Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Coordination

·       Lead the development and release cadence, coordinating with squads and quality teams for platforming programs of Industry Automation Business Unit

·       Support the coordination of other Release Train Engineers (RTEs) from various Lines of Business (LoBs).

·       Prepare for and host the Program Increment (PI) Planning events.

·       Host the Scrum of Scrums to align on impediments larger than the team level.

·       Host the Product Owner (PO) Sync to align adjustments in team backlogs during the PI.

·       Host the integrated train demo, known in SAFe as the “System demo,” showcasing sprint results from multiple teams every sprint.

·       Host the Inspect and Adapt (I&A) sessions to perform retrospectives and drive process adjustments at the train level.

·       Implement continuous improvement action plans , and follow-up their deployment.

·       Ensure the use of innersource methodologies to foster collaboration and innovation.

Program Management

·       Conduct weekly follow-ups on feature progress to ensure alignment with program goals.

·       Manage weekly preparations for the upcoming PI, pushing Product Managers (PMs) and Enterprise Architects (EAs) to groom tickets and ensure readiness.

·       Prepare for Pre-PIPE (Program Increment Planning Event) and PIPE, ensuring all necessary preparations are in place.

·       Host PIPE sessions to facilitate effective planning and execution.

·       Review JIRA/backlog on a weekly basis for updates on features, bugs, and tickets to ensure completeness and accuracy of milestones, teams, and other key attributes.

·       Identify delays in dependencies and support resolution efforts to maintain program momentum.

Collaboration and Communication

·       Work closely with Product Quality Leaders (PQLs) to ensure dashboards are updated and reflect the current status of the program.

·       Foster a collaborative environment, encouraging open communication and transparency across all levels of the program.

·       Provide timely and constructive feedback to team members, promoting continuous improvement and professional development.

·       High degree of emotional intelligence: Open, receptive and approachable. Listens attentively, has a positive attitude, deals calmly with stress and gives people the opportunity to succeed.

·       Strong team player, ability to work successful with teams in an international and multi-sites environment.

Qualifications

·       Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field with 10 years of experience in a large business unit.

·       Proven experience as a Release Train Engineer (RTE) or similar role in an Agile/SAFe environment for at least 3-4 years.

·       In-depth knowledge of Agile frameworks (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) and SAFe principles.

·       Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.

·       Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.

·       Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels.

·       Proficiency in JIRA or similar project management tools.

·       Experience in software development and delivery processes.

Preferred Skills

·       Certified SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) or other relevant certifications.

·       Experience in the Industry Automation sector.

·       Knowledge of innersource methodologies and best practices.

·       Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.

·       Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Location

·       Bangalore, India (preferred) Carros, France or Marktheidenfeld, Germany