Release Train Engineer - ADAS - GMIO and China HQ & Ctr for Advanced Research and Science - Tech Lab Building

Job Description

Release Train Management:

• Coordinate the ADAS Workstream consisting of multiple teams, ensuring alignment and collaboration across all teams (Systems, Safety, Integration, Architecture, V&V) towards efficient and effective value delivery.
• Drive the alignment, planning and delivery of our products and features.
• Provide Agile leadership and guidance to the Agile teams, scrum masters and other team members.

Facilitation and Coordination:

• Prepare for Program Increment (PI) Planning
• Facilitate PI planning events, and other key ceremonies to ensure efficient and effective collaboration among teams.
• Coordinate dependencies and manage risks to ensure successful value delivery.
• Discern when to escalate risks and changes to the leadership team

Coaching the ART:

• Serve as an Agile coach, guiding the ART in the adoption and implementation of Agile principles and practices

Metrics and Reporting:

• Establish and maintain metrics and reporting mechanisms to provide visibility into the progress, quality, and health of the Workstream.
• Regularly communicate key metrics and insights to stakeholders and leadership
   

Stakeholder Management:

• Collaborate closely with product managers, scrum masters, the lead team, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment of priorities, requirements, and delivery timelines.
   

SAFe Adoption:

• Promote and facilitate the adoption of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) principles, values, and practices within the organization.
• Train and mentor team members and stakeholders on SAFe concepts and methodologies.

Additional Job Description

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Math, Computer Science or related technical degree.
   
• Three (3) or more years of agile team facilitation experience.
   
• Three (3) or more years of engineering experience.  Automotive experience preferred.
   
• Strong project management skills and the ability to plan and prioritize work to deliver required business objectives on time with quality  
   
• Experience on multiple Scrum teams in a variety of different contexts (different team sizes, different organizations, different cultures, co-located vs. distributed, etc.)
   
• High level of oral and written communication skills.

• Travel to engineering sites and supplier offices as required.
   
• Preferred:  Agile certifications such as SAFe RTE, SAFe Agilist, or similar certifications.
   
• Preferred:  Understanding of major automotive vehicle systems such as AD/ADAS systems, chassis and vehicle dynamics, automotive networks, propulsion, body controls, infotainment (HMI) etc.

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