, and feedback to identify opportunities for efficiency, collaboration, and delivery excellence. The role is remote, with occasional travel to Humana offices for training or meetings. Home or hybrid employees must have internet service with at least 25 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload, and a dedicated workspace without ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI/HIPAA information. The scheduled workweek is 40 hours. Compensation is $129,300–$177,800 per year, with eligibility for a bonus incentive plan.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
At least 7 years of related experience, including at least 5 years serving as a Scrum Master, Agile Coach, Release Train Engineer, or similar Agile leadership role supporting large-scale, technically complex initiatives.
Extensive experience leading Agile Release Trains in a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment.
Current SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE), SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), or comparable SAFe certification.
Advanced knowledge of Agile delivery methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, and Lean-Agile principles.
Demonstrated success leading large, complex programs and value streams across multiple teams and stakeholder groups.
Experience influencing and collaborating with senior leaders, business stakeholders, product teams, portfolio management, and technology organizations.
Strong facilitation, communication, coaching, and leadership skills, with the ability to drive alignment through influence.
High emotional intelligence and strong relationship-building capabilities.
Passion for continuous improvement and delivering exceptional customer and business outcomes.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
Advanced proficiency with Agile Lifecycle Management tools, such as Jira Align and Azure DevOps.
Advanced Agile certifications, such as ASM, A-SPC, CSP-SM, A-CSM, or PSM III.
Agile Coaching certifications, such as ICP-ATF, ICP-ACC, or Certified Team Coach (CTC).
Lean, Agile, Six Sigma, or related process improvement certifications.
Experience within healthcare, health insurance, or other highly regulated industries.
Strong knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and modern product delivery practices.
Experience leading enterprise-scale Agile transformations and organizational change initiatives.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary facilitator and servant leader for a complex ART, ensuring effective adoption and execution of SAFe principles, practices, and ceremonies.
Lead and facilitate ART events, including PI Planning, Scrum of Scrums, System Demos, Inspect and Adapt Workshops, and other program-level ceremonies.
Facilitate PI Planning readiness through continuous exploration, roadmap alignment, backlog refinement, and pre- and post-PI planning activities.
Coach, mentor, and influence Scrum Masters, Product Owners, technical teams, business partners, and leaders, including executive leadership, on Lean-Agile practices and mindsets.
Partner with Product Management, Product Owners, Solution Management, and other stakeholders to align strategic objectives and execution.
Identify, manage, and help resolve program-level dependencies, risks, and impediments affecting value flow across teams.
Drive continuous improvement by facilitating Inspect and Adapt workshops and leading improvement initiatives.
Promote collaboration among teams, architects, engineering leaders, and business stakeholders to improve delivery outcomes.
Use Agile metrics, dashboards, and program health indicators to assess ART performance and identify improvement opportunities.
Support the development and maturation of value streams and Agile delivery practices across the organization.
Foster Communities of Practice and encourage engineering excellence and built-in quality practices.
Ensure teams focus on quality, predictability, continuous delivery, and business outcomes.
Partner with the Agility Enablement organization to improve program execution, operational excellence, and Agile maturity.
Exercise independent judgment and decision-making to set priorities, manage competing demands, and guide work across multiple teams.