Release Train Engineer Sr.

Category: Software Development/ Engineering

Main location: United States, Alabama, Huntsville

Alternate Location(s): United States, District of Columbia, Washington

Position ID: J0824-1191

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Description:

US CITIZENSHIP AND ACTIVE TOP SECRET CLEARANCE IS REQUIRED

CGI Federal is currently seeking Release Train Engineers with active Top-Secret clearances to support a large project for a federal government client. This position can be filled in Washington, DC or Huntsville, AL.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

• Possess a thorough and broad understanding of how SAFe Agile adds value to the organization.

• Demonstrate exceptional communication skills with employees at all levels and internal/external customers through presentations, negotiations, and written reports.

• Schedule, communicate, and facilitate the PI Planning event.

• Foster Continuous Exploration process for PI planning readiness by combining Vision, Roadmap, and backlog through Pre and Post PI planning Meetings.

• Consolidate Team PI Objectives into Program PI Objectives, visualize and publish roadmap for visibility and transparency.

• Influence and develop solutions that impact strategic project/program goals and business results.

• Collaborate with Product Management, Product Owners, and stakeholders to ensure alignment between strategy and execution.

• Support program level decision-making with work estimation and prioritization.

• Conduct regular program level meetings with Scrum Masters, PM, and PO.

• Assist in program execution and track completion of features and capabilities.

• Manage the identification, tracking, and resolution of program level risks, issues, and dependencies.

• Produce key program level metrics reports (e.g., cumulative flow diagram).

• Drive program-level continuous improvement through retrospectives, Inspect and Adapt workshops, and ongoing System demonstration at the program level.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Information Technology, or related discipline.

• Minimum of 8-10 years' experience as a Release Train Engineer.

• Thorough understanding of SAFe Agile practices.

• Strong integration skills, including the ability to coordinate and schedule large meetings.

• Strong customer service skills for developing and maintaining productive client relationships.

• Excellent communication skills for facilitating trainings to large groups and writing comprehensive responses to emails.

• Detail-oriented, flexible, proactive, and able to multitask to adapt quickly to changing client priorities and respond to ad hoc requests.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Quick learner of new business processes and systems.

• Critical thinking skills to analyze issues, evaluate solutions, and ask clarifying questions.

• Experience with Atlassian Software products (JIRA, Confluence, Service Desk, etc.)

• Active Top-Secret clearance.

Please note that US Citizenship is required for this government contract position.

CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and license and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $85,800.00 - $209,100.00.

At CGI we call our professionals “members” to reinforce that all who join our team are, as owners,

empowered to participate in the challenges and rewards that come from building a world-class company.

CGI’s benefits include:

• Competitive compensation

• Comprehensive insurance options

• Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan

• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time

• Paid maternity and parental leave

• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance

• Member assistance and wellness programs

Due to the nature of this government contract, US Citizenship is required.

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Skills:

• English

What you can expect from us:

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics.

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All CGI offers of employment in the U.S. are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation. Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and/or level of US government security clearance held. Dependent upon role and/or federal government security clearance requirements, and in accordance with applicable laws, some background investigations may include a credit check. CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances.

CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI’s legal duty to furnish information.