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Release Train Engineer - Agile/JIRA Adoption Lead

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Bank of America

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Charlotte

AI generated summary

  • You need expertise in Agile methodologies, experience with JIRA, leadership skills, and a proven ability to drive Agile adoption and transformation initiatives within teams.
  • You will facilitate Agile ceremonies, guide JIRA adoption, ensure team alignment, and drive continuous improvement within the release train to enhance collaboration and delivery effectiveness.

Requirements

  • Required Education
  • Undergraduate or masters degree from an accredited college or university
  • GPA of 3.5 or higher is preferred
  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification
  • Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification, including PSM Levels 1, 2, and 3
  • Completion of the Certified Scrum Developer course
  • Experience with ServiceNow and using Jira for Agile project management techniques
  • Common areas of study include but are not limited to: Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, Process and Mechanical Engineering, Operations Research, Data Science, Accounting, Business Administration, Audit Management, Risk Management
  • Required Qualifications
  • Expert JIRA/ Scrum/ Agile experience on large scale complex programs
  • Experienced in setting up and executing Program Increments
  • Technology Change Management (CRQ) & Release experience on large scale complex program(s)
  • Strong Agile understanding with a comprehensive combination of execution and training in Scrum methodology
  • Expert knowledge of an Agile framework or method (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) and understanding of software development lifecycle models
  • Experienced in establishing automated reports & metrics leveraging JIRA for tracking/ forecasting & managing work efforts across programs/teams
  • Demonstrated experience in facilitating meetings at multiple levels of an organization and understanding facilitation techniques
  • Excellent planning, organization, and time management skills
  • Ability to influence, remove obstacles, and motivate people without direct line management authority
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to quickly address issues or problems
  • Ability to coach and build a collaborative team of diverse individuals
  • Ability to assign and delegate tasks appropriately, ensure alignment with priorities and schedule, and ensure the team is fully deployed and productive
  • Exemplifies and promotes Agile values and principles
  • Outstanding facilitation, negotiation, and coaching skills
  • Proficiency in refinement, story splitting, estimation, velocity, retrospection, and other Scrum techniques
  • Experience in planning and problem-solving with product management and delivery teams
  • Desired Qualifications
  • Coding experience in Python leveraging systems such as GIT/Bitbucket
  • Proficiency in leveraging Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Risk management background/experience
  • Data testing experience (across capture, transport and use: i.e. conformance, transaction, transport, controls and/or compliance/surveillance testing)

Responsibilities

  • Contributes to programs/projects specific to corporate change initiatives that have significant impact on how the company does business, provides a product or service, or executes a function.
  • Assesses the adoption risk associated with the change effort.
  • Identifies, develops and executes strategies and supporting tactics to engage and influence all stakeholders to make needed behavioral changes.
  • Partners with the business to develop and transition plans, including ongoing success measures, to sustain the change.
  • Responsible for tracking project milestones while developing, maintaining and reporting on an overall integrated delivery plan.
  • Responsible for Clarity and PCM updates and project documents.
  • Effectively communicates with managers, peers and business partners on deliverables, timelines and support needed from them.
  • Strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
  • Typically 1-3 plus years of project or program management support experience.
  • Lead Agile/JIRA adoption for a portfolio of tests focused on data testing.
  • Establishing and implementing a framework for the use of Agile/Kanban techniques such as Value Stream.
  • Utilize JIRA & Agile concepts to drive out timely and efficient execution of testing deliverables.
  • Responsible for establishing testing project plans, identifying and managing dependencies, and providing ongoing visibility into progress against deliverables.
  • Promote agile principles and mindset through coaching, and enable continuous improvement across multiple scrum teams.
  • Responsible for escalating and resolving impediments to delivery and managing resources and capacity accordingly.

FAQs

What is the main purpose of the Release Train Engineer role at Bank of America?

The main purpose of the Release Train Engineer role is to lead Agile/JIRA adoption for a portfolio of data testing projects, establish and implement a framework for Agile/Kanban techniques, and drive timely and efficient execution of testing deliverables while promoting Agile principles and enabling continuous improvement across multiple scrum teams.

What type of projects will the Release Train Engineer be involved in?

The Release Train Engineer will be involved in programs/projects related to corporate change initiatives focused on data testing, which evaluates enterprise data across the Bank’s data lifecycle, ensuring data accuracy, completeness, and health of data domains.

What kind of experience is required for this role?

The role requires expert experience in JIRA, Scrum, and Agile methodologies on large-scale complex programs, along with experience in setting up and executing Program Increments, Technology Change Management, and the ability to facilitate meetings at various organizational levels.

What educational qualifications are preferred for candidates applying for this position?

Candidates are preferred to have an undergraduate or master's degree from an accredited college or university, with a GPA of 3.5 or higher preferred. Relevant fields of study include Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, and others related to data and risk management.

What certifications are required for this position?

Required certifications include Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), and completion of the Certified Scrum Developer course.

What are some of the desired qualifications that would enhance a candidate's application?

Desired qualifications include coding experience in Python, proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, risk management background, and experience in data testing across various processes.

How does the Release Train Engineer contribute to team effectiveness?

The Release Train Engineer contributes to team effectiveness by coaching, promoting Agile values, facilitating collaboration among team members, allocating tasks appropriately, and ensuring that the team remains productive and aligned with project goals.

What are the expected work hours for this position?

The expected work hours for this position are 40 hours per week, following the first shift in the United States.

What is the significance of Agile/Kanban techniques in this role?

Agile/Kanban techniques are significant in this role as they help establish a structured approach to managing project tasks, improving workflow efficiency, promoting transparency, and enabling continuous delivery of value throughout the testing projects.

What soft skills are important for a Release Train Engineer at Bank of America?

Important soft skills include strong communication, excellent planning and organization, the ability to influence and motivate team members, outstanding facilitation and negotiation skills, and the ability to coach and build collaborative teams.

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Mission & Purpose

Bank of America is one of the world's largest financial institutions, serving individuals, small- and middle-market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk management products and services. The company serves approximately 56 million U.S. consumer and small business relationships. It is among the world's leading wealth management companies and is a global leader in corporate and investment banking and trading. This LinkedIn company page is moderated. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/32FDdQr. For account issues, please visit: https://bit.ly/2GeTIeP.

Culture & Values

  • Deliver together

    We believe in the importance of treating each client and teammate as an individual and treating every moment as one that matters. We strive to go the distance to deliver, with discipline and passion. We believe in connecting person-to-person, with empathy and understanding. We believe everything we do for our clients, teammates and the communities we serve is built on a solid business foundation that delivers for shareholders.

  • Act responsibly

    We believe that integrity and the disciplined management of risk form the foundation of our business. We are aware that our decisions and actions affect people’s lives every day. We believe in making decisions that are clear, fair and grounded in the principles of shared success, responsible citizenship and community building.

  • Realize the power of our people

    We strive to help all of our employees reach their full potential. We believe that diverse backgrounds and experiences make us stronger. We respect every individual and value our differences - in thought, style, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, race, ethnicity, culture, age, ability and experience.

  • Trust the team

    We believe great teams are built on mutual trust, shared ownership and accountability. We act as one company and believe that when we work together, we best meet the full needs of our clients, and deliver value to our shareholders.