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Global Quest

Release Train Engineer

Global Quest, Buffalo, New York, United States, 14266

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Work Arrangement:

Onsite Location:

Buffalo, NY Duration:

12‑month contract (40 hrs/week; 1,992 total hours) Work Authorization:

U.S. Citizens or Green Card holders only Engagement Type:

W-2 only

Overview The Release Train Engineer (RTE) serves as a senior Agile leader responsible for guiding and coaching a program-level Agile Release Train (ART) consisting of multiple cross‑functional teams. This role ensures teams are aligned, delivering business value predictably, and operating in accordance with Agile principles and enterprise objectives.

The RTE drives transparency, delivery discipline, and continuous improvement while working closely with Product, Technology, and executive stakeholders to keep large‑scale initiatives on track.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and facilitate all program-level ceremonies including

PI Planning ,

Scrum of Scrums ,

ART Syncs , and retrospectives.

Coach and mentor

Scrum Masters

(direct manager for

4–10 Scrum Masters

within the ART).

Ensure consistent application of Agile values, principles, and best practices across the ART.

Delivery & Execution

Enable predictable delivery by driving

program-level planning, forecasting, and release coordination .

Partner with

Senior Product Owners

to manage feature intake, prioritize the program backlog, and distribute work across teams.

Track and communicate program progress using dashboards, metrics, and reporting tools.

Serve as the primary point of coordination between business, technology, and leadership.

Identify risks, dependencies, and impediments; actively remove blockers to keep delivery on track.

Influence senior leaders and guide teams toward improved execution and outcomes.

Collaborate with peer RTEs to refine processes and optimize delivery based on performance metrics.

Contribute to and grow

Agile Communities of Practice

to advance enterprise agility.

Required Qualifications

Demonstrated experience leading

large-scale Agile programs

and multiple Scrum teams.

Proven success driving

delivery predictability, execution, and stakeholder alignment .

Strong leadership, communication, and influence skills.

Metrics-driven approach to performance management and continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience as a Release Train Engineer, Senior Scrum Master, or Agile Program Lead.

Experience working in highly regulated or enterprise environments.

Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (SAFe preferred).

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