What are the responsibilities and job description for the Release Train Engineer position at Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company?
Release Train Engineer
Position Type: Full Time
Location: Fort Mill, SC
This position is a hybrid leadership role combining responsibilities of an RTE (Release Train Engineer), Program Manager, and Relationship Manager. The hire will operate across Agile delivery, executive communication, and enterprise-level program execution.
1. Deep Understanding of Infrastructure & Team Capabilities
The candidate must thoroughly understand:
2. Relationship Management Responsibilities
This person acts as a trusted partner to senior leadership and will:
3. Program Management Responsibilities
For enterprise-level initiatives , this person will be the face of the program, accountable for cross-functional movement and alignment.
Key responsibilities include:
4. RTE Responsibilities
This role is the primary coach and operational leader for all teams
Key expectations:
5. Executive Presence & Leadership Qualities
The ideal candidate must:
Estimated Min Rate: $98000.00
Estimated Max Rate: $140000.00
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
Position Type: Full Time
Location: Fort Mill, SC
This position is a hybrid leadership role combining responsibilities of an RTE (Release Train Engineer), Program Manager, and Relationship Manager. The hire will operate across Agile delivery, executive communication, and enterprise-level program execution.
1. Deep Understanding of Infrastructure & Team Capabilities
The candidate must thoroughly understand:
- Firewall and network security capabilities
- Compute, processing, and storage functions
- How technical teams operate, including workflow structures and delivery cycles
- How infrastructure components support enterprise programs
- High-level infrastructure knowledge is mandatory; financial services is a plus
- Experience in highly regulated environments (HIPAA, audits, compliance) is strongly preferred
2. Relationship Management Responsibilities
This person acts as a trusted partner to senior leadership and will:
- Maintain a high-level view of all demand on these teams
- Communicate weekly to leaders regarding project/program portfolios
- Articulate status across ~13 initiatives (major projects supporting efforts for other enterprise areas like Commonwealth and Stability)
- Identify risks early (“trending toward amber/red”) and escalate proactively
- Understand organizational priorities and guide leaders through decision-making
- Operate as a strategic advisor who fully understands the portfolio
3. Program Management Responsibilities
For enterprise-level initiatives , this person will be the face of the program, accountable for cross-functional movement and alignment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading bi-weekly steering committee meetings
- Managing RAID logs and dependency tracking
- Ensuring proper communication flow to product owners and partner organizations
- Holding partner RTEs and Scrum Masters accountable for delivery dependencies
- Driving visibility, traction, and alignment across all impacted areas
4. RTE Responsibilities
This role is the primary coach and operational leader for all teams
Key expectations:
- Oversee 12–14 teams and ~7 Scrum Masters
- Deliver world-class operational process execution
- Host quarterly PI planning and ensure readiness
- Maintain backlog health and adherence to EPMO standards
- Perform governance: audit ceremonies (standups, demos, sprint kickoffs) on a quarterly rotating cadence
- Evaluate team metrics, goals, and performance
- Coach Scrum Masters on Agile delivery, executive-level reporting, and communication
- Expert-level Agile knowledge, including dashboards, roadmaps, Jira usage, and dependency management
- Strong understanding of Waterfall, because executive communication and steering structures follow that model
5. Executive Presence & Leadership Qualities
The ideal candidate must:
- Communicate strategically and concisely with SVP-level executives
- Confidently push back on senior leaders in a polished, respectful way
- Protect and advocate for their teams
- Clearly articulate issue-resolution processes—not just outcomes
- Demonstrate strong problem-solving and structured thinking
- Bring a high degree of professional maturity and influence
Estimated Min Rate: $98000.00
Estimated Max Rate: $140000.00
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 : $98,000 - $140,000