Lead Release Train Engineer (RTE) - SAFe - Ottawa, ON - RTEPB

Job Title: Lead Release Train Engineer
Location: Ottawa, ON
Note: Prior experience in BFSI, Public Sector, or Healthcare is non-negotiable.

Position Overview:
Seeking an experienced Lead Release Train Engineer with a strong background in BFSI, Public Sector, or Healthcare environments. The ideal candidate will oversee Agile delivery across multiple programs and drive SAFe best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple Agile Release Trains supporting enterprise initiatives.
• Establish SAFe delivery standards, governance, and best practices.
• Support customer, citizen, and patient-centric transformation programs.
• Facilitate PI Planning, ART events, and program execution activities.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Manage risks, dependencies, and delivery challenges across programs.
• Support compliance, governance, and risk-management initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement and Agile maturity efforts.
• Collaborate with executives, business leaders, and technology teams.
• Ensure alignment between strategic goals and program delivery.

Required Qualifications

• Experience as a Lead Release Train Engineer within BFSI, Public Sector, or Healthcare environments.
• Experience leading multiple Agile programs and ARTs.
• Strong knowledge of SAFe governance and delivery frameworks.
• Experience supporting enterprise transformation initiatives.
• Understanding of regulatory and compliance-driven environments.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing large-scale delivery risks and dependencies.
• Excellent communication and facilitation abilities.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• SAFe certification preferred.

For more details reach at [email protected].

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