Technology Transformation and Management
Our client is embarking on an exciting transformation journey to enhance and improve upon their already leading technology landscape. Their modern, collaborative environment fosters creativity and the exchange of ideas, where curiosity and new solutions thrive.
As part of our ongoing transformation, you will work to reimagine the IT strategy and operations. By adopting Agile methodologies, including the SAFe framework, we aim to increase efficiency and responsiveness.
The Opportunity
This role requires a Release Train Engineer to help lead the delivery of multiple, high-value IT programs within the infrastructure and cloud space. With combined budgets totaling millions annually, this role will be essential in ensuring the seamless execution of complex IT projects.
You will oversee the release management process, focusing on planning, organization, and prioritization of the release schedule. Collaboration across cross-functional teams and with stakeholders is critical, as well as monitoring project progress, resolve challenges, and ensuring high-quality IT solutions are delivered in line with strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the planning, coordination, and execution of releases, ensuring on-time delivery of high-quality features while effectively managing dependencies.
- Facilitate Program Increment (PI) Planning, aligning objectives across teams and ensuring prioritization of initiatives.
- Lead key ART events, such as ART Sync, Scrum of Scrums, and Inspect & Adapt, to foster continuous value delivery.
- Work closely with stakeholders to align expectations and drive customer value with a shared vision.
- Coach Lean-Agile principles across teams to improve ART flow, facilitating collaboration and effective delivery.
- Align product/platform strategies with organizational objectives and ensure consistency with strategic priorities.
- Actively manage inter-ART dependencies and shared resources, coordinating across teams to mitigate risks.
- Provide hands-on support as Scrum Master/Agile Project Manager to help manage team delivery and priorities.
- Lead the adoption of SAFe agile practices, promoting continuous improvement and efficiency across teams.
- Ensure compliance, transparency, and proactive risk management across external relationships.
- Strong understanding of enterprise platforms, cloud services, databases, middleware, and system integration within large organizations.
- Expertise in DevOps practices, including CI/CD and automated testing.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in a related field.
- SAFe certification (RTE or SPC) is highly desirable.
- Proven experience in managing agile delivery within a Scaled Agile (SAFe) framework.
- Strong leadership capabilities, including the management of Scrum Masters and Agile teams to deliver complex projects.
- In-depth understanding of agile methodologies (SAFe, Scrum, Kanban) and release management practices.
- Hands-on experience in coaching and establishing effective agile teams.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage competing demands.
- Ability to leverage Agile metrics to drive team performance and continuous improvement.
- A range of learning and development opportunities, including leadership programs and resources such as LinkedIn Learning.
- Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits, including on-campus health services, fitness discounts, and childcare support.
- Salary packaging options, exclusive discounts, and additional financial benefits.
- Generous leave entitlements and staff recognition programs