Release Train Engineer (RTE), Fundraising ART

Job Description:

WHY CHOOSE US?
Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else – it’s as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the world’s largest humanitarian network. Joining a team of welcoming individuals who are exceptional, yet unassuming. Diverse, yet uncompromising in unity. You grow your career within a movement that matters, where success is measured in people helped, communities made whole, and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better.
 
When you choose to be a force for good, you’ll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your life’s work with an ongoing mission that’s bigger than all of us. As you care for others, you’re cared for with competitive compensation and benefits. You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE JOB:'

Manage and optimize the flow of value through the Agile Release Train (ART) by promoting systems thinking, supporting planning commitments, and leading change. Facilitate work for the ART by escalating impediments, managing risk, and driving continuous improvement for the ART. Provide support, development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers. 

Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures and other applicable Federal, State and local regulations.

The work location for this exciting opportunity is virtual. The selected candidate will work 100% remotely from home and can be located anywhere in the United States but must work an east coast schedule.
WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD (Key Responsibilities):
1. Lead ART level cadence inclusive of ART Syncs, ART Backlog Refinement, System Demos, Inspect and Adapt Event, and PI Planning (remote or in-person).

2. Work with Portfolio Management, Product Managers, Product Owners, Scrum Masters (SMs), System Architect, Business Stakeholders, and customers as needed.

3. Responsible for reporting on ART metrics and Program Increment progress and impediments.

4. Mentor SMs and team coaches. Onboard new SMs as needed.

5. Partner with Transformation Coach Agile CoE to develop and reinforce agile team execution standards, conduct Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and other trainings.

6. Build high-performing SMs; establish mission and purpose for SMs supporting the teams.

7. Manage a team including hiring, training, coaching, evaluating and managing performance. Manage resource allocations.

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Scope

Interpret and administer policies, process, and procedures that may affect sections and subordinate units.

Note: Qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.  The American Red Cross does not sponsor employment visas.

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WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (minimum qualifications):

• Education: Bachelor's degree required.

• SAFe SPC certification required or equivalent combination of education and related experience required. SAFe SM or RTE certifications preferred.

• Experience: Minimum 5 years of related experience in RTE, SM, SAFe Coach or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.

• Experience transitioning new agile teams in a SAFe environment required.

• Management Experience: 3 years of supervisory or management experience.

Skills & Abilities:

Ability to collaborate and communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Excellent verbal & written skills with the ability to communicate progress, impediments, and actions across large stakeholder groups.

Ability to use/create dashboards and metrics to communicate ART progress. Jira, Confluence, Atlassian experience required

Ability to work on a team.

Travel: Up to 25% domestic travel required, generally around PI Planning events.

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE (Preferred Qualifications):
•    Agile-Hive experience preferred
•    Prior experience in nonprofit, humanitarian, or mission-driven organizations.
 

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Physical Requirements

Physical requirements are those present in normal office environment conditions. Operational flexibility is required to meet sudden and unpredictable needs. Ability to use a personal computer, applicable software, and office equipment for sustained periods of time. May include sitting for long periods of time, driving a vehicle, and working under challenging conditions.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

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PAY INFORMATION:
The annual salary range for this position is $140K - $155K. We do not offer an annual bonus for this role.
Note that American Red Cross salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. Other factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. **We will review specific salary information at the time of phone screening based upon your location & experience.**
This job will be posted for a minimum of five business days and extended if the applicant pool needs to be expanded.
BENEFITS FOR YOU:
As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive package includes:
•    Medical, Dental Vision plans
•    Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
•    PTO:  Starting at 19 days a year; based on type of job and tenure
•    Holidays:  11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays
•    401K with up to 6% match
•    Paid Family Leave
•    Employee Assistance
•    Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
•    Service Awards and recognition
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The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable state and local laws.
 

AmeriCorps, the federal agency that brings people together through service, and its partners — the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps Alums, National Peace Corps Association, and the Service Year Alliance — launched Employers of National Service to connect national service alumni with opportunities in the workforce. American Red Cross is proud to be an EONS partner and share our employment opportunities with the network of organizations.

Interested in Volunteering? Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.

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