Release Train Engineer

USDC•Charlotte, NC

15h•Hybrid

About The Position

Genesis10 is seeking an Agile Coach / Release Train Engineer for a hybrid position with a Global Financial Institution located in Charlotte, NC. This is a 12+ month contract opportunity. This role requires a hybrid schedule with a minimum of 3 days per week onsite. This role functions as both an Agile Coach and Release Train Engineer, providing Agile leadership while facilitating the execution and continuous improvement of one or more Agile Release Trains. The ideal candidate will coach leaders and teams on Lean-Agile principles and lead key ceremonies to optimize value delivery.

Requirements

Deep knowledge of SAFe, Lean-Agile principles, and Agile coaching techniques
Experience serving as an Agile Coach, Release Train Engineer, Scrum Master, or related Agile leadership role
Demonstrated ability to facilitate large-scale planning and execution across multiple teams
Proven track record of coaching leaders and teams while simultaneously driving delivery outcomes
Strong facilitation, conflict resolution, stakeholder management, and servant leadership skills
Excellent analysis and troubleshooting skills
Process and detailed oriented
Willingness to be accountable for meeting all deliverable dates for task assignments
Ability to foster strong collaboration among team members and help team solve problems
Self-motivation, self-direction, organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex fast-paced environment without sacrificing quality or timelines

Nice To Haves

Agile Acumen
Flawless Execution
Problem Solving and Influencing
Time Management and Emotional Intelligence
Polished and professional in phone and email communications
Team player with exemplary work ethic that thrives in a fast-paced environment
Ability to interact with senior management under highly demanding conditions
Strong attention to detail, ability to work effectively under pressure and time constraints

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 a culture of 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 activities 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

Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
Behavioral Health Platform
Medical, Dental, Vision
Health Savings Account
Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
Voluntary Term Life Insurance
401K
Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)