RELEASE TRAIN ENGINEER

Job description

Job Description Job Description Compass Technology is a dedicated internal team for Compass Group delivering enterprise-wide initiatives that support our diverse customer base and enhance our business operations. Our domain encompasses a vast spectrum of opportunities, from hands-on desk support to Cybersecurity, Cloud Engineering, AI, and Modern Application development. We are committed to building robust IT infrastructures, driving digital transformation, and much more.

Job Summary Compass Group NA is seeking an experienced Release Train Engineer to support an Agile Release Train (ART) within the Enterprise Technology organization, which connects business strategy with technology planning and delivery. The organization partners with business functions and sectors to align priorities around technology investments while utilizing cross-functional solution design and product delivery to accelerate adoption and deliver measurable business outcomes.

The Release Train Engineer (RTE) has a primary purpose of supporting an Agile Release Train (ART) by steering it to success and navigating the complexity of delivering software in large environments. The RTE communicates with stakeholders, escalates impediments, helps manage risk, and drives program-level continuous improvement. The RTE is accountable for the overall coordination, execution, and delivery of value through the program while ensuring alignment with company strategy, commitments, and goals.

Please note, this is a hybrid position in Charlotte. The typical days in office are Tues-Thursday but can vary dependant on business need.

Job Responsibilities Program Management

Facilitate the coordinated preparation and execution of release planning for the ART. This includes working with the ART team who prioritizes the features to be considered in the next program increment (PI) planning cycle.

Facilitate the ART teams' refinement of features to be considered in the next PI planning cycle to meet the Feature Definition of Ready.

Assists the ART in communication and coordination with stakeholders and customers during feature definition and delivery.

Ensures effective communication and coordination for and during quarterly planning.

Manages change to the ARTs PI plan and the impacts of those changes.

Portfolio, Program, and Project Support

Facilitates ART transparency with external parties, as well as with the teams on the release train. This includes backlog management and ALM tool data integrity for accurate reporting. May include the collection of metrics, KPIs, and other reporting as needed by the ART or organization.

Facilitation and relentless improvement of periodic ART reviews with organizational leaders and stakeholders to provide clarity on the expected value delivery and to gain stakeholder feedback on changes to direction the release train may need to take.

May include participation in and assisting in the improvement of the System Demo.

Business Process Improvement

Assists the ART to relentlessly improve through the facilitation of ART Retrospectives quarterly, or more often as needed, to improve backlog management, ART reviews, sprint reviews, or ART coordination and higher-level function.

Active membership in the RTE Community of Practice helping the organization to maintain alignment, learn new techniques, and improve technical and quality practices. Work with RTE community to determine ways to help ARTs across the company improve cross-train and solution group coordination and collaboration.

Assisting in the execution of product vision.

Facilitate production support, and relentless improvement of operational workflows and communication, etc.

Coaches the Agile release train to improve in the implementation of Agile processes, practices, and mindset.

Qualifications Essential

Must understand the difference between being Agile and doing Agile

Can demonstrate the comprehension of a Lean-Agile mindset and practices with the ability to develop others in this area

Servant leader and communicator with strong interpersonal skills who can facilitate effective discussions of any size across all levels of the organization

Listen and support teams in problem-identification and decision making

Communicate in an open, honest and direct manner

Encourage an environment that values mutual respect, openness, and courage

Persuade by influence rather than authority

Understand and empathize with others

Think beyond day-to-day activities

Support teams' commitments and continuous growth

Empower teams to be owners of their products and processes

Strong technical aptitude and experience leading teams in delivering quality software

Experience applying Lean Thinking and Systems Thinking in large organizations

Experience working in an Agile organization using Scrum, XP, Kanban, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), or other scaling model

Prior experience as a RTE, VSE, Scrum Master, Project or Program Manager

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Proficiency in Microsoft Teams, Office, PowerPoint, and Excel programs

Desirable

Advanced degree in industry related subject

Agile Certification (CSM, PSM, or PMI-ACP)

Project Management Professional (PMP)

SAFe Agilist (SA) or other SAFe certifications preferred

Experience managing technical implementations preferred

Experience with Azure DevOps or Jira

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

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Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

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Compass Technology

MARY DICKSON

Worksite address

charlotte, NC, 28202, US

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