Job Title: IT – Release Train Strategist II
Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid)
Estimated Duration: 12 Months
SUMMARY OF DAY-TO-DAY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Summary: The main function of a release train strategist is to coordinate and guide the planning, deployment, and delivery of software across various teams within the organization. A typical release train strategist is responsible for ensuring that the release train operates smoothly, adhering to schedules, and meets the predetermined goals of the business.
Job Responsibilities:
- Facilitate program increment (PI) planning sessions, ensuring alignment of team objectives with the organizational vision.
- Monitor progress across teams to ensure adherence to timelines and manage interdependencies within the release train.
- Proactively identify and resolve obstacles and issues that affect release schedules and product quality.
- Work with product management and other stakeholders to define and prioritize features and capabilities for forthcoming releases.
- Encourage collaboration and improve communication between teams, fostering a continuous improvement of culture.
- Generate and report key metrics to track release train performance and ensure continuous delivery is optimized.
Skills:
- Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies, particularly Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and teams simultaneously.
- Proficient in Agile project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence) and metrics dashboards. – Strong facilitation and conflict resolution skills to manage cross-team communications effectively.
- Deep knowledge of program and portfolio management practices.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with teams and stakeholders.
MUST-HAVE Hard Skills:
- 2+ years of Project Manager, Scrum Master, RTE experience
- Must have project or feature delivery experience within the payments industry that involved payment networks (e.g. Visa, Mastercard, Interac) or mobile wallet providers (e.g. Apple Pay, Google Pay)
- Strong working knowledge of Scaled Agile
- Strong understanding of end to end payment processing – authorizations, settlements and clearing and related technical infrastructure
SOFT SKILLS:
- Very strong and clear communication (written and verbal)
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Strong facilitation skills
- Self-motivated, well organized, able to work both independently and in a team environment
- Attention to detail and someone who is a self-starter and adaptable
NICE-TO-HAVE
- Scrum Master, PMP, Safe Agile certifications
- Prior client experience
The pay range that the employer reasonably expects to pay for this position is between CA$103.00 and CA$113.00
Our voluntary benefits offering includes medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.
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