We are seeking a Sr. Principal Release Train Engineer (RTE) to lead enterprise-scale delivery across a complex Agile Release Train (ART) supporting large data and analytics initiatives. This role connects strategy to execution by driving Planning Increments (PIs) and delivery outcomes across multiple global business functions. The position is highly strategic, focused on continuous improvement, innovation, and orchestration of large, multi-team value streams.

Core Responsibilities

Lead PI Planning, system demos, release readiness activities, and retrospectives while managing cross-team dependencies and risk mitigation
Track and analyze ART performance metrics and financials; communicate delivery health to senior leadership
Champion SAFe practices and scaled Agile frameworks across the organization
Mentor Scrum Masters and Product Owners; model servant leadership and systems thinking
Lead ART-level continuous improvement initiatives
Drive enterprise process improvements to reduce waste and increase delivery velocity
Align ART objectives with portfolio strategy and organizational goals
Build strong cross-functional collaboration and team dynamics
Remove impediments and escalate risks appropriately

Key Behaviors

Strong decision-making and ability to anticipate downstream impacts
Agile mindset and systems thinking
Understanding of data as a product (SLAs, quality, customer impact)
Coaching and mentoring leadership style
Ability to build high-trust, high-performance teams
Adaptability with new tools and techniques
Organizational influence and change leadership
Innovation through experimentation and iteration

Skills & Expertise

Expert knowledge of SAFe and Agile product lifecycle delivery
Deep proficiency in Scrum, Kanban, XP, and Lean principles
Familiarity with modern data ecosystems (Snowflake, Databricks, Informatica, Tableau, Power BI, etc.)
Strong technical and business acumen to align delivery with strategy
Advanced facilitation skills for scaled Agile environments
Expertise in Agile reporting and tooling (Jira, AgilePlace, Power BI)
Strong experience in Agile planning and estimation

Minimum Qualifications

5+ years experience in Agile delivery
2+ years as a Release Train Engineer or equivalent program-level leader
Experience leading large Agile Release Trains (6+ teams)
Hands-on experience with Jira and reporting tools (Power BI or Tableau)
Budget and financial management exposure
Executive-level communication and presentation skills
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree
SAFe SPC, RTE, or equivalent Agile certification
Experience with Lean Portfolio Management
Exposure to multiple scaled Agile frameworks
Experience facilitating distributed/hybrid teams

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