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ManulifePosted 2 weeks ago

Lead Release Train Engineer

$113,260–$210,340 year

HybridToronto, Ontario, Canada or Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Full TimeSenior LevelEnterprise

Job Summary

Lead planning and delivery of large-scale initiatives, epics, and releases across multiple agile teams while maintaining integrated roadmaps and risk management plans. Coordinate application releases, provide executive status updates, and manage cross-team dependencies to ensure predictable, high-quality delivery for the U.S. Retirement business. Coach Scrum Masters and business analysts, lead retrospectives, and drive continuous improvement aligned with SAFe governance standards. Partner with diverse stakeholders to align strategic objectives and foster collaboration across onshore and offshore teams.

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum 8 years of experience leading agile delivery in complex, multi team environments as a Release Train Engineer, Program Manager, Development Manager, Senior Scrum Master, or similar leadership role
  • Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies and SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework)
  • Proven experience managing multiple initiatives, dependencies, risks, and stakeholders simultaneously
  • Experience leading distributed teams and coordinating release management activities
  • Outstanding communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
  • Hybrid work model: remote Mondays and Fridays, in office Tuesdays through Thursdays

Desired Qualifications

  • SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) or Scrum Master certification
  • Experience within financial services, retirement services, or other regulated industries
  • Proficiency with tools such as Jira, ServiceNow, and Microsoft Office
  • A servant leadership mindset focused on coaching, empowerment, and team development
  • The ability to influence and align diverse stakeholders around common goals
  • Strong problem solving skills and comfort navigating ambiguity
  • A passion for continuous improvement and delivering meaningful business outcomes

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