Release Train Engineer; RTE - SAFe​/Agile Transformation; Hybrid

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Agile Project Manager to drive our Agile transformation. The Agile Project Manager is a servant leader and coach for the Agile Release Train (ART), responsible for managing projects, facilitating ART events and processes, driving continuous improvement, ensuring the successful delivery of value for all IT-related projects and initiatives. As a seasoned Agile practitioner, you will combine a deep understanding of Agile methodologies with a passion for fostering collaboration, innovation, and bringing products and services to life.

This pivotal role will shape our Agile culture, optimize value delivery, and drive positive change across the organization while leading large-scale, multi-dimensional initiatives that empower teams to achieve client’s Digital Business Transformation ambitions.

Location:

Providencia, Guadalajara, Mexico

Language:
Bilingual (English & Spanish)

Work Authorization:
Must be legally authorized to work and currently residing in Mexico.

• Project Management (or we could call it Project Delivery)
  • Lead implementation of key IT projects
  • Develop and execute on complex project plans
• Facilitate ART events and processes
  • Plan, coordinate, and facilitate PI Planning, Scrum of Scrums, ART Sync, and Inspect & Adapt events.
  • Ensure adherence to SAFe principles and practices throughout the ART.
• Manage backlog and prioritization
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to manage and prioritize the ART backlog, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and value delivery.
• Manage risks, dependencies, and releases
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate risks and dependencies across teams and ARTs.
  • Escalate impediments to the appropriate levels and ensure timely resolution.
  • Oversee the release management process, ensuring smooth and timely delivery of value to customers. This includes coordinating with teams to plan and execute releases, managing release schedules, and communicating release status to stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement
  • Analyze metrics and data to identify opportunities for improvement in the ART’s performance and effectiveness.
  • Facilitate retrospectives and implement improvement actions.
• Communicate with stakeholders
  • Provide regular updates and reports on the ART’s progress, risks, and issues to stakeholders and leadership.
  • Ensure transparency and visibility into the ART’s work.
  • Facilitate product demos to showcase the ART’s accomplishments and gather feedback.
• Foster collaboration and alignment
  • Build relationships and foster collaboration between teams, stakeholders, and leadership.
  • Ensure alignment with the organization’s strategic goals and objectives.
• Value Delivery and Continuous Improvement
  • Facilitate the flow of value through ARTs, identifying and addressing impediments.
  • Drive relentless improvement by leveraging Agile metrics and data-driven insights.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within ARTs.
• Coach and mentor teams
  • Provide guidance and support to Agile teams and stakeholders in adopting SAFe principles, practices, and mindsets.
  • Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Process and Tool Optimization
  • Continuously evaluate and optimize Agile processes and tools to streamline workflows, improve efficiency, and enhance collaboration.
  • Leverage Agile metrics and data-driven insights to identify trends, measure progress, and drive continuous improvement.

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in SAFe environments, operating at program / ART level (not only team-level Agile).
• Proven experience as a Release Train Engineer (RTE), owning at least one Agile Release Train (ART) end-to-end.
• Active SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) certification (SPC 6.0 strongly preferred).
• Extensive experience facilitating core SAFe events, including:

• Strong background in enterprise IT environments, leading complex, multi-team, multi-stakeholder initiatives.
• Advanced English proficiency (bilingual English/Spanish), with the ability to communicate effectively with executive stakeholders.
• Experience using Agile metrics and data to drive continuous…