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Senior Release Train Engineer

In short

Senior freelance Release Train Engineer / Agile-at-Scale Coordinator role based in Paris for a large-scale Agile transformation program, coordinating multiple Agile trains, SAFe events (PI Planning, ART Sync, System Demo, Inspect & Adapt) and cross-team dependencies. Requires 10-12 years of experience, strong SAFe/Scrum/Kanban expertise, and mastery of Jira, Confluence and Clarity PPM. Hybrid work with 2 days remote, professional English required, long-term freelance contract starting ASAP.

Context
As part of a strategic information system transformation program, a major player in its sector is continuing the modernization of its business platforms and accelerating its Agile-at-scale delivery model.
To support this transformation, we are looking for a Senior RTE Consultant / Agile-at-Scale Coordinator able to work in complex, multi-team, multi-solution, and highly interconnected environments.
Missions
•As a true conductor of operational coordination, contribute to synchronizing Agile trains, smoothing dependencies, optimizing cross-functional processes, and delivering continuous value to the business.
•Prepare, organize and facilitate major SAFe events:
•PI Planning
•ART Sync
•System Demo
•Inspect & Adapt
•Cross-functional synchronization sessions
•Ensure coordination between Agile teams, Product Management, Architects, Business Owners and stakeholders.
•Manage inter-train and inter-domain dependencies.
•Guarantee smooth delivery flow and alignment of teams with strategic objectives.
•Track progress of Features, Enablers and PI commitments.
•Build and maintain steering indicators and dashboards.
•Identify, anticipate and manage risks, alerts and blocking points.
•Provide regular reporting to governance bodies and management.
•Design and facilitate framing and co-construction workshops for processes.
•Define and document operating procedures, common practices and standards.
•Support teams in adopting good Agile practices and cross-functional processes.
•Contribute to continuous improvement of operational performance, service quality and time-to-market.
•Use and evolve Agile and portfolio steering tools.
•Automate and simplify the tracking of commitments, capacities and dependencies.
•Guarantee reliability and visibility of steering data.
Tools & Environment
•Clarity
•Confluence
•Project management
•JIRA
•Agile method
•Project Portfolio Management (PPM)
Working Conditions
•Mission location: Paris
•Start: ASAP
•Long-term mission
•2 days of remote work
•Professional English required
•Required seniority: minimum 10 to 12 years of experience
Work Environment
•A central position in a strategic program
•Varied interactions with decision-makers, business experts and technical teams
•A stimulating environment, combining operational issues and transformation
•A strong capacity for influence on working methods and collective performance
•High-impact business topics and significant visibility with governance bodies
Profile Sought
•You have a minimum of 10 years of experience as a Release Train Engineer (RTE), Senior Agile Coach, Agile-at-Scale Coordination Manager, or Agile Transformation Project Manager
•Experience in complex environments with multiple Agile trains and numerous business and IT stakeholders
•Mastery of methods and frameworks: SAFe (essential), Scrum, Kanban, hybrid project management (Agile / V-Cycle)
•Expertise in facilitating PI Planning, managing dependencies at scale, multi-team and multi-domain coordination
•Skills in results-oriented operational management, Agile governance, continuous improvement, process engineering and modeling
•Mastery of tools: Jira, Confluence, Clarity PPM or equivalent, collaborative and reporting tools
•Natural leadership and unifying posture
•Excellent facilitation and communication skills
•Strong results orientation and commitment follow-through
•Synthesis skills and ability to engage varied stakeholders
•Diplomacy, pragmatism and team spirit

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