C4 Technical Services
RTE - Release Train Engineer
Location: MN / Hybrid
Program PLANT Overview: Implement Fiserv DNA for Loan Accounting/Loan Servicing for all Customers. Build interfacing programs in a cloud environment. Test and roll out to end users.
Transitioning from highly customized legacy platform to scalable, modern tech stack Next-generation technologies will be easier to maintain and enhance over time Enabling real-time capabilities (vs. batch loads in today's world) Better security and compliance Ultimately lowers fixed costs by moving off of the current mainframe solution Key Responsibilities
Lead Program PLANT Agile Release Train (ART) and serve as coach/mentor to Scrum Masters Serve as role model for Agile delivery best practices Facilitate the ART events and processes and assist the teams in finding ways to improve efficiencies in delivering value Communicate with stakeholders, escalate impediments, and help manage risk Manage and optimize the flow of value through the ART using various tools, such as Azure DevOps and the Program Kanban Plan for and facilitate PI planning events Summarize Team PI Objectives and publish them for visibility and transparency Facilitate periodic synchronization events, including the ART/PO/SoS sync meetings Encourage collaboration between teams and System and Solution Architects/Engineering Work with Product and Solution Management, Product Owners, and other stakeholders to help ensure strategy and execution alignment 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 Maintain program schedule, risk and issue log In collaboration with Product Owners and Scrum Masters, prepare presentations for ELT, Board, SMC, and Steering Committees Coordinate with ICFR Compliance Lead to ensure requirements and controls are met Partner with Business Readiness Lead on change strategy and user adoption efforts Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Finance, or related field 7+ years of related experience 5+ years of leadership experience 5+ years of experience leading complex technology transformation programs, preferably in the financial industry Agile experience/certifications required, SAFe experience/certifications strongly preferred Expertise in organizational change management discipline Ability to foster relationships within the organization and internal and external stakeholders Strong verbal and written communication skills Key Experience(s)
Prior experience as a Release Train Engineer Understanding of Agile (SCRUM/Kanban) and SAFe practices Coaching in Agile/SAFe formats Previously run ART Ceremonies Previous work as a SM or PM on FISERV products, specifically DNA, a plus Key Skill(s):
Good communicator, both written and verbal Well organized Attention to detail Visionary - One that can piece the big picture together given the defined purpose of the work at hand Skilled instructor that can adapt to current Agile maturity and help develop grown Key Technology /Certification(s):
SAFe certified a plus ADO experience a plus
#DICE tkettwick@c4techservices.com
Program PLANT Overview: Implement Fiserv DNA for Loan Accounting/Loan Servicing for all Customers. Build interfacing programs in a cloud environment. Test and roll out to end users.
Transitioning from highly customized legacy platform to scalable, modern tech stack Next-generation technologies will be easier to maintain and enhance over time Enabling real-time capabilities (vs. batch loads in today's world) Better security and compliance Ultimately lowers fixed costs by moving off of the current mainframe solution Key Responsibilities
Lead Program PLANT Agile Release Train (ART) and serve as coach/mentor to Scrum Masters Serve as role model for Agile delivery best practices Facilitate the ART events and processes and assist the teams in finding ways to improve efficiencies in delivering value Communicate with stakeholders, escalate impediments, and help manage risk Manage and optimize the flow of value through the ART using various tools, such as Azure DevOps and the Program Kanban Plan for and facilitate PI planning events Summarize Team PI Objectives and publish them for visibility and transparency Facilitate periodic synchronization events, including the ART/PO/SoS sync meetings Encourage collaboration between teams and System and Solution Architects/Engineering Work with Product and Solution Management, Product Owners, and other stakeholders to help ensure strategy and execution alignment 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 Maintain program schedule, risk and issue log In collaboration with Product Owners and Scrum Masters, prepare presentations for ELT, Board, SMC, and Steering Committees Coordinate with ICFR Compliance Lead to ensure requirements and controls are met Partner with Business Readiness Lead on change strategy and user adoption efforts Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Finance, or related field 7+ years of related experience 5+ years of leadership experience 5+ years of experience leading complex technology transformation programs, preferably in the financial industry Agile experience/certifications required, SAFe experience/certifications strongly preferred Expertise in organizational change management discipline Ability to foster relationships within the organization and internal and external stakeholders Strong verbal and written communication skills Key Experience(s)
Prior experience as a Release Train Engineer Understanding of Agile (SCRUM/Kanban) and SAFe practices Coaching in Agile/SAFe formats Previously run ART Ceremonies Previous work as a SM or PM on FISERV products, specifically DNA, a plus Key Skill(s):
Good communicator, both written and verbal Well organized Attention to detail Visionary - One that can piece the big picture together given the defined purpose of the work at hand Skilled instructor that can adapt to current Agile maturity and help develop grown Key Technology /Certification(s):
SAFe certified a plus ADO experience a plus
#DICE tkettwick@c4techservices.com