Release Train Engineer (RTE) - Sr. Scrum Master - Hybrid onsite at ITR Group

Scrum of Scrums Master / Release Train Engineer (RTE) contract consulting opportunity.

• Location: Minneapolis, MN
• Hybrid On-site 3 days a week
• Other client requirements: W2 hourly only (no c2c)

What you'll do:

As an experienced Scrum of Scrums Master / Release Train Engineer (RTE) you'll oversee 15 scrum masters. You will facilitate Program Increment (PI) planning, manage Agile Release Trains, and drive collaboration across teams to ensure seamless delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Lead PI Planning, Scrum of Scrums, Inspect & Adapt, and other key program events.
• Drive readiness and execution of Program Increment planning and sync ceremonies.
• Manage risks, dependencies, and impediments across teams.
• Track and report Agile Release Train performance, ensuring timely delivery.
• Collaborate with Solution Architects and Test Leads to maintain high technical standards.
• Provide weekly progress updates to management, highlighting successes, risks, and resolutions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives at the program level.

Qualifications:

• 4+ years in Agile environments, with at least 2 years in a SAFe framework.
• Experience as a Sr. Scrum Master/ RTE
• Strong facilitation skills for large-scale Agile ceremonies.
• Knowledge of Agile tools like JIRA, Confluence, or AzureDevOps.
• SAFe certification (SA, RTE, or SPC) and Certified Scrum Master (CSM) required.
• Experience in financial services or life/annuities is a plus.