Release Train Engineer Sr.

Panasonic•Irvine, CA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Our new global headquarters is conveniently located in Irvine, CA near John Wayne Airport in the Park Place development. For our onsite and hybrid employees you will be able to enjoy amenities such as access to many restaurants and shops, running trails, a fitness deck, outdoor seating, dry cleaning, car wash, free garage parking, car charging stations, shuttle service for train commuters, outdoor games like bocce, horseshoes, gaming tables, pickle ball, and basketball. For more information on Park Place visit parkplaceirvine.com. Who We Are: Ever wonder who brings the entertainment to your flights? Panasonic Avionics Corporation is #1 in the industry for delivering inflight products such as movies, games, WiFi, and now Bluetooth headphone connectivity! How exciting would it be to be a part of the innovation that goes into creating technology that delights millions of people in an industry that’s here to stay! With our company’s history spanning over 40 years, you will have stability, career growth opportunities, and will work with the brightest minds in the industry. If you want to learn more about us visit us at www.panasonic.aero And for a full listing of open job opportunities go to www.panasonic.aero/join-us/

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or other technical field, or 14+ years of related experience in a software development or product delivery role.
10+ years of experience working in a software development or product delivery role, preferably in an Agile methodology.
Advanced knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures to deliver system solutions including hardware and software integrations.
Ability to determine work priorities and establish operational objectives and work plans.
Previous experience executing product roadmaps to achieve business goals.
Advanced level experience supporting a team as a Scrum Master or Project Manager
Proven ability to facilitate cross-functional collaboration, participation and buy-in for work groups or project teams, taking a broad perspective to develop solutions that are creative, effective, and often unique.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work across global internal and external stakeholders and customers.
Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability in developing and delivering business presentations for senior management and internal customers.
Ability to effectively influence multiple constituencies internally and externally and inspire action without direct organizational management responsibility.
Proven experience resolving a wide range of issues in imaginative as well as practical ways.
Demonstrated experience inspiring positive change and continuous improvement.
Demonstrated experience achieving alignment, fostering collaboration and connecting key functional partners.
Proven track record of mentoring and coaching team members and ability to promote a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
Ability to travel to domestic or international locations as required, up to 5% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Experience and/or certification/training in one or more of the following: Team Management, Change Management, Agile project development, PMP, Lean operations, Six Sigma or other process management techniques and tools (preferred).
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) (preferred).
SAFe Agile Certification (preferred).
Previous experience delivering solutions using Agile methodologies (Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), preferred).

Responsibilities

Drive the delivery strategy and execution of total system release of sub products achieving desired outcomes.
Coach and collaborate with stakeholders and teams, resolve impediments, manage risks, and drive relentless improvement.
Facilitates planning events and processes, and lead teams in delivering value.
Facilitate Program Increment (PI) planning, ensuring alignment with strategic vision and priorities.
Coordinate cross-functional team dependencies, proactively identifying and resolving blockers to maintain execution momentum.
Define and communicate the portfolio goal, create and clearly communicate portfolio backlog items and prioritize to maximize business goals and value.
Empower Agile teams by providing clear goals, guidance, and a shared understanding of priorities aligned with defined roadmap.
Ensure consistent quality of production ready deliverables before promoting to business owners or and users.
Contribute to the development and execution of the system release strategy for sub-products.
Optimize the flow of value within the Agile Release Train (ART) by facilitating collaboration and transparency.
Collaborates and ensures alignment with various internal and external stakeholders and partners.
Ensure delivered outcomes meets the expectations of stakeholders by tracking the execution of features.
Responsible for the execution of the product roadmap to ensure alignment with business priorities.
Lead and empower Agile teams and colleagues by providing coaching, guidance, knowledge sharing, and mentorship on SAFe practices and Agile principles.
Engage in a culture of continuous improvement, demonstrating incremental improvements.
Demonstrate a strong commitment to personal/professional and team growth, constantly seeking opportunities to improve skills and knowledge.

Benefits

flexible paid time off
14 vacation days per year
7 sick days
3 personal days
11 company paid holidays per year
offices closed between Christmas and New Year
additional compensation for hours worked on holidays
Medical insurance offerings from Aetna and Kaiser (CA &HI). Options for Employee Only, Employee + Spouse/Domestic Partner, Employee + Children, or Family.
Dental PPO and DMO options
Vision insurance through EyeMed or VSP.
Life insurance
accident insurance
critical illness insurance
disability insurance
legal insurance
identity theft insurance
pet insurance
Lifestyle Spending Account
EAP
virtual health management
chronic condition support
neurodiversity support
tobacco cessation support
substance abuse support
life stage and fertility resources
401K with 50% match on up to 8% contribution
Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses.
Washington’s Family and Medical Leave program
Washington’s Paid Sick Leave program