Release Train Strategist

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Working with one of our top financial clients, this role calls for a Release Train Strategist. This position involves coordinating and guiding the planning, deployment, and delivery of software across multiple teams within an agile environment, ensuring smooth operations, adherence to schedules, and achievement of business goals. The role offers the opportunity to work on a major initiative in Canadian personal banking, providing significant cross-functional collaboration and networking opportunities.

Responsibilities

Facilitate program increment (PI) planning sessions, aligning team objectives with organizational vision
Monitor progress across teams to ensure adherence to timelines and manage interdependencies within the release train
Identify and resolve obstacles affecting release schedules and product quality proactively
Collaborate with product management and stakeholders to define and prioritize features for upcoming releases
Promote effective communication and collaboration between teams, fostering continuous improvement culture
Generate and report key metrics to track release train performance and optimize continuous delivery
Desired Skill-Set

Minimum of 2+ years of Release Train Engineer (RTE) experience
Strong understanding of money movement and transfers (global, electronic)
Extensive knowledge of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and Agile principles
Proficiency in Jira and Confluence platforms
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong problem-solving and facilitation skills
Self-motivated, highly organized, able to work independently and collaboratively
Attention to detail and adaptability to changing priorities
Nice to Have

Experience using Clarity project management tool
Certifications such as Scrum Master, SAFe Agile, or RTE credentials
Prior experience in a financial institution