Release Train Engineer - 3025266

Job#: 3025266Job Description:Apex Systems has an immediate need for a Release Train Engineer. In this role we are seeking a transformational leader who thrives at the intersection of Agile execution, product strategy, and enterprise delivery. This is a role that combines operational excellence in SAFe Agile with strategic leadership in Lean Product Transformation.u00a0This position is central to scaling Agile across the enterprise through the management of Agile Release Trains (ARTs) while also driving the adoption of a modern, product-centric operating model.u00a0The ideal candidate is both a systems-level thinker and hands-on orchestrator---able to guide executives through Agile change while ensuring effective and timely product delivery.u00a0Ideal candidates will have the following:- SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) or SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) certification (required);- ScrumMaster (CSM) or Agile Coach certification (preferred);- Prosci Change Management or equivalent OCM certification (desirable);- Lean or Six Sigma certification (a plus);- 8+ years of product or Agile leadership experience in complex enterprise environments;- 5+ years leading large-scale Agile transformations, preferably in a SAFe environment;- 3+ years directly managing Agile Release Trains or acting as RTE under SAFe; and- Demonstrated success in integrating Agile product management with business and technology strategy.u00a0Job Duties/Responsibilities:Release Train Engineering & Agile Execution- Serve as the chief facilitator and servant leader of one or more Agile Release Trains (ARTs).- Plan and execute Program Increment (PI) events, including PI Planning, ART Syncs, System Demos, and Inspect & Adapt workshops.- Manage risks, escalate impediments, and drive continuous improvement across Agile teams.- Track ART performance metrics (e.g., velocity, predictability, business value delivery) to guide improvements in flow and execution.- Coordinate dependencies across product, engineering, architecture, and external teams.- Foster a culture of transparency, alignment, and cadence-based delivery across the enterprise.Product Transformation & Operating Model Leadership- Champion the enterprise shift from project to product thinking, integrating Lean-Agile ways of working into the operating model.- Advise senior leaders on product funding models, value stream organization, and roadmap alignment with business strategy.- Partner with Product Managers, Product Owners, and Portfolio leaders to ensure prioritization aligns with customer outcomes and organizational goals.- Define governance structures that support product-led decision making, investment prioritization, and value realization.SAFe Adoption & Agile Coaching- Drive SAFe implementation across portfolios and Agile teams, scaling best practices in alignment with enterprise goals.- Coach teams on Agile roles, ceremonies, metrics, and delivery practices to increase maturity and engagement.- Mentor Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and Product Managers in Lean thinking and SAFe execution.- Lead Agile education efforts, workshops, and training across business and anizational Change Management (OCM) & Culture Enablement- Design and implement an OCM strategy to support Agile and product adoption across the enterprise.- Facilitate leadership alignment, stakeholder engagement, and workforce communication during transformation.- Address cultural and operational resistance, fostering a mindset shift toward continuous learning, experimentation, and customer-centricity.Technology & Delivery Op

Created: 2026-03-16