We are seeking an experienced, servant-leader Release Train Engineer (RTE) to guide and optimize an Agile Release Train (ART) for an enterprise client based in Washington, D.C. In this high-visibility role, you will act as the chief scrum master and strategic facilitator for the train, bridging the gap between enterprise strategy, cascaded OKRs, and technical execution. This is a 12+ month contract position, remote with required in-person presence for critical ceremonies in Washington, D.C.
Responsibilities
Facilitate PI Planning and Events: Lead preparation, backlog readiness, WSJF scoring, and full facilitation of the 2-day in-person PI Planning event; align delivery outcomes with enterprise strategy and organizational OKRs.
Support PI Execution and Delivery: Track and report ART Predictability, Velocity, Cycle Time, and Flow metrics; facilitate core ART synchronization events (Coach Sync, ART Sync, Architect Sync, PO Sync, System Demos, and Inspect & Adapt).
Cross-ART and Executive Alignment: Partner with Business Owners to evaluate business value, manage inter-ART dependencies, and coordinate strategic delivery roadmaps with external trains.
Flow Optimization and Value Stream Delivery: Establish pull systems, eliminate handoffs and cross-team bottlenecks, and facilitate Value Stream Mapping sessions to accelerate end-to-end delivery speed.
Coaching and Continuous Improvement: Mentor Scrum Masters, Product Managers, and Architects using powerful questioning techniques; champion built-in quality, DevOps practices, and Communities of Practice (CoPs).
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Relentless Improvement and Transformation: Partner with the Value Management Office (VMO) and Lean-Agile Center of Excellence (LACE) to run AgilityInsights TeamHealth Assessments and drive systemic process improvements.
Servant Leadership and Executive Presence: Act as the primary face and voice of the ART, facilitating large-scale events with strong public speaking skills while fostering psychological safety, transparency, and collaboration across all teams.
Qualifications
Required
Certified SAFe 6.0 Release Train Engineer (RTE)
Certified SAFe 6.0 Practice Consultant (SPC)
Certified AgilityInsights Facilitator
5+ years of experience facilitating Agile Release Trains and coaching multi-team delivery environments using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
Proven track record of tracking and optimizing Flow Metrics (Flow Velocity, Flow Time, Flow Efficiency, Flow Load, and Predictability)
Demonstrated ability to coach both technical teams and executive-level Business Owners in Lean-Agile values, OKR alignment, and built-in quality practices
Exceptional presentation and facilitation skills, with demonstrated confidence commanding rooms of 100+ participants during multi-day planning events
Ability to commute to client facilities in Washington, D.C., for mandatory in-person PI Planning sessions, workshops, and critical ART ceremonies
