Release Train Engineer - Scaled Agile Framework (Safe)

Company Introduction
WorldStridesis the global leader in educational travel and experiential learning. The company was founded in 1967 to provide middle school travel programs to Washington, D.C., and has grown to provide a wide range of programs for more than half a million students annually to over 100 countries around the world. WorldStrides offers experiential learning programs in educational travel, performing arts, language immersion, career exploration, service-learning, study abroad, and sports. Each of these experiences helps students to see beyond the classroom and to see the world – and themselves – in new ways.

Job Description
WorldStrides is seeking a seasoned Release Train Engineer (RTE) with extensive experience in the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) to join our dynamic team. As a RTE, you will play a pivotal role in orchestrating and facilitating the agile releases within our organization. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and leadership to ensure alignment, collaboration, and successful delivery of large-scale programs and initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of SAFe principles, methodologies, and best practices, along with strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a robust PI execution cadence, including iteration planning and retrospectives, to foster transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Coach, mentor, and empower product owners and agile teams on SAFe principles, practices, and ceremonies to foster a culture of high performance and self-organization.
• Identify, escalate, and resolve impediments, risks, and dependencies that may impact the successful delivery of program increments, milestones, or objectives.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative environment by promoting open communication, knowledge sharing, and cross-functional collaboration across teams and departments.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives at the portfolio level by collecting, analyzing, and leveraging metrics, feedback, and lessons learned to optimize processes and outcomes.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and change agent to senior leadership, providing insights, recommendations, and guidance on SAFe adoption, implementation, and governance.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies related to agile methodologies, scaled frameworks, and organizational agility to drive innovation and competitive advantage.
• Act as a servant leader and advocate for agile values, principles, and mindset, fostering a culture of collaboration, trust, and empowerment across the organization.

Work Perks

• Fun & driven environment.
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage, life, accidental death and dismemberment, accident, critical illness, and disability insurance, FSA healthcare, FSA dependent care, HAS with employer contribution, and generous 401k match.
• 10 paid floating corporate holidays, 1 paid volunteer day & 25 PTO days to start – accrue up to 28 over 3 years, 4 mental health days, and 5 bereavement days.
• Tuition reimbursement up to five thousand, two hundred fifty dollars annually or one thousand dollars towards professional certification annually.
• Opportunities for paid and discounted travel.
• Flexible work schedule providing on-site, remote, and virtual office opportunities.
• Encouraged participation in our Employee Resource Groups and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion council.
• Fitness Center and café onsite at select locations.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Parental, Caregiver, and Disability leave.
• Team Member Discount Program

WorldStrides, a global organization, is committed toeducate and serve communities worldwide. Our commitment is fueled by the passion of our team members and partners to make experiential learning accessible, while also being socially, environmentally, and ethically responsible. Together, we accomplish this by investing in initiatives to promote inclusion, diversity, and sustainability.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WorldStrides`is committed to building a diverse workforce, supported by an environment that promotes inclusion and belonging.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

WorldStrides will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

• Bachelor's in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field
• SAFe RTE certification or equivalent certification(s) in Scaled Agile methodologies (SPC, RTE.) strongly preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in agile software development, project management, or program management roles
• Proven track record of successfully leading and facilitating agile releases from inception to delivery, preferably in complex, matrixed organizations.
• In-depth knowledge of SAFe principles, practices, roles, and artifacts, including Agile Release Trains (ARTs), Program Increment (PI) planning, Lean-Agile budgeting, and value stream mapping.
• Strong facilitation, negotiation, conflict resolution, and consensus-building skills, with the ability to influence and inspire teams, stakeholders, and leadership at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to articulate complex concepts and technical information in a clear and concise manner.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to think strategically and execute tactically in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring capabilities, with a passion for developing and empowering high-performing teams and individuals to achieve their full potential.
• Proficiency in agile project management tools (JIRA) and collaboration platforms (SharePoint, Teams)