Agile Release Train Leader

3 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Vodafone Full time

At Vodafone, we are dedicated to shaping a brighter future—one that is more connected, inclusive, and sustainable. Our global community thrives on the synergy of human spirit and technology, driving us to achieve remarkable outcomes.

We are committed to innovation and connection, ensuring that we delight our customers and earn their loyalty through our efforts. Our culture encourages experimentation, rapid learning, and collaborative execution.

With us, you can truly express yourself, share ideas, embrace new opportunities, and make a significant impact.

Key Responsibilities

Location: Flexible hybrid working model

Compensation: Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses and comprehensive benefits
Working Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Hybrid Work Environment

At Vodafone UK, we believe that collaboration and connection with colleagues lead to exceptional achievements. Our hybrid working model allows flexibility, enabling you to work both remotely and in the office, with an average of 2-3 days in the office each week. We provide a complete home working kit to ensure you have the necessary resources, regardless of your location.

Role Overview

As part of the Vodafone UK Networks team, you will play a crucial role in enhancing our network capabilities, connecting millions of individuals and businesses nationwide. We are seeking a Release Train Engineer (RTE) to guide and facilitate the successful delivery of Agile Release Trains (ARTs) within our Digital Product portfolio, as we adopt and implement the SAFe framework. This role is pivotal in establishing standards for Agile delivery excellence in alignment with SAFe principles. You will serve as a prominent leader in our transition to SAFe, focusing on providing essential support to teams, ARTs, and Solution Trains, fostering self-organization and self-management.

Key Duties:
  • Lead and facilitate planning and delivery events critical to the ART's success.
  • Continuously enhance and optimize ART processes, assisting teams in delivering value alongside Product Managers and System Engineers.
  • Manage stakeholder relationships, effectively communicating and addressing impediments to ART delivery, while managing risks and driving continuous improvements.
  • Collaborate with Product and Digital Engineering teams to refine the Digital delivery process and value streams, leading initiatives for end-to-end delivery improvements, including DevOps.
  • Monitor and report on key performance metrics (e.g., burn-down and burn-up charts), owning the KPIs for the specified ART and managing risks and issues.
  • Oversee the budget associated with the ART, supporting Lean budgeting processes to ensure value delivery within Program Increments.
  • Champion the establishment of best practices for Agile Delivery, fostering a culture of continuous learning and psychological safety, while collaborating with communities of practice to develop Agile training and development programs.
Qualifications:

Proven experience in leading ARTs, with a comprehensive understanding of establishing, managing, and delivering high-performing teams.

Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to simplify and convey complex issues effectively.

A servant leader who can coach, support, and enable value delivery through a culture of continuous improvement and customer-focused outcomes.

Extensive experience with SAFe tools and methodologies (e.g., PI planning, Agile delivery methods, DevOps, JIRA/Azure DevOps/Confluence).

Inclusivity Commitment

At Vodafone, we are passionate about fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, regardless of their background. If you are enthusiastic about this role but feel that your experience does not align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply, as you may be the right fit for this or another position.

Employee Benefits

We prioritize the well-being of our employees, offering a competitive remuneration and bonus package, up to 28 days of annual leave, in addition to public holidays and paid time off for charitable activities. Our extensive benefits package can be tailored to meet your needs and those of your family, including employee discounts, retail vouchers, pension plans, and share schemes. We are committed to supporting your career development with top-tier learning resources and leading parental leave policies.

Vodafone is dedicated to attracting, developing, and retaining exceptional talent by providing a motivating and inclusive workplace where contributions are recognized and rewarded. We actively promote diversity, believing it is integral to our success.

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