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Release Train Engineer (RTE)/Agile Delivery
12 Month Contract (W2 ONLY, NO C-C)
Liberty, NC (Onsite)
Expected Deliverables:The RTE is accountable for organizing and facilitating PI Planning events and ensuring PI Objectives are documented and aligned. They coordinate Scaled syncs such as Scrum of Scrums and Metascrums, facilitate cross-team system demos, and lead Inspect & Adapt workshops, including the documentation of outcomes. The RTE provides program-level reporting on feature progress and risks, manages and escalates impediments and risks through an Impediment escalation framework, coaches Scrum Masters to improve agile maturity, and ensures readiness for all program-level events and governance needs.
Performance Metrics (KPIs):Success is measured by PI predictability (planned vs. delivered objectives), the rate of dependency resolution, effectiveness in managing and escalating risks, trends in Scaled health metrics (including team alignment and performance), and the timely execution of system demos across teams.
We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Release Train Engineer to support and scale Agile delivery across multiple cross-functional teams. This leadership role is responsible for guiding and aligning 12 disparate teams, each working on the same larger multi-year program, through Agile practices, executive reporting/read-outs, enabling successful delivery of each of the 12 team's initiatives, mentoring other Scrum Masters, and aligning strategic and tactical delivery with organizational objectives.
The ideal candidate has a proven track record of Agile facilitation, delivery execution, stakeholder management, and Agile coaching at scale when dropping into in-flight large-scale programs that need course correction. Day 1 activities will be focused on making sense of current state and quickly establishing a path forward towards successful execution and then delivering on a regular, predictable cadence across all teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Agile Team Leadership & Facilitation:
Estimated Max Rate: $105.00
What s In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:
Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Visit https://www.yoh.com/applicants-with-disabilities to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process.
For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
By applying and submitting your resume, you authorize Yoh to review and reformat your resume to meet Yoh s hiring clients preferences. To learn more about Yoh s privacy practices, please see our Candidate Privacy Notice: https://www.yoh.com/privacy-notice
Release Train Engineer (RTE)/Agile Delivery
12 Month Contract (W2 ONLY, NO C-C)
Liberty, NC (Onsite)
Expected Deliverables:The RTE is accountable for organizing and facilitating PI Planning events and ensuring PI Objectives are documented and aligned. They coordinate Scaled syncs such as Scrum of Scrums and Metascrums, facilitate cross-team system demos, and lead Inspect & Adapt workshops, including the documentation of outcomes. The RTE provides program-level reporting on feature progress and risks, manages and escalates impediments and risks through an Impediment escalation framework, coaches Scrum Masters to improve agile maturity, and ensures readiness for all program-level events and governance needs.
Performance Metrics (KPIs):Success is measured by PI predictability (planned vs. delivered objectives), the rate of dependency resolution, effectiveness in managing and escalating risks, trends in Scaled health metrics (including team alignment and performance), and the timely execution of system demos across teams.
We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Release Train Engineer to support and scale Agile delivery across multiple cross-functional teams. This leadership role is responsible for guiding and aligning 12 disparate teams, each working on the same larger multi-year program, through Agile practices, executive reporting/read-outs, enabling successful delivery of each of the 12 team's initiatives, mentoring other Scrum Masters, and aligning strategic and tactical delivery with organizational objectives.
The ideal candidate has a proven track record of Agile facilitation, delivery execution, stakeholder management, and Agile coaching at scale when dropping into in-flight large-scale programs that need course correction. Day 1 activities will be focused on making sense of current state and quickly establishing a path forward towards successful execution and then delivering on a regular, predictable cadence across all teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Agile Team Leadership & Facilitation:
- Serve as the overall delivery lead, in the role of Lead Scrum Master, for the deliverable of 12 teams, directly leading, coaching and mentoring four Scrum Masters in their ceremonies (stand-ups, planning, reviews, and retrospectives).
- Foster a high-performing, self-organizing team culture rooted in Agile principles and continuous improvement.
- Remove impediments, coach team members, and ensure Agile best practices are followed consistently.
- Drive end-to-end delivery across multiple Agile teams or programs, managing dependencies, risks, and timelines.
- Align team outputs with product and business priorities, ensuring delivery is predictable, transparent, and on time.
- Provide regular updates to stakeholders and leadership on sprint/release progress, risks, and mitigations.
- Partner with Product Owners, Engineering, QA, and DevOps to ensure cross-functional alignment.
- Lead Agile maturity assessments and coach teams through Agile transformations or scaling efforts.
- Champion Agile ways of working and facilitate workshops, training sessions, or Agile bootcamps when needed.
- Establish and maintain Agile metrics to track team performance and delivery health (velocity, cycle time, throughput).
- Optimize team use of tools such as Jira, Confluence.
- Drive process improvements through regular feedback loops, retrospectives, and both executive and line leadership collaboration.
- Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Business, Engineering, or related field.
- 7 years of experience as a Senior Product Owner/Scrum Master
- Experience leading Agile teams in complex or regulated environments (e.g., manufacturing, healthcare, finance).
- Proficient with Jira and Agile metrics/reporting.
- Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams and managing complex multi-year program delivery.
- Strong facilitation and conflict resolution skills.
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
- Advanced Agile certifications such as CSP, ICP-ACC, SAFe SPC, or PMI-ACP.
- Experience with scaled Agile frameworks.
- Servant leadership mindset with the ability to lead through influence
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt in a fast-paced environment
- Passion for coaching, mentoring, and growing Agile teams and cultures.
Estimated Max Rate: $105.00
What s In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:
- Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20 hours per week)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20 hours per week)
- Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20 hours per week)
- MetLife Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan
- Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
- Referral Bonus Programs
- Certification and training opportunities
Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Visit https://www.yoh.com/applicants-with-disabilities to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process.
For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
By applying and submitting your resume, you authorize Yoh to review and reformat your resume to meet Yoh s hiring clients preferences. To learn more about Yoh s privacy practices, please see our Candidate Privacy Notice: https://www.yoh.com/privacy-notice
Salary : $80 - $105