SAFe Release Train Engineer / Agilist Lead ConsultantCompunnel, Inc. • Plano, TX, US

SAFe Release Train Engineer / Agilist Lead Consultant

Compunnel, Inc. • Plano, TX, US

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SAFe Release Train Engineer / Agilist Lead Consultant

Texas, Plano

02 / 10 / 2025

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Job Description : Job Summary

We are seeking a SAFe Release Train Engineer / Agilist Lead Consultant to drive Agile transformation and delivery excellence. The role requires managing large programs with dependencies across multiple teams while balancing Agile values with traditional project management. This hybrid position involves acting as a Release Train Engineer, Agile coach, and leader, helping teams navigate Agile methodologies using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). The candidate will facilitate key Agile ceremonies, ensure cross-team coordination, and provide insights to leadership on program status and improvement opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a large program with dependencies across multiple parallel programs
Perform as a Release Train Engineer (RTE) for one or more Agile Release Trains (ARTs)
Plan and lead quarterly Program Increment (PI) Planning sessions
Facilitate PI Planning, Scrum of Scrums, System Demos, and Inspect & Adapt sessions
Work with Product Management and Business Owners to coordinate PI Planning
Assist Product Management with solution vision, roadmap, and backlog refinement
Collaborate with the Solution Train Engineer (STE) and represent the ART in Solution Train Sync
Provide updates to stakeholders and business sponsors on overall program status
Work closely with the PMO and collaborate with project managers
Support triage and resolution of critical issues
Ensure cross-team and cross-program coordination
Provide relevant metrics to track ART progress and drive continuous improvement
Educate and coach teams, stakeholders, and leaders on Agile scaling and SAFe
Support Agile transformation efforts and reinforce best practices across teams
Identify and log risks related to business and architectural decisions
Prepare and deliver effective communications for internal and client teams
Track, mitigate, and resolve issues, risks, and blockers impacting ART performance
Assist teams in dependency management and interlocking solutions / timelines
Conduct hands-on analysis, design, testing, and change management as needed
Lead ART Problem-Solving Workshops and support root cause analysis
Strengthen the presence of the ART as an Agile center of excellence

Required Qualifications

10+ years of experience as a Project Manager across all phases of the SDLC

5+ years of experience as a Release Train Engineer (RTE)

5+ years of experience working in large consulting environments

5+ years of experience with Agile Project Management Tools (Azure DevOps, Jira Align, Rally, etc.)

5+ years of experience in Agile methodologies and service-oriented environments

5+ years of experience coaching clients on Agile transformation

Proven experience managing large, complex programs successfully

Ability to work effectively with teams, individuals, and executives across different levels

Preferred Qualifications

Strong ability to build credibility with business stakeholders and drive consensus

Experience guiding teams in writing user stories, features, capabilities, and epics

Prior experience as a Scrum Master working with multiple teams

Hands-on experience in Product Management, Business Analysis, or development

Experience with Test-Driven Development and Test Automation

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Release Train Engineer • Plano, TX, US