Release Train Engineer

Job Title: Release Train Engineer
Division: The Weir Group PLC
Location: Johannesburg
Onsite: Remote

Purpose of Role: The Release Train Engineer (RTE) is a servant leader and facilitator responsible for ensuring the effective operation of the Agile Release Train (ART). The RTE coordinates and supports Agile teams, drives alignment, and ensures the successful execution of Planning Intervals (PIs) in line with SAFe principles. This role is critical for managing dependencies, resolving impediments, and driving continuous improvement across the teams.

Why choose Weir:

Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.

An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailormake their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate and manage PI Planning events and major ART ceremonies, while driving the execution of PI objectives across the Agile Release Train (ART).

• • Coach leaders, teams, and Scrum Masters in LeanAgile practices to foster continuous improvement and a culture of learning and transparency.

  • • Track and report key metrics to measure teamlevel performance, ensure the removal of impediments, and proactively manage risks across teams.

    • • Align with Product Management and other key stakeholders on product vision and strategy, and support the management of dependencies across teams and external programs.

      • • Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

        • 
          Job KnowledgeEducation and Qualifications:

          • Experience in leading largescale Agile programs with multiple teams.
          • Experience working in Agile environments, with 2+ years as an RTE, Scrum Master, or Agile Program Manager.
          • Strong experience in coordinating crossteam dependencies and managing stakeholder relationships.
          • Ability to drive alignment between business objectives and Agile delivery.

          • Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.
            
            For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.
            

            
            Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.
            

            
            

            #Remote

            #LIES1