Release Train Engineer in Virtual, Texas

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

12

The Team:

The candidate’s team will be comprised of Release/Solution Train Engineers of varying lengths of tenure and scopes of responsibility. The team collaborates via constant group communication, communities of practice, and interactive leadership meetings. The role will utilize technical skills to aid the team in defining execution plans and delivering value to the business with an emphasis on requirements solicitation and communication to Agile Release Trains (ARTs)/teams of teams.

Responsibilities and Impact:

• Manage and optimize the flow of value through the team of teams

• Drive the successful delivery of business, technical and team value via leadership and sound understanding of the team’s goals

• Facilitate the translation of business requirements to deliverable functionality with demonstrable technical understanding

• Improve the flow of value through value streams by improving and assessing the practices associated with DevOps and Release on Demand

• Work with Product Management, Product Owners, and other stakeholders to help ensure strategy and execution alignment

• Assist in tracking the execution of features and capabilities

Compensation/Benefits Information : (This section is only applicable to US candidates)

S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $107,433 to $237,100. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses and certifications.

In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan. This role is not eligible for additional compensation such as an annual incentive bonus or sales commission plan.

This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, please click here (https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries/us) .

What W e’re L ooking F or :

Basic Required Qualifications:

• Scrum, SAFe, Kanban, DevOps, & Cloud architecture

• Bachelor’s degree preferred and/or equivalent related experience

• 8 years of related experience, including some managerial experience

• Ability to facilitate meetings, Release Planning readiness, and Release planning events & summarize Team Release Objectives into Program Release Objectives

• Experience encouraging collaboration between teams and System Architects/Engineering

• Help manage risks and dependencies within the team of teams, escalate and track impediments within the team of team

• Provide input on resourcing to address critical bottlenecks, guidance on routine to highly complex problems to subordinates

• Improve the flow of value through value streams by improving and assessing the practices associated with DevOps and Release on Demand

• Understand and practice agility

• Work with other teams as a lead; Coach leaders, teams, and Scrum Masters in Lean-Agile practices and mindsets

• Supports strategy development in partnership with the business to grow our business efficiently without sacrificing data quality, accuracy or timeliness of the data.

• Exercise judgment within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action

• Apply knowledge of technical risks, workflow/business process analysis and engineering/quality processes

• Must be able to lead and negotiate within cycles of parallel activities (e.g. Business Analysis life cycle, project management life cycle, business process management and IT Engineering life cycle

• Data delivery channels, including Feeds and the API

• Has in-depth knowledge of business systems processes, models and design requirements as well as workflow design and strategies

• Demonstrates operational knowledge of the business, IT systems and implementation processes

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Foster Communities of Practice and the use of engineering and Built-In Quality practices

• Escalates and tracks key team of teams’ metrics

• Shield the team of teams from outside distractions and interferences

• Help the team of teams to create high-value products

• Work with Product Management, Product Owners, and other stakeholders to help ensure strategy and execution alignment

• Assist in tracking the execution of features and capabilities

• Work with the Program Management Office on program execution and operational excellence

• Establish and communicate the annual calendars for iterations and releases

• Contribute to the achievement of Business Systems and IT objectives

• Contribute to the achievement of team, APMO objectives and align efforts with the Product & Content organization.

• Work on issues where analysis of situation or data requires review of relevant factors

• Arrives at decisions in groups representing different business units, technologies, and operational approaches.

Right to Work Requirements:

This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

Return to Work:

Have you taken time out for caring responsibilities and are now looking to return to work? As part of our Return to Work initiative, Restart, we are encouraging enthusiastic and talented returners to apply, and will actively support your return to the workplace.

About S&P Global Market Intelligence

At S&P Global Market Intelligence, a division of S&P Global we understand the importance of accurate, deep and insightful information. Our team of experts delivers unrivaled insights and leading data and technology solutions, partnering with customers to expand their perspective, operate with confidence, and make decisions with conviction.

For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/marketintelligence .

What’s In It For You?

Our Purpose:

Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.

Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.

Our People:

We’re more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we’re able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.

From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world’s leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits:

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.

Our benefits include:

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.

• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.

• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.

• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.

• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.

• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation – Powering Global Markets. Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. It doesn’t stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.

If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to:  [email protected]  and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person. 

US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf   describes discrimination protections under federal law.

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IFTECH202.2 – Middle Professional Tier II (EEO Job Group)

Job ID: 304960

Posted On: 2024-08-10

Location: Virtual, Virginia, United States