**Release Train Engineer** **Category:** zINACTIVE - Information Technology **Main location:** United States, Louisiana, Lafayette **Alternate Location(s):** United States, Tennessee, Knoxville United States, Texas, Belton United States, Virginia, Lebanon **Position ID:** J1124-0534 **Employment Type:** Full Time U.S. - The best version of me (https://youtu.be/YSXgCJSXL44) By playing this video you consent to Google/YouTube processing your data and using cookies –Learn more (xweb.asp?clid=21001&page=cookiespolicy#integrationofyoutube) . **Position Description:** Join our dynamic team as a Release Train Engineer (RTE) and play a pivotal role in driving our agile transformation. As an RTE, you will lead and coordinate the efforts of multiple agile teams, ensuring seamless delivery and continuous improvement. If you are passionate about agile methodologies, project management, and leadership, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact in a collaborative and innovative environment. This position is located in our Lafayette, LA or Lebanon,VA or Knoxville, TN office; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable. Due to the nature of this government contract, US Citizenship is required. **Your future duties and responsibilities:** Facilitate Program Increment (PI) Planning: Organize and lead PI planning sessions, ensuring alignment across multiple agile teams. Coordinate Agile Release Train (ART) Activities: Oversee the execution of ART events, including Scrum of Scrums, System Demos, and Inspect & Adapt workshops. Manage Risks and Dependencies: Identify, track, and mitigate risks and dependencies across teams to ensure smooth project delivery. Support Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives by facilitating retrospectives and implementing feedback to enhance team performance. Ensure Alignment: Maintain alignment between business objectives and team deliverables, ensuring that all teams are working towards common goals. Provide Leadership and Guidance: Act as a servant leader, providing support and guidance to Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and development teams. Monitor and Report Progress: Track and report on the progress of the ART, ensuring transparency and visibility for all stakeholders. Foster Collaboration: Promote collaboration and communication across teams, fostering a culture of shared responsibility and accountability. Implement Agile Best Practices: Advocate for and implement agile best practices, ensuring adherence to SAFe principles and methodologies. Support Agile Transformation: Assist in the ongoing agile transformation efforts, providing coaching and mentorship to teams and individuals. Develop and maintain professional certifications and create a professional development plan. Engage in knowledge sharing, mentoring, and assist with recruiting and onboarding new members. Act as the Scrum Master of Scrum Masters, motivating teams and removing impediments. Participate in networking events, strengthen CGI Leadership Behaviors, and engage in community and DEI-related activities. **Required qualifications to be successful in this role:** Proven experience as a Release Train Engineer or similar role in an agile environment. Strong understanding of agile methodologies, including Scrum and SAFe. Excellent project management skills, with the ability to develop and maintain project plans. Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and guide teams. Experience in facilitating PI planning and coordinating multiple agile teams. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to implement process improvements. Ability to manage client expectations and foster strong partnerships. Proficiency in producing high-quality documentation and maintaining project management templates. Bachelors degree and 8 + years of experience Desired qualifications/non-essential skills required: Professional certifications such as SAFe RTE, PMP, or CSM. Experience in agile transformation and providing feedback to Scrum Masters. Knowledge of new CGI offerings and capabilities. Participation in community and DEI-related activities. Familiarity with IT Security & Acceptable Use Policy and maintaining billable utilization rates. Ability to engage in special projects and demonstrate an agile mindset. CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and license and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $89,300.00 - $219,600.00. CGI Federal's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include: • Competitive compensation • Comprehensive insurance options • Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan • Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time • Paid parental leave • Learning opportunities and tuition assistance • Wellness and Well-being programs \#CGIFederalJob \#LI-AD1 **Skills:** + Project Management + Scrum Master + Application Development + SAFe Release Train Engineer **What you can expect from us:** **Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.** Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because… You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world. 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