TD Bank

Release Train Engineer II

TD Bank • $96K — $136K *
Toronto, ON M3C 0E3In-Person
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or similar in IT, Computer Science, or Business Administration
  • 3+ years in Agile delivery roles (e.g., Release Train Engineer or Scrum Master)
  • SAFe Release Train Engineer or equivalent certification required
  • Proven 3+ years use of Agile management tools for planning and execution
  • 7+ years total Agile experience, including in multi-team environments

Responsibilities

  • Manage flow of value across Agile Release Train for predictable outcomes
  • Own and coordinate PI readiness including Vision and Roadmaps
  • Facilitate PI Planning and synchronization forums
  • Resolve cross-team dependencies and delivery risks
  • Track delivery metrics and identify systemic issues
  • Provide delivery guidance at the leadership level
  • Coach execution standards across teams

Benefits

  • Growth opportunities and skill development
  • Fair and equitable compensation policies
  • Ability to progress through salary ranges over time
  • Encouragement for transparent dialogue regarding compensation
  • Diverse and inclusive work environment
Full Job Description
Work Location:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hours:
37.5

Line of Business:
Enterprise Enabling Functions

Pay Details:
$96,900 - $136,800 CAD

TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague experience at TD. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs.

As a candidate, you are encouraged to ask compensation related questions and have an open dialogue with your recruiter who can provide you more specific details for this role.

Job Description:

Customer
  • Manages and optimizes the flow of value across the Agile Release Train or Product Group as an integrated delivery system, ensuring predictable outcomes aligned to Program Increment objectives.
  • Owns ART- or Product Group-level PI readiness, including coordination of Vision, Roadmaps, Features, and release sequencing
  • Facilitates and governs PI Planning, System Demos, and synchronization forums to maintain cohesion across teams and domains
  • Actively manages and resolves cross-team dependencies, risks, and systemic impediments, balancing delivery trade-offs to protect predictability
  • Summarizes and publishes Program-level PI Objectives, ensuring alignment to enterprise priorities, objectives, and strategic outcomes
  • Tracks and interprets delivery metrics and trends to identify systemic issues and intervene proactively
  • Provides delivery guidance at the ART or Product Group leadership level, ensuring decisions remain feasible, compliant, and aligned
  • Partners with Product, Technology, Architecture, Operations, and control functions to align execution with governance and risk expectations
  • Coaches execution standards and escalation practices across teams while remaining an individual contributor focused on orchestration, not people management


Shareholder
  • Protects shareholder value by actively managing delivery risk and performance at the ART or Product Group system level, balancing commitments, predictability, and governance expectations.
  • Applies enterprise and industry best practices to optimize release and delivery performance across the ART or Product Group
  • Contributes to the evolution of delivery, engineering, and service practices by providing system-level feedback and insights
  • Establishes and interprets delivery metrics and trends to identify systemic risks and intervene early
  • Leads or participates in cross-Product Group or Product Family activities to resolve complex delivery risks and dependencies
  • Partners with governance, risk, compliance, and audit groups to ensure delivery decisions align with enterprise standards and risk appetite
  • Monitors emerging regulatory, operational, and delivery risks and incorporates impacts into planning and prioritization
  • Actively manages and escalates high-risk issues that threaten enterprise commitments, timelines, or outcomes
  • This role protects shareholder interests through system-level risk management and trade-off decisions, consistent with the layered RTE model


Employee/Team
  • Participates fully as a member of the team, support a positive work environment that promote service to the business, quality, innovation and teamwork and ensure timely communication of issues/ points of interest
  • Provides thought leadership and/ or industry knowledge and participate in knowledge transfer within the team and business unit
  • Keeps current on emerging trends/ developments and grow knowledge of the business, related tools and techniques
  • Participates in personal performance management and development activities, including cross training within own team
  • Keep others informed and up-to-date about the status / progress of committed work and / or all relevant or useful information related to day-to-day activities
  • Contributes to team development of skills and capabilities through development of others, by sharing knowledge and experiences and leveraging best practices.
  • Leads, motivates and develops relationships with internal and external business partners / stakeholders to develop productive working relationships.
  • Contributes to a fair, positive and equitable environment that supports a diverse workforce
  • Provides strong leadership who can facilitate buy-in and commitment while providing focus and clarity
  • Acts as a brand ambassador for the bank, both internally and/or externally


Breadth & Depth
  • Applies deep delivery and orchestration expertise to optimize performance of the Agile Release Train or Product Group as an integrated delivery system, operating across teams, domains, and dependencies.
  • Serves as a system-level Release Train Engineer, accountable for coordinating and optimizing delivery across multiple agile teams within an ART or Product Group
  • Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of delivery processes, planning cycles, dependencies, and system interactions required to manage ART-level flow
  • Coordinates and governs ceremonies, backlog readiness, and release activities to ensure cohesive Program Increment execution across teams
  • Actively manages and resolves cross-team and cross-domain impediments, including architectural, sequencing, and delivery constraints
  • Ensures alignment between Program Increment objectives, delivery plans, and realized outcomes across the ART or Product Group
  • Creates an environment where teams can escalate risks and challenges early, reinforcing disciplined escalation and transparent decision-making
  • Applies best practices and informed judgment to resolve complex delivery problems and identify viable system-level solutions
  • Begins to influence beyond immediate teams by shaping execution standards, coordination practices, and delivery discipline across the ART
  • Contributes directly to assigned Journey or Platform outcomes while relying on RTE III roles for system-of-systems alignment and guardrails
  • This role owns ART-level delivery optimization but does not operate at system-of-systems altitude, consistent with the business-defined layered RTE model


Experience and/or Education
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field such as Information Technology, Computer Science, or Business Administration
  • Advanced experience (typically 3+ years) in Agile delivery roles such as Release Train Engineer, Scrum Master, Agile Coach, Product role, or equivalent system-level coordination role
  • Certified SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE), SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), or equivalent Agile certification
  • Proven experience (3+ years) using Agile management and delivery tools to support ART-level planning, tracking, dependency management, and execution transparency
  • Typically requires 7+ years of overall Agile-related experience, including experience operating in scaled or multi-team delivery environments
  • Demonstrated experience coaching and supporting multiple agile teams within an ART or Product Group, focused on execution standards and disciplined escalation


Required Qualifications
  • Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively across both written and verbal channels. Demonstrates active listening and adapts communication style to the audience.
  • Translates complex information into clear, concise messages.
  • Builds trusted relationships and manages stakeholders effectively.
  • Proven leadership capabilities, with a collaborative and motivating approach. Influences and inspires teams to achieve shared goals.
  • Delegates responsibilities effectively, aligning the right tasks with the right people at the right time to strengthen team performance.
  • Strong organizational and delivery skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
  • Effectively coordinates timelines, budgets, milestones, and competing deliverables.
  • Strategic and critical thinker who approaches challenges with curiosity and sound judgment.
  • Breaks down complex issues, identifies root causes, and develops practical solutions.
  • Risk-based, data-informed mindset with a proactive approach to decision-making.
  • Uses data and insights to guide decisions and recommendations.
  • Anticipates potential risks and addresses them before they affect the team or key deliverables.
  • Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to remain effective through change and ambiguity.
  • Thrives in fast-paced environments and provides clear direction to help the team move forward.
  • Courage and authenticity in decision-making, communication, and leadership.
  • Communicates with integrity, respectfully challenges assumptions, and remains true to personal and organizational values.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working with data analytics and using insights to support business decisions.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is considered an asset.


About TD Bank

TD Securities offers a range of advisory and capital market services to its clients. The company's range of services includes research, investment banking, capital markets, and global transaction banking. Research consists of commodity and equity research. Investment banking consists of mergers, acquisitions, industry expertise, and credit origination. Global transaction banking consists of trade finance, cash management, and correspondent banking. TD Securities was founded in 1855 and is based in Ontario.

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Learn more about TD Bank
Size
90,000 employees
Market Cap
$117.9 billion
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Net Income
-$6.9 million
5 Year Trend
+6.6%
* Ladders Estimates

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