5+ years in a similar role, preferably as a Release Train Engineer (RTE)
Experience with budget management and cost optimization
Proficient in data visualization tools like JIRA and Tableau
Strong understanding of Software Engineering processes, with a focus on Healthcare
Excellent communication skills for stakeholder engagement
Deep knowledge of SAFe Agile principles; SAFe certification is a plus
Experience managing product build teams effectively
Responsibilities
Manage and optimize value flow through the Agile Release Train (ART) using tools like Program Kanbans
Establish and communicate annual calendars for Iterations and Program Increments (PIs)
Facilitate PI Planning readiness and Continuous Exploration processes
Lead the PI planning event and summarize objectives for visibility
Track execution of features and facilitate synchronization meetings
Coach teams and leaders in Lean-Agile practices
Drive relentless improvement through Inspect and Adapt workshops
Benefits
Remote work flexibility until client site reopens
Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment
Engagement with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
Professional development through coaching and mentoring
Involvement in driving Lean UX innovation cycles
Full Job Description
The RTE will facilitate ART events and processes, assist teams in delivering value, will escalate impediments, help manage risk and will drive relentless improvement. This position is located in Richmond, VA and does not offer relocation (due to Covid 19 restrictions, the role is being worked remotely until the client site opens back up next year).
Responsibilities:
Manage and optimize the flow of value through the ART using various tools, such as the Program Kanbans and other information radiators
Establish and communicate the annual calendars for Iterations and Program Increments (PIs)
Facilitate PI Planning readiness by fostering Continuous Exploration process which drives the synthesis of Vision, Roadmap, Backlogs, and Pre- and Post-PI meetings
Facilitate the PI planning event
Summarize Team PI Objectives into Program PI Objectives (the RTE) and publish them for visibility and transparency
Assist tracking the execution of features
Facilitate periodic synchronization meetings, including the ART sync at the Program Level
Coach leaders, teams, and Scrum Masters in Lean-Agile practices and mindsets
Help manage risks and dependencies
Escalate and track impediments
Provide input on resourcing to address critical bottlenecks
Encourage collaboration across the program
Help drive the Lean User Experience (UX) innovation cycle
Work with Product Management, Product Owners and other stakeholders to help ensure strategy and execution alignment and operational excellence
Improve the flow of value through value streams by improving and assessing the DevOps and Release on Demand competency
Drive relentless improvement via Inspect and Adapt workshops; assess the agility level of the ART and help them improve
Foster Communities of Practice and the use of engineering and Built-In Quality practices
Qualifications & Experience:
At least 5+ years of experience in a similar position
Experience working budgets; cost optimization and metrics
Experience pulling data and putting metrics into a dashboard (JIRA, Tableau experience preferred)
Ability to challenge the teams and drive accountability
Must be able to guide teams with IP sprints
Must have a good understanding of Software Engineering process, Healthcare domain knowledge is highly desirable
Excellent communication skills and proven ability to communicate effectively across the organization especially with stakeholders
Strong knowledge and understanding of SAFe Agile principles; SaFe certification preferred
Strong experience working on JIRA for epics, stories, issues and task management
Strong knowledge of managing product build teams
A talent for multi-tasking, meeting deadlines, learning new skills and methodologies, and working under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently
Flexible working style, ability to work in various types of client environments
Ability to lead decision making through influence, with the ability to make sound decisions in the best interest of the client as needed throughout the project lifecycle
Collaborative working style with the ability to flex with many different types of working styles on client site
Industry experience in Insurance/Healthcare desired
About HCL Technologies
HCLTech is an Indian multinational information technology services and consulting company headquartered in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. It is a subsidiary of HCL Enterprise. Originally a research and development division of HCL, it emerged as an independent company in 1991 when HCL entered into the software services business. The company has offices in 52 countries and over 210,966 employees.
HCLTech is on the Forbes Global 2000 list. It is among the top 20 largest publicly traded companies in India with a market capitalisation of $50 billion as of September 2021. As of July 2020, the company, along with its subsidiaries, had a consolidated annual revenue of ? 23,464 crore.
