Release Train Engineer, Manager Job at Blackbaud

Release Train Engineer, Manager

Blackbaud

Location:
United States of America

Category:
IT - Administration

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

117200.00 - 157500.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

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. This dual role will champion the effective use of SAFe within our Agile Release Trains (ARTs) as they support the continuous delivery of large-scale, cloud-based software solutions, while also contributing to the leadership and development of our team within the Portfolio Management Office (PMO).

Job Responsibility:

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
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
Be a senior-level agile coach for the Agile Release Train (ART), guiding teams to consistently leverage agile values, principles, practices, and ceremonies
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
Foster a safe, collaborative environment where teams can deliver on commitments while feeling empowered to surface issues openly and honestly
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)
Gather data from multiple sources, synthesize metrics, generate key insights, communicate ART-level data within the train and across the business
Partner with other ART leaders to support the ART’s budget and spending through forecasting, resource allocation, and monitoring of spend
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
Contribute to the strategic direction of the Portfolio Management Office (PMO) holistically, while aligning to enterprise and department-level goals
Positively represent the value the PMO brings in organizational forums, while fostering a culture of togetherness, adaptability, continuous improvement, and innovation
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment and effective communication
Engage with executive leaders and other stakeholders to ensure successful delivery

Requirements:

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 experience in an RTE role leading a large ART that is dedicated to mission critical programs with complex scope and interdependencies
Adept at organizing and leading outcomes-focused large planning and problem-solving sessions
Strong technical aptitude to drive accountability and quality outcomes, while fostering collaboration across product and engineering teams
Experience leveraging, synthesizing, and clearly articulating agile metrics to glean insights on ART status and maturation
Understanding of philosophies and methodologies for implementing agile at scale
Experience working in an agile organization especially Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), or other scaling model
Experience using agile best practices (i.e., burndown charts, engaging retrospective formats, defect management, well-written User and Enabler Stories, Acceptance Test-Driven Development (ATDD), Test-Driven Development (TDD), Behavior-Drive Development (BDD), Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment (CI/CD), automated testing, etc.)
Experience with Agile collaboration tools (e.g., SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Azure DevOps, etc.)

What we offer:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Remote-first workforce
401(k) program with employer match
Flexible paid time off
Generous Parental Leave
Volunteer for vacation
Opportunities to connect to build community and belonging
Pet insurance, legal and identity protection
Tuition reimbursement program

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 13, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Remote work

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