Release Train Engineer, Fundraising ART

American Red Cross

Release Train Engineer leading Agile Release Train delivery for the American Red Cross humanitarian network. Managing SAFe ceremonies, metrics, impediments, Scrum Master development, and team performance.

Posted 8/17/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $140,000 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing Agile Release Trains (ART) and facilitating Agile methodologies, with a strong focus on continuous improvement, stakeholder collaboration, and team leadership. Proficient in using metrics and dashboards to report on ART progress and drive effective communication across diverse teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

SAFe SPC CertificationAgile Release Train ManagementJira and Confluence ExperienceTeam Leadership and MentoringStakeholder Communication

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Hard Skills

Agile MethodologiesSAFe FrameworkProgram Increment PlanningMetrics and DashboardsRisk ManagementContinuous ImprovementScrum Master ExperienceTeam CoachingResource AllocationPerformance Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationLeadershipProblem-SolvingAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

JiraConfluenceAtlassian SuiteAgile-Hive

Certifications & Qualifications

SAFe SPC CertificationSAFe SM CertificationRTE Certification

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit OrganizationsHumanitarian OrganizationsMission-Driven OrganizationsAgile Execution Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and optimize the flow of value through the Agile Release Train (ART)
Promote systems thinking, support planning commitments, and lead change
Facilitate ART work by escalating impediments, managing risk, and driving continuous improvement
Provide support, development, and leadership guidance to volunteers
Lead ART-level cadence, including ART Syncs, ART Backlog Refinement, System Demos, Inspect and Adapt Events, and PI Planning
Collaborate with Portfolio Management, Product Managers, Product Owners, Scrum Masters, System Architect, business stakeholders, and customers
Report on ART metrics and Program Increment progress and impediments
Mentor and onboard Scrum Masters and team coaches
Partner with the Transformation Coach and Agile CoE to develop agile execution standards and conduct SAFe and other trainings
Build high-performing Scrum Masters and establish mission and purpose for Scrum Masters supporting teams
Manage a team, including hiring, training, coaching, evaluating, and managing performance
Manage resource allocations
Interpret and administer policies, processes, and procedures affecting sections and subordinate units
Travel up to 25% domestically, generally around PI Planning events

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required
SAFe SPC certification required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience
Minimum 5 years of related experience in RTE, Scrum Master, SAFe Coach, or equivalent combination of education and related experience
Experience transitioning new agile teams in a SAFe environment required
3 years of supervisory or management experience
Ability to collaborate and communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to communicate progress, impediments, and actions across large stakeholder groups
Ability to use or create dashboards and metrics to communicate ART progress
Jira, Confluence, and Atlassian experience required
Ability to work on a team
Up to 25% domestic travel required
Must be authorized to work in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not provided
SAFe SM or RTE certifications preferred
Agile-Hive experience preferred
Prior experience in nonprofit, humanitarian, or mission-driven organizations preferred
Ability to use a personal computer, applicable software, and office equipment for sustained periods
Operational flexibility to meet sudden and unpredictable needs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation and benefits
Medical, Dental Vision plans
Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
PTO: Starting at 19 days a year; based on type of job and tenure
11 paid holidays, comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays
401K with up to 6% match
Paid Family Leave
Employee Assistance
Short- and Long-Term Disability and Insurance
Service Awards and recognition
Mentors who empower career growth
Agile and SAFe training opportunities