Release Train Engineer, Manager

The Product & Technology Group (PTG) at Blackbaud is seeking a strategic, forward-thinking, and experienced Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Release Train Engineer (RTE) with additional expertise and experience in people management. This dual role will champion the effective use of SAFe within our Agile Release Trains (ARTs) as they support the continuous delivery of large-scale, cloud-based software solutions, while also contributing to the leadership and development of our team within the Portfolio Management Office (PMO). The desired candidate will possess exemplary project and program management skills; exhibit strong business acumen and operational excellence; has the proven ability to drive and support predictable and high-quality delivery across a large, geographically distributed, cross-functional team as they realize the product vision and provide value to the customer. This person will also have a passion for building empowered, high-performing teams; driving a culture of continuous improvement; and delivering secure, valuable, and high-quality solutions to customers. You will work in an exciting, supportive, and engaging agile environment where you will be encouraged to expand your skills, test your creative boundaries, share new ideas, and, most importantly, have fun. The Product & Technology Group (PTG) is dedicated to driving innovation, fostering best practices, and ensuring our teams are equipped with the tools and knowledge to achieve excellence in product and technical delivery. We aim to be at the cutting edge of technology while building a culture of collaboration, relentless improvement, and growth. Join us as we lead and redefine the future of tech in the social good space. **What You’ll Do – RTE Responsibilities**Oversee overall delivery for the Agile Release Train (ART) including intake, evaluation, prioritization, planning, execution, dependency management, risk management, release management, and stakeholder management. Be a senior-level agile coach for the Agile Release Train (ART), guiding teams to consistently leverage agile values, principles, practices, and ceremonies. **What You’ll Do – People Management Responsibilities**Certified SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) or SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) preferred. 7+ years of experience supporting cloud-based software development, software programs, or other technical delivery. 5+ years of demonstrated people management and team development experience, with a focus on building, leading, and motivating high-performing teams. 3+ years of practical, hands-on experience in an RTE role leading a large ART that is dedicated to mission critical programs with complex scope and interdependencies.Experience leveraging, synthesizing, and clearly articulating agile metrics to glean insights on ART status and maturation.Experience working in an agile organization especially Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), or other scaling model.Experience using agile best practices (i.e., burndown charts, engaging retrospective formats, defect management, well-written User and Enabler Stories, Acceptance Test-Driven Development (ATDD), Test-Driven Development (TDD), Behavior-Drive Development (BDD), Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment (CI/CD), automated testing, etc.). Experience with Agile collaboration tools (e.g., SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Azure DevOps, etc.)A dynamic role that bridges technical leadership with people management. * Medical, dental, and vision insurance* Remote-first workforce* 401(k) program with employer match* Flexible paid time off* Generous Parental Leave* Volunteer for vacation* Opportunities to connect to build community and belonging* Pet insurance, legal and identity protection* Tuition reimbursement programBlackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) is the world’s leading cloud software company powering social good. Serving the entire social good community—nonprofits, foundations, corporations, education institutions, healthcare institutions and individual change agents—Blackbaud connects and empowers organizations to increase their impact through software, services, expertise, and data intelligence.The Blackbaud portfolio is tailored to the unique needs of vertical markets, with solutions for fundraising and CRM, marketing, advocacy, peer-to-peer fundraising, corporate social responsibility, school management, ticketing, grantmaking, financial management, payment processing, and analytics. Serving the industry for more than three decades, Blackbaud is headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina and has operations in the United States, Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom. #J-18808-Ljbffr