Release Train Engineer (RTE) – SAFe & Project Management

TechSur Solutions • Reston, VA

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About The Position

TechSur Solutions is seeking an experienced Release Train Engineer (RTE) to lead SAFe implementation, coordinate Agile Release Train activities, and manage cross-functional project delivery. The role serves as a servant leader and facilitator for the ART, applying project management practices to support organizational alignment, predictable delivery, effective resource utilization, and continuous improvement. The preferred background includes enterprise Agile transformation and work in a government or federal environment.

The RTE leads SAFe transformation and coaching, coordinates Agile teams and ART activities, and collaborates with organizational leaders and stakeholders. The role also develops and maintains project plans and schedules, manages delivery risks and dependencies, supports resource and budget coordination, and maintains governance documentation and reporting. The position promotes DevOps, continuous delivery, delivery predictability, and quality.

Requirements

• 10+ years of relevant experience in Agile delivery, Release Train Engineering, project management, or program coordination.
• Significant experience in SAFe implementation, enterprise Agile transformation, and coordinating multiple Agile teams.
• Experience in project planning, scheduling, risk management, resource coordination, stakeholder communication, and delivery reporting.
• Required: SAFe® Scrum Master (SSM) or equivalent relevant SAFe certification, such as SAFe® Program Consultant (SPC).

Nice To Haves

• Government, federal, or regulated-environment experience preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification preferred.
• SAFe® Release Train Engineer (RTE) or other relevant SAFe certifications preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead SAFe transformation initiatives, assess Agile maturity, and develop improvement plans to strengthen Lean-Agile adoption.
• Coach Scrum Masters, Product Owners, Agile teams, and leadership on SAFe principles, practices, and continuous improvement.
• Facilitate SAFe ceremonies, including PI Planning, ART Sync, Scrum of Scrums, System Demos, and Inspect & Adapt workshops.
• Coordinate multiple Agile teams, manage cross-team dependencies, remove impediments, and ensure alignment with ART objectives and delivery commitments.
• Partner with the Lean-Agile Center of Excellence (LACE) and organizational leaders to align SAFe practices with enterprise goals and governance.
• Mentor teams and reinforce SAFe framework compliance throughout the organization.
• Develop and maintain project plans, integrated schedules, release calendars, roadmaps, milestones, and delivery forecasts.
• Manage project scope, timelines, resources, risks, issues, dependencies, and change requests to support successful project execution.
• Monitor project progress, delivery metrics, and schedule variances; implement corrective actions and escalate risks as needed.
• Coordinate resource and capacity planning, and support budget tracking and cost reporting where applicable.
• Establish project governance, maintain RAID logs and project documentation, and provide regular status reports and executive updates.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Business Owners, project sponsors, and technical stakeholders to align priorities and manage expectations.
• Support compliance, governance, and contractual requirements, particularly in government or regulated environments.
• Drive continuous improvement, promote DevOps and continuous delivery practices, and improve delivery predictability and quality.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior