Release Train Engineer at Sanlam Group

What will make you successful in this role?

Program Execution: The primary responsibility of the RTE is to ensure the successful execution of the Agile Release Train (ART), the primary delivery construct in SAFe. This involves facilitating the key events and processes that comprise the ART, including Program Increment (PI) Planning, Inspect & Adapt workshops, and the Scrum of Scrums.

Coaching and Mentoring: As a senior role, the RTE is expected to guide and mentor other team members on SAFe principles and practices. They would provide training, workshops, or one-on-one guidance to help individuals and teams improve their understanding and implementation of SAFe.

Risk and Dependency Management: The RTE needs to manage risks and dependencies within the ART. This means identifying potential issues, tracking them, and devising strategies to mitigate them. The RTE is also responsible for coordinating with other RTEs on cross-train dependencies and risks.

Stakeholder Communication: The RTE plays a critical role in communicating with stakeholders both within and outside the ART. They need to provide updates on progress, risks, and obstacles, and help manage expectations about delivery timelines and capabilities. This may involve presenting to senior leadership or other key stakeholders.

Continuous Improvement: The RTE leads the ART in continual learning and improvement by facilitating regular retrospectives and fostering an environment of transparency, openness, and innovation. They must inspect and adapt the processes to maximize efficiency and effectiveness. This includes incorporating new practices and tools into the ART and spreading successful innovations to other trains.

Qualification and Certification
Project Management or Agile certifications 

•  5+ years Agile life cycle experience
•  5+ years IT administration experience
•  3+ years SAFE experience 
•  2+ years Senior Scrum Master
•  2+ years Coaching teams on agile cadences in a SAFE framework

Experience and Skills
Project Management or Agile certifications 

•  5+ years Agile life cycle experience
•  5+ years IT administration experience
•  3+ years SAFE experience 
•  2+ years Senior Scrum Master
•  2+ years Coaching teams on agile cadences in a SAFE framework

Behavioural and Functional Competencies

• Being resilient - Contributing through others
• Collaborates - Contributing through others
• Cultivates innovation Contributing through others
• Customer focus - Contributing through others
• Drives results - Contributing through others
• Embrace Hybrid ways of work