Release Train Engineer

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

 

The Release Train Engineer (RTE) leads the delivery of high visibility, complex initiatives that span multiple application teams. This role is responsible for driving program execution, coordinating cross team milestones, managing risks and dependencies, and ensuring transparent status and financial reporting. The RTE actively removes blockers, escalates issues as needed, and partners closely with application teams to ensure successful, on time delivery of critical programs.

 

Applicants in MSP or DC area.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Act as a Execution lead closely partnering with the Product Manager & IT Delivery Owner to guide assigned project or program
• Establish program level cadence and drive program level ceremonies (e.g. PI Planning, Product Management Council, Scrum of Scrums, release train retrospectives, HIP Sprint)
• Work with other program leaders to drive the definition and refinement of the program backlog
• Provide leadership, direction, and coaching to scrum teams and Scrum Masters
• Ensure cross-value stream coordination and collaboration
• Serve as an escalation for impediment removal for the Scrum Masters and scrum teams
• Maintain metrics that provide visibility to stakeholders on program-level plans, progress and quality
• Facilitate alignment dependencies between the program team and third parties, release managers, or between the team and other Scrum Teams
• Foster a team collaborative environment that tears down silos between groups – act in a single voice
• Actively contribute to the company’s Agile and Lean Community through participation in the internal Agile Community of Practice and Scrum Master Forums
• Develop, coach, and mentor team members to advance their skills and career
• Provide real time feedback to the methodology team based on experiences with software delivery teams
• Work cross functionally to align strategy, methodology and execution
• Be a change agent and foster a «learn by doing» environment

 

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years of IT experience
• 8+ years of experience as a Release Train Engineer, Product Owner or Agile Coach
• 8+ years of Project Management experience
• 5+ years of experience working on large scale, multiple cross application projects
• 5+ years of experience working on mixed methodology program (Scrum interfacing with Waterfall from a dependency perspective)
• 1+ years of experience supporting AI related projects
• Experience with Agile Management tools (e.g. Rally, JIRA, VersionOne)

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of basic fundamentals of iterative development
• Understanding of fundamentals of software development processes and procedures
• Understanding of backlog tracking, burndown metrics, velocity, and task definition
• Understanding of incremental delivery and the value of metrics
• Proven excellent English communication skills in written and spoken form

 

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $112,700    to $193,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

 

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes – an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

 

 

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

 

UnitedHealth Group is a drug – free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.