Release Train Engineer - Pittsburgh, United States - Kavaliro

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    Our client is seeking a Release Train Engineer for a long-term contract opportunity.


    DUTIES:
    Facilitate PI Planning
    Help the ART Prepare for PI Planning (Logistics, ART backlog Readiness, WSJF, etc)
    Facilitate the 2-day in-person PI planning event
    Coach alignment to Enterprise Strategy and cascaded OKRs
    Support PI Execution
    Track progress; ART Predictability Measure; Velocity; Cycle Time, and other Flow metrics
    Facilitate ART synchronization events (Coach Sync, ART, Sync, Architect Sync, PO Sync, I&A, IP Iteration, System Demo)
    Support ART backlog refinement
    Promote DevOps and continuous delivery
    Assist Business Owners in understanding their role and assigning business value
    Coordinate planning efforts with other ARTs
    Coach the ART
    Coach with powerful questions
    Coach Scrum Masters/Team Coaches in ART and Team Events and practices
    Coach ART roles including system architects, product management, business owners, etc.
    Optimize Flow
    Establish pull systems to optimize the flow of value
    Establish ART flow measures
    Improve the flow of value
    Facilitate value stream mapping
    Reduce or eliminate cross-team dependencies
    Improve Relentlessly
    Drive relentless improvement through AgilityHealth TeamHealth Assessments and Inspect & Adapt events
    Promote built-in quality practices in Coach, PO syncs and CoPs
    Leverage SAFe core competency self-assessments
    Collaborate with Value Management Office and Lean-Agile transformation team
    Listen to and support teams in problem identification and decision-making
    Create an environment of mutual influence
    Understand and empathize with others
    Encourage and support the personal development of each individual and the development of teams
    Think beyond day-to-day activities and apply systems thinking Support the teams commitments
    Be open and appreciate openness in others
    Comfortably be the face of the ART and excel at public speaking in front of large audiences


    REQUIRMENTS:
    5+ years of relevant work experience, and training.
    SAFe Release Train Engineer 6.0 certification
    Scaled Agile Practice Consultant 6.0 Certification
    AgilityHealth Facilitator Certification
    Bachelors degree in a technical discipline such as Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or other related field, or an equivalent combination of education

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    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

    Kavaliro is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.

    In keeping with our commitment, Kavaliro will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.

    Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please respond to this posting to connect with a company representative.