RTE-Sr Project Manager

Required QualificationsExperience8+ years of experience in Program Management, Project Management, Scrum Master, Agile Coaching, or Release Train Engineer roles, preferably within financial services, fintech, or enterprise technology environments.SAFe & Agile ExpertiseStrong experience implementing and scaling Agile practices using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).Hands-on experience facilitating PI Planning and ART-level ceremonies.Leadership SkillsProven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage stakeholders, influence without authority, and resolve complex organizational challenges.Communication SkillsExcellent communication, facilitation, presentation, and stakeholder management capabilities across business and technology teams.Industry KnowledgeUnderstanding of financial services technology, payments, digital banking, regulatory environments, and large-scale transformation programs.EducationBachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or related discipline.
Preferred Skills (Good to Have)SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE), SAFe Agilist (SA), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), or equivalent Agile certifications.Experience managing Agile Release Trains comprising 50+ team members across multiple teams.Experience with modernization initiatives involving Java Full Stack, Microservices, APIs, Cloud (AWS, Azure, or GCP), and legacy platforms.Proficiency with Agile lifecycle management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Rally, or similar platforms.Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, release governance, and quality engineering.Experience in client-facing delivery, professional services, or large-scale enterprise transformation programs.Key CompetenciesAgile Program LeadershipProgram Increment (PI) PlanningDependency & Risk ManagementStakeholder ManagementRelease Planning & GovernanceSAFe FrameworkContinuous ImprovementExecutive Reporting & CommunicationFinancial Services Domain KnowledgeConflict Resolution & FacilitationThis version positions the role clearly as a SAFe Release Train Engineer rather than a traditional Project Manager and emphasizes the responsibilities typically expected in large-scale Agile transformation programs

Skills
Java, Microservices, AWS, Azure, GCP, CI/CD, Project Management, Agile, Scrum, Jira

Work arrangement
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