Req ID: 306446
NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.
We are currently seeking a Release Train Engineer - Agile to join our team in Monterrey, Nuevo León (MX-NLE), Mexico (MX).
JOB DUTIES
The RTE facilitates Agile Release Train processes and execution, escalates impediments, manages risk, helps ensure value delivery, and helps drive relentless improvement
Influence others by creating a participative, empowered and safe environment where all feedback is valued and respected
The RTE ensures that others contribute to organization strategies by focusing them on the most critical priorities, measuring progress, and ensuring accountability against those metrics
Identifies and emphasizes critical priorities to ensure time and energy are aligned with important organization goals despite daily distractions
Assigns priorities and reinforces individual responsibility for each progress measure and communicates the consequences for meeting or not meeting expectations
Identifies measures that are on track and those that are most at risk, escalating track impediments when needed
Explains and clarifies the need for improvement or preparation required for a new opportunity and articulates the impact on the individual, team, and organization
Provides assistance by sharing suggestions for improvement, best practices, development resources, positive models, or opportunities for experimentation
Summarizes specific actions individuals will take, assigns clear accountability, timeline, progress measures, and follow-up date, while monitoring progress and results
Manage and optimize the flow of value through the ART and Solution Train using various tools, such as the Program and Solution Kanbans and other information radiators
Establish and communicate the annual calendars for Iterations and Program Increments (PIs),
Facilitate PI Planning readiness by fostering a Continuous Exploration process which drives the synthesis of a Vision, a Roadmap, and Backlogs, and through Pre- and Post-PI Planning meetings
Coach leaders, teams, and Scrum Masters in Lean-Agile practices and mindsets, providing additional training and development opportunities when necessary
Uses appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to inspire and guide individuals to gain acceptance of ideas or plans
Continually focus on improving processes, products, and services by exploring innovative options
Provide input on resourcing to address critical bottlenecks and inspire collaboration between team members
Ensure strategy and execution alignment between Product and Solution Management, Product Owners, and other stakeholders
Understand and operate within Lean Budgets and ensure adherence to Guardrails
Perform other duties as assigned
Conform with all company policies and procedures
Qualifications
Knowledge
Must exhibit advanced knowledge of Agile, Scrum and Kanban techniques and demonstrate evidence of a servant leadership mindset
Demonstrated expertise in product development process cycles
Understanding of information systems, interlinkages and operations
Thorough understanding of the business principles involved in strategic planning
Demonstrated understanding of portfolio management techniques
Thorough understanding of GM Financial’s organization mission/vision and strategic direction
Skills
Demonstrated ability in performing multiple PI Planning sessions
Ability to facilitate, coach and guide through influence, inspiration, collaboration and teamwork
Advanced negotiation, leadership, and conflict resolution abilities
Excellent people skills, with an ability to understand and respect diverse viewpoints
Ability to listen and communicate effectively with others both verbally and in writing
Experience with Microsoft Azure DevOps (work hierarchies) and visual platforms such as Miro, IdeaBoardz, etc
Education
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Bachelor’s Degree or additional equivalent work or military experience preferred
Experience
5-7 years experience in Scrum and/or agile release trains required
About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us at us.nttdata.com
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