About the role

Senior Release Train Engineer leading large-scale Agile delivery for Manulife's Insurance Technology team. Aligning cross-functional teams to drive meaningful business outcomes while fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Lead and optimize the flow of work across the Agile Release Train (ART)
Facilitate program-level Agile events, including PI Planning, ART Sync, and retrospectives
Align team-level objectives with program-level priorities and track delivery outcomes
Coach leaders, teams, and stakeholders on Agile and scaled Agile practices
Foster a culture of collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement
Identify, track, and resolve program-level risks and dependencies across multiple teams
Provide clear and consistent communication on program status, risks, and progress
Leverage delivery metrics to identify opportunities for improvement
Partner with Product, Engineering, and Business leaders to align priorities and delivery plans

Experience leading Agile delivery across multiple teams or large programs
Strong facilitation skills for cross-team planning and coordination
Demonstrated ability to manage risks, dependencies, and program complexity
Experience coaching teams and stakeholders on Agile practices
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Experience with SAFe or other scaled Agile frameworks (preferred)
Familiarity with modern software delivery practices (e.g., DevOps, CI/CD, DevSecOps) (preferred)
Experience with tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar platforms (preferred)
Exposure to program budgeting, capacity planning, or resource management (preferred)