Release Train Strategist
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Working with one of our top financial clients, this role calls for a Release Train Strategist. This position involves coordinating the planning, deployment, and delivery of software products across multiple teams, ensuring smooth operations and alignment with business objectives. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in Agile methodologies, particularly SAFe, and experience in payments or financial services.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate program increment (PI) planning sessions, aligning team objectives with organizational goals
- Monitor progress across teams, ensuring adherence to schedules and managing interdependencies within the release train
- Identify and resolve obstacles impacting release schedules and product quality
- Collaborate with product management and stakeholders to define and prioritize features for upcoming releases
- Promote collaboration and enhance communication between teams to foster continuous improvement
- Generate and analyze key metrics to track release train performance and optimize delivery processes
Desired Skill-Set
- Strong understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies, especially SAFe
- Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple teams and tasks
- Proficient in Agile project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence)
- Effective facilitation and conflict resolution abilities
- Knowledge of program and portfolio management practices
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Must-Have Hard Skills
- 2+ years of Project Manager, Scrum Master, or Release Train Engineer experience
- Proven project or feature delivery experience within the payments industry (Visa, Mastercard, Interac, Apple Pay, Google Pay)
- Solid working knowledge of Scaled Agile practices
- Deep understanding of end-to-end payment processing (authorization, settlement, clearing) and technical infrastructure
Soft Skills
- Clear and effective written and verbal communication
- Strong problem-solving capabilities
- Skilled facilitator with conflict resolution capabilities
- Self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently or collaboratively
- Attention to detail and adaptability
Nice to Have
- Certifications such as Scrum Master, PMP, SAFe Agile
- Prior experience with TD or similar financial institutions
BeachHead is an equal opportunity agency and employer. We advocate for our candidates and welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or physical or mental disability. BeachHead or our clients may use technology-enabled tools, including automation and artificial intelligence (AI), to support parts of the recruitment process such as resume screening, application management, and candidate matching. These tools assist our recruiters and our clients, and do not replace human decision-making. This job posting represents a current or anticipated vacancy. The position may be filled at any time, and the posting may be removed without notice once the role has been filled.