PMO Manager, Release Train Engineer

What Is the Role? 

The Product & Technology Group (PTG) at Blackbaud is seeking a strategic, forward-thinking, and experienced Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Release Train Engineer (RTE) with additional expertise and experience in people management.  

What You’ll Do – RTE Responsibilities 

• Oversee overall delivery for the Agile Release Train (ART) including intake, evaluation, prioritization, planning, execution, dependency management, risk management, release management, and stakeholder management. 
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate the major events and ceremonies within SAFe, including quarterly PI Planning, System Demos, and Inspect & Adapt Workshops while coaching ART teams to consistently leverage agile delivery frameworks
• Partner with the ART’s Product Manager to ensure backlog priorities are adjudicated and that conflicts are resolved prior to and throughout PI execution so the ART can limit WIP, drive quality, deliver on its commitments, and realize business value. 
• Manage and optimize the flow of value through the ART using tools like Miro, Azure DevOps (ADO), Dependency Charts, Program Boards, and the Program Kanban. 
• Resolve and escalate ART impediments, manage ART-level risks, and drive relentless improvement across the ART. 
• Ensure clear communication and alignment between agile teams, Product Managers, Product Owners, System Engineers, Architects, Business Stakeholders, Partners, Suppliers, and other dependent teams (may include waterfall delivery teams and agile teams who do not live on the ART). 
• Partner with other ART leaders to support the ART’s budget and spending through forecasting, resource allocation, and monitoring of spend.

What You’ll Do – People Management Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, coach, and grow a team of agile PMO professionals. 
• Oversee your team’s performance, manage conflicts, promote continuous learning and professional growth/development. 
• Collaborate with Human Resources (HR) and other departments for activities related to recruiting, onboarding, coaching, and training. 
• Promote a positive and inclusive work environment, while upholding company values and culture. 

What We’re Looking For 

• A bachelor’s degree in a technology-related field preferred.
• Certified SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) or SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) preferred.
• 10+ years of experience managing large, cloud-based software development, software programs, or other technical delivery. 
• 5+ years of demonstrated people management and team development experience, with a focus on building, leading, and motivating high-performing teams. 
• 3+ years of practical, hands-on SAFe experience

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