Lead Enterprise Information Protection; Release Train Engineer

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Humana's Enterprise Information Protection (EIP) organization is seeking an experienced, results-driven Release Train Engineer (RTE). This individual will launch and lead a new Agile Release Train (ART) within our cyber security portfolio. This ART delivers complex, business-critical cybersecurity capabilities in a highly dynamic environment, requiring advanced SAFe expertise, executive presence, and the ability to drive clarity from top-level priorities down to applicable Features.

In this lead role, engaged leadership will offer you the opportunity to work with them and you will have an impact on value delivery and continuous improvement. We are looking for a proactive, executive-oriented leader who can navigate complexity and driving outcomes.

• Serve as the ART conductor, facilitating and coaching the execution of all SAFe ceremonies and practices, and ensuring events are optimized for speed and value.

• Develop and execute the plan to launch the new ART

• Coach teams new to Agile delivery in fundamentals of Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe principles and practices.

• Lead readiness for PI Planning, driving the development of a clear Vision, Roadmap, and Backlogs; organize and facilitate PI Planning, and manage execution of commitments transparently.

• Actively coach, mentor, and influence cyber teams, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and business partners. This involves teaching Lean-Agile principles, Feature prioritization, and backlog refinement. The goal is to foster a culture of accountability, adaptability, and collaboration.

• Refine and improve value streams, helping teams address and remediate dependencies and barriers, and own improvement actions from Inspect & Adapt and Problem-Solving events.

• Create collaborative environments that promote understanding across program, portfolio, technical, and business teams.

• Orchestrate ART-level processes and coordinate execution across multiple Scrum and Product teams, ensuring delivery of quality and value.

• Ensure ART readiness for System Demos and Inspect & Adapt sessions, and coordinate with external dependent teams.

• Collect and leverage ART metrics to demonstrate team capacity, velocity, predictability, and maturity; provide regular executive-level updates on progress and priorities.

• Foster a relentless improvement mindset via Inspect & Adapt workshops, Communities of Practice, and engineering quality practices.

• Support the ongoing evolution and adoption of SAFe practices within EIP and the broader organization.

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Release Train Engineer (RTE) leading large-scale, technically complex ARTs.

• 7 years working with Agile frameworks in high-demand environments, including experience in hybrid models (Scrum, Kanban, project/program management).

• Experience launching new ARTs and transforming teams from legacy ways of working to using agile frameworks for delivery.

• Experience coaching and mentoring teams and leaders in Lean-Agile practices.

• Experience identifying impediments at scale.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; adept at presenting to executive leadership.

• Advanced facilitation, influencing, and relationship management skills.

• Validated Agile certifications (e.g., Certified Scrum Master (CSM), IC Agile Team Facilitator (ATF), SAFe Release Train Engineer).

• Proficiency in Agile lifecycle management tools; preference for Azure Dev Ops (ADO) and experience with portfolio tools such as Jira Align.

• Self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to work under minimal supervision and uses independent judgment to analyze variable factors and determine the best course of action

• This role is fully remote within the US.

• Bachelor's degree.

• Experience working with cyber security teams, particularly in product or application security.

• Experience with both development and non-development Scrum/Kanban teams.

• Comfortable with ambiguity and facilitating discussions to explore the best possible solutions and possess the ability to lead.

• Advanced certifications (e.g., Certified Scrum Professional, SAFe Practice Consultant).

• Passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences

You will have up to 10% travel based on business need

You will report to an Associate Director.

You will be an individual contributor, no managerial responsibilities.

This role is fully remote within the US.

Travel:
While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.

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