Release Train Engineer

Overview

Embark on an exciting journey as a servant leader and coach, overseeing a program level Agile Release Train (ART) that comprises multiple cross-functional agile teams. Your role will be to apply Agile principles to existing ceremonies, including Program Increment (PI) planning, ART Synchs, and Scrum of Scrums, with a fresh perspective to inspire and drive success.

As an advocate for value delivery, you will ensure that all teams within the ART are empowered to thrive, while maintaining transparency into program delivery predictability and forecasting. You will keep stakeholders and team members informed of the ART's progress, fostering a dynamic environment that fuels collaboration and innovation. Join us and lead the charge in delivering remarkable value for our organization.

Primary Responsibilities

• Ignite and scale program-level communication and ceremonies, infusing them with energy and purpose. Take charge of organizing, facilitating, and maturing ceremonies such as PI planning events, Scrum of Scrums, ART Syncs, and ART Retrospectives.
• Forge a strong partnership with Product Managers, aligning on the value of Epics and Features. Nurture an environment that fosters work intake, prioritizes the program backlog, and effectively distributes work to teams within the ART.
• Be the beacon of progress, ensuring stakeholders stay connected to the ART's journey. Leverage program-level metrics, reporting, tools, and dashboards to provide timely updates, fostering alignment with program objectives and the organization's overall vision.
• Drive the successful delivery of value by enabling program-level transparency, predictability, and forecasting. Collaborate with teams to coordinate release planning activities, minimizing risks and maintaining unwavering focus on value delivery.
• Masterfully navigate obstacles, remove impediments, and champion the ART's progress. Facilitate alignment, identify dependencies, and ensure program backlog clarity and prioritization, empowering teams to achieve greatness.
• Guide and mentor Scrum Masters within the ART, inspiring them to become agents of change and growth.
• Harness your influence to shape the Agile practices and principles of Senior Leaders and ART teams. Be the catalyst for embracing and maximizing the benefits of Agile methodologies.
• Collaborate with other RTEs across the organization, working hand in hand to overcome process hurdles and optimize execution.
• Leverage key agility metrics and performance indicators to drive continuous improvement.
• Engage actively within Agile Communities of Practice, fueling a culture of learning and continuous improvement in agile practices and delivery across the enterprise.
• Embrace the responsibilities of a manager, providing guidance in staffing, performance appraisals, promotions, salary recommendations, performance management, and terminations.
• Uphold the Company's risk and regulatory standards, policies, and controls, consistently designing, implementing, maintaining, and enhancing internal controls to mitigate risks. Be vigilant in identifying and escalating risk-related issues to management.
• Cultivate an inclusive environment that embraces diversity, reflecting the M&T Bank brand and values.
• Uphold M&T internal control standards, diligently addressing internal and external audit points and promptly resolving any issues raised by external regulators.
• Embrace additional duties as assigned, seizing opportunities to make a meaningful impact.

Managerial/Supervisory Responsibilities As an inspiring leader, you will directly manage a team of 4 - 10 Scrum Masters working within the ART.

Education and Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 7 years’ experience working at the program level across multiple cross-functional teams, with a focus on work prioritization, removal of obstacles and leading communication with stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of value for the organization.
• In lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 11 years’ higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 7 years’ experience working at the program level across multiple cross-functional teams, with a focus on work prioritization, removal of obstacles and leading communication with stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of value for the organization.
• Minimum of 2 years’ proven managerial, supervisory and/or work leadership experience.

Education and Experience Preferred

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a member of an Agile team.
• Minimum 2 years as an RTE, Technical Program Manager, or Product Manager.
• Depth of knowledge in an IT execution role (e.g., Scrum Master, Release Train Engineer, or Product Owner).
• Proven track record of success executing in a scaled Agile environment.
• Proven track record of maturing agile teams and practices.
• Prior experience with program-level reporting.
• Prior experience fostering team self-organization and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of Agile and Lean principles and practices.
• Experience developing/managing projects and program capabilities in a Commercial Bank or Financial setting strongly recommended.
• Understanding of Design Thinking principles.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Prior experience leading through influence.

M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $127,274.43 - $212,124.05 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.

Location

Wilmington, Delaware, United States of America

M&T Bank Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, including disabilities and veterans.