Lead Release Train Engineer

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 The Lead Release Train Engineer (RTE) has Comprehensive, end-to-end responsibility as facilitator and coach of a complex Agile Release Train (ART) and acts as Hub and Expert for all ART scrum teams. Ensures all events are aligned with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methods in a way that adds both speed and value to product delivery.  The Lead Release Train Engineer performs complex work necessitating the ability to solve problems and issues of diverse scope by drawing from extensive prior experiences and knowledge of best practices.

The Lead Release Train Engineer work includes serving as the overall facilitator and coach of a complex Agile Release Train (ART). This includes leveraging various Agile methodologies and Program Maturity, Assessments, Metrics, Dashboards to both coach and demonstrate to the teams how they best align around value delivery with the spirit of continuous improvement.  Leverages feedback loops and ceremonies designed to identify and navigate the various challenges that are impeding the flow of work. Overall, the Lead Release Train Engineer promotes a culture of innovation by implementing SAFe Agile processes and principles, which include techniques to increase collaboration, predictability, transparency and velocity.
-Serves as the ART conductor and Coach, leading the appropriate use of SAFe principles, facilitate ceremonies (such as PI Planning and System Demos) and leveraging tools (such as Program Kanban) to optimize the flow of value for a large, complex program
-Facilitates PI Planning readiness by fostering a Continuous Exploration process that drives the synthesis of a Vision, a Roadmap, and Backlogs, and through Pre- and Post-PI Planning events
-Actively coaches, mentors and influences technical teams, scrum masters, business partners, and all levels of leadership including --Executives in Lean-Agile practices and mindsets
-Helps teams identify and encourages them to refine value streams
-Coaches the teams to identify and remediate related dependencies/barriers including taking ownership of improvement items that come from the Inspect & Adapt and Problem-Solving Workshop events
-Coaches leadership and encourages collaboration between teams and System and Solution Architects and Engineering
-Orchestrates synchronized program level processes and executes across multiple, complex scrum and product teams
-Work with Product and Solution Management, Product Owners, and other stakeholders to help ensure strategy and execution alignment
-Work with the Agility Enablement Hub on the overall program execution and operational excellence
-Drive relentless improvement via Inspect and Adapt workshops; assess the agility level of the ART and help them improve Foster -Communities of Practice and the use of engineering and Built-In Quality practices
-Holds teams accountable to maintaining focus on quality and continuous delivery of business value while generating artifacts necessary to maintain cadence and synchronization on the train with an Enterprise view
-Exercises considerable independent judgement and decision making on complex issues. Establishes priorities and timelines for own work and provides direction regarding priories for a work group

Use your skills to make an impact
 

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years related experience including 5+ years as a Scrum Master/RTE and/or Agile Coach on large scale, technically complex projects
• Mastery of the SAFe Framework as a Release Train Engineer or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Scaled Agile (SAFe) certification(s):  RTE and/or Safe Program Consultant (SPC0
• Advanced knowledge of Agile/Scrum/Kanban development methodology
• Demonstrate execution through large and extremely complex value streams
• Success in working across multiple teams of stakeholders including all levels of leadership, IT Teams, Business Teams, Product Managers, Product Owners and Portfolio Managers
• Excellent communication skills, leadership/mentoring competencies, expertise in operating through influence, and high level of emotional intelligence
• Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology or a related field
• Mastery of one or more Agile Lifecycle Management Tools like Azure DevOps or JIRA Align
• Advanced Scrum Master certification like CSP-SM, A-CSM, or PSM III
• Agile Coaching certification like CTC, ICP-ATF
• Lean, Agile or Six Sigma certification
• Prior experience in the health solutions industrY
• Mastery of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

Additiional Information:

As part of our hiring process for this opportunity, we will be using an interviewing technology called HireVue to enhance our hiring and decision-making ability. HireVue allows us to quickly connect and gain valuable information from you pertaining to your relevant skills and experience at a time that is best for your schedule.

To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria:
At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested.
Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership.
Employees who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for their internet expense.
Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees with telephone equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position/job.
Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.

Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

 

$129,300 - $177,800 per year

 

This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

Application Deadline: 08-21-2025
About us
 Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first – for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.

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