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Ascend Learning
Release Train Engineer
Agile
Project
Training
Edtech.com's Summary
Ascend Learning is hiring a Release Train Engineer to run the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Agile Release Train for a group of teams in its healthcare learning and testing business. The role facilitates program-level planning and execution, clears impediments, manages risk, and coaches teams on Agile practices to keep delivery of customer-focused products on track.
Highlights
- Facilitate Planning Increment activities and Sync meetings, and coach teams at the program level across the Agile Release Train.
- Lead and coach technical delivery teams in Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe, including support for ART launches and Agile transformations.
- Resolve impediments quickly by acting as the link between teams and lines of business stakeholders, and manage cross-ART planning and dependencies.
- Track and report key delivery metrics such as feature cycle time, feature say/do, and burn-down and burn-up charts.
- Develop and run Agile-oriented training, working with communities of practice to deploy metrics that support continuous improvement.
- Support scrum ceremonies such as planning, retrospectives, refinement, and demos for teams that need it.
- Three or more years in an Agile IT or enterprise environment, three or more years managing IT programs, and direct experience working as an RTE.
- High school diploma or GED required, with a bachelor’s degree in a technology field or equivalent experience, SAFe certification, and healthcare or higher education experience preferred.
- Base pay range of $97,200 to $139,040 per year, with eligibility for an incentive bonus or sales plan.
- Hybrid schedule from the Leawood, Kansas or Burlington, Massachusetts office, with remote work within the United States possible.
Release Train Engineer Full Description
WHAT YOU’LL DO
The Release Train Engineer (RTE) will facilitate the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Agile Release Train (ART) processes and program execution, escalate impediments, manage risk, and help drive program-level continuous improvement. The RTE will be responsible for facilitating program level work within the SAFe framework and coordinating with a number of teams across a sub-segment of Ascend’s Healthcare category. Leawood, Kansas/hybrid office preferred.
WHERE YOU’LL WORK
This position will work a hybrid schedule from one of our office locations in Leawood, KS or Burlington, MA strongly preferred. Remote work within the United States may be considered.
HOW YOU’LL SPEND YOUR TIME
- Facilitate customer-focused delivery of products across technical teams
- Lead and facilitate teams on the ART through development and delivery
- Plan and facilitate all aspects of Planning Increment activities
- Facilitate the Sync meetings and facilitate/coach at the Program level
- Provide guidance in Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe and lead Agile delivery teams to deliver value consistently
- Support ART teams with ART Launch and Agile transformations
- Serve as an expert on Agile software principles to other team members
- Engage directly with stakeholders to define mission value, prioritize work, and build intellectual capital in Agile techniques
- Collaborate with communities of practice, develop, and conduct Agile-oriented training, and identify and deploy key metrics to enable continuous improvement
- Support scrum ceremonies for the team where needed (Planning, Retrospective, Refinement & Review/Demo)
- Facilitate impediment resolution in a timely, cost-effective manner; act as a conduit to other teams and lines of business stakeholders
- Track and produce key metrics (e.g., feature cycle time, feature say/do, burn-down, burn-up charts, etc.)
- Manage cross-ART planning and dependencies as needed
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
- High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree in software engineering or other technology-related field or equivalent work experience preferred.
- 3+ years of experience working in an Agile IT or Enterprise Environment
- 3+ years of experience managing IT programs
- Direct experience working as an RTE
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with both technical and non-technical partners
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Experience implementing SAFe or a similar Agile scaling framework preferred
- SAFe certification a plus
- Organizational Change Management experience preferred
- Prior experience with higher education and/or fields of healthcare preferred
HIRING RANGE
The current full-time, annualized base pay hiring range for this role is $97,200.00-$139,040.00. In accordance with applicable state laws, we are providing the expected pay range for this position. Individual compensation will be determined by various factors, including relevant experience, qualifications, current business needs and local market factors. Most regular, full-time employees are eligible to participate in an Ascend incentive bonus or sales plan.
BENEFITS
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Company paid life Insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and parental leave
- Employee assistance program
- Other wellness programs such as Headspace and Airvet
- Charitable matching program
Fostering A Sense of Belonging
Our values-driven culture unifies our teams and inspires a mindset of action, innovation, and collaboration, with a relentless focus on customers. We seek out and celebrate all people and perspectives and cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and be authentic. Our culture is firmly rooted in the belief that by embracing our differences and drawing on diverse perspectives, we are a stronger, more innovative, and more successful organization where employees experience a sense of belonging.
Ascend Learning, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer (M/F/Vets/Disabled). No agency or search firm submissions will be accepted. Applications for U.S.-based positions with Ascend Learning, LLC must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
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