Sr Release Train Engineer
Join Vonage and help us innovate cloud communications for businesses worldwide!
Why this role matters:
The Release Train Engineer (RTE) is pivotal in orchestrating the Agile Release Train (ART) and ensuring the smooth delivery of value across programs and portfolios. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in leading Agile transformations, managing delivery processes, and optimizing team performance using tools like Jira. This role is crucial in aligning teams, facilitating Agile ceremonies, and driving continuous improvement in a dynamic and evolving organization.
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Your key responsibilities:
- Lead Agile Transformation: Drive Agile at scale across teams with varying maturity levels to ensure consistent delivery.
- Facilitate ART Events: Organize and lead PI Planning, System Demos, and Inspect & Adapt sessions.
- Align Cross-Functional Teams: Ensure smooth collaboration among Product, Engineering, Architecture, and Business stakeholders.
- Optimize Value Streams: Manage flow of value, removing blockers and addressing dependencies across programs.
- Track & Improve Performance: Use tools like Jira to measure progress, identify gaps, and drive improvements.
- Enhance Agile Practices: Recommend and implement best practices through continuous evaluation and data insights.
- Coach Teams & Leaders: Mentor Agile teams and leaders on SAFe principles and Agile maturity.
What you'll bring
- 4+ Years in Agile Delivery with hands-on experience leading Agile at scale.
- SAFe Certified (e.g., SA or RTE) with strong understanding of Lean/Agile principles.
- Tool Proficiency in Jira, Jira Align, and other Agile tools to support delivery and reporting.
- Agile Transformation Leadership with a proven track record of coaching teams and influencing leadership.
- Continuous Improvement Mindset, actively implementing impactful changes.
- Self-Starter Attitude, proactive and confident in driving initiatives independently.
- Strong Collaboration Skills, thriving in fast-paced, multicultural, cross-functional environments.
How you’ll benefit:
- Private Medical Insurance with optional dependent coverage
- Educational Assistance Reimbursement Program
- Opportunities for reimbursement for conferences, trainings, and other personal development events
- Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Additional benefits and perks will be shared and discussed with you by the recruiter during the interview process
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There’s no perfect candidate. You don't need all the preferred qualifications to make a valuable impact on our team. Our employees and customers come from diverse backgrounds, so if you're passionate about what you could achieve at Vonage, we'd love to hear from you.
Who we are:
Vonage is a global cloud communications leader. And your talent will further help brands - such as Airbnb, Viber, WhatsApp, and Snapchat - accelerate their digital transformation through our fully programmable-based unified communications, contact center solutions, and communications APIs. Ready to innovate? Then join us today.
Note: The purpose of this profile is to provide a general summary of essential responsibilities for the position and is not meant as an exhaustive list. Assignments may differ for individuals within the same role based on business conditions, departmental need or geographic location.
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