Johnson & johnson is recruiting for a manager, release train engineer to lead and support the medtech latino american release train (latam) hpt model within our safe scaled agile framework.
this role requires deep knowledge of the scaled agile framework (safe), demonstrable experience orchestrating multi-functional collaboration, and the ability to navigate dependencies and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
key responsibilities
act as release train engineer (rte) to lead and support the latam art in alignment with latam okrs & goals.
lead and optimize the flow of value through the agile release train using tools like kanban and safe metrics.
establish and maintain the art calendar, including iterations and program increments (pis).
drive pi planning readiness, enabling synthesis of vision, roadmap, and backlogs through continuous exploration practices.
facilitate pi planning events and associated pre- and post-pi planning meetings.
supervise the execution of features and capabilities across teams and identify risks early.
lead art syncs and system demos to maintain alignment and visibility across the program.
support decision-making through team-level estimation activities.
coach teams, leaders, and scrum masters on lean-agile best practices.
identify, escalates, and removes impediments while managing risks and dependencies.
advise on resourcing needs and bottleneck mitigation strategies.
drive collaboration between teams and partner functions (e.g., data, architecture, engineering).
partner with product management, product owners, and business partners to ensure strategy-execution alignment.
improve devops and release on demand maturity to enhance value-stream performance.
facilitate inspect & adapt workshops to drive continuous improvement and elevate team agility.
qualifications
demonstrable experience running scaled agile (safe) programs in large, matrixed environments.
solid understanding of agile delivery models, with the ability to coach teams in lean-agile principles.
excellent facilitation and interpersonal skills, especially across regional and multi-functional stakeholder groups.
experience with agile tools such as jira, rally, or similar enterprise agile management systems.
familiarity with devops, ci/cd, and lean portfolio management is preferred.
experience working within regulated industries (e.g., medtech, pharma, life sciences) is a plus.
safe agilist certification (sa) and rte certification is strongly preferred.
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