Habitat for Humanity is hiring a
Remote Release Train Engineer

Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) is seeking a collaborative Agile program leader to join our highly-skilled team as a Release Train Engineer (RTE). We’re looking for someone with extensive C-Level exposure and experience to act as a strategic leader within the IT Project Management Office (PMO) organization. This role combines Agile leadership with Technical Program Management expertise to drive enterprise-scale delivery of technology initiatives. The RTE partners closely with cross-functional stakeholders to align roadmaps with business priorities, provide transparent executive-level status reporting, and coach delivery teams to achieve operational excellence. The RTE also manages and optimizes the flow of value through the Agile Release Train (ART), escalates impediments, helps manage risk, and drives relentless improvement.

This position may be based remotely within the U.S. and requires 10% domestic travel.

RESPONSIBILITES:

* Manage Flow
- Drive relentless improvement in ART flow to ensure continuous delivery of valuable features to customers.
- Facilitate the removal of impediments as needed.
- Lead Value Stream Mapping to identify delays, reduce waste, and improve time-to-market.

* Facilitation and Coordination
- Facilitate PI Planning events.
- Coordinate and lead ART ceremonies, including Coach Sync, System Demos, and Inspect & Adapt workshops.
- Design and deliver custom workshops.
- Provide SAFe training to teams and stakeholders.
- Ensure effective communication and collaboration within the ART and across external teams.

* Leadership and Coaching
- Coach and mentor Scrum Masters/Team Coaches, Product Owners, and ART team members.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement and agile best practices.
- Drive PI execution and ensure alignment with business objectives.

* Risk Management
- Identify and manage risks and dependencies across the ART.
- Escalate and track impediments for timely resolution.
- Ensure adherence to SAFe principles and practices.

* Metrics and Reporting
- Track and communicate key metrics to monitor ART performance.
- Analyze data to support decision-making and improvement initiatives.
- Provide regular progress, risk, and outcome updates to stakeholders.

* Collaboration and Communication
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders, including Product Management, Solution Architects, and Business Owners.
- Ensure transparency and alignment of priorities across the ART.
- Act as a liaison between the ART and other organizational units.

* Continuous Learning
- Stay current on Lean-Agile trends through books, podcasts, articles, and webinars.
- Keep up-to-date with SAFe training enablements and resources.
- Attend SAFe conferences and maintain proficiency with the latest Agile tools.

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field.
* 5+ years of experience implementing Agile methodologies.
* SAFe Release Train Engineer.
* Proven leadership skills, including exceptional communication and interpersonal skills in English.
* Strong technical background in information technology management.
* Proven track-record of successfully leading PI planning, aligning teams, and collaboration across teams and stakeholders.
* Strong knowledge and comprehension of Lean Agile frameworks and principles and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).
* Experience in organizing, directing, and managing activities related to building and maintaining software releases.
* Knowledge of system development life cycle methodologies.
* Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
* Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
* Active support of HFHI values and commitments:
- Humility – We are part of something bigger than ourselves.
- Courage – We do what’s right, even when it is difficult or unpopular.
- Accountability – We take personal responsibility for Habitat’s mission.
- Safeguarding: HFHI requires that all employees take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work. Managers at all levels have responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children), and promotes the implementation of Habitat for Humanity’s code of conduct.

PREFERRED:
* SAFe PRACTICE CONSULTANT (SPC).
* SAFe Scrum Master Certification.
* Certified Project Management Professional (PMP).
* Experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery strategies.
* Experience working in a fully-remote environment.
* Experience working with non-profit organizations.

The actual salary offered for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including location, internal equity and the candidate’s qualifications and professional experience. HFHI offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package that varies by country and typically includes vacation leave, sick leave, personal days, health insurance options, retirement plan contributions and life insurance. For work locations in the US, the hiring range for this position is $119,510-140,600 per year.