Release Train Engineer

What Agile contributes to Cardinal Health

Information Technology oversees the effective development, delivery, and operation of computing and information services. This function anticipates, plans, and delivers Information Technology solutions and strategies that enable operations and drive business value.

Agile is responsible for leading, planning and implementing new ways of working for our business development teams centered on agile and DevSecOps practices. This includes creating, training and coaching of standard work practices and learning, implementing and reinforcing these practices toward the goal of greater business agility.

Responsibilities

• Run key events like PI Planning, scrum of scrum, and retrospectives.

• Help identify and manage risks and dependencies.

• Help teams communicate with stakeholders and customers and improve transparency.

• Coach teams and leaders on Agile practices and mindsets.

• Help teams prioritize features and ensure the Product Backlog is healthy.

• Use tools like the ART Kanban to optimize value flow and reduce lead time.

• Analyze patterns and risks to identify areas for improvement.

• Work with product and technology teams to ensure the product vision is translated into a workable roadmap.

• Maintain visual progress metrics and publish communications that outline the program's goals.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of experience as a member of a software development team, preferred

• Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred

• 4+ years of experience working as an agile coach/scrum master preferred

• BA, BS or equivalent experience in related field preferred. Advance Degree may be required

• First level Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM I) preferred

• Experience running large Agile projects with multiple agile teams using SAFe agile or other agile frameworks

• Experience coaching other Scrum Masters to drive consistency across multiple agile teams by diligently applying agile values, principles, and practices in the timely delivery of software that brought meaningful business value

• Experience creating agile KPI's and measuring teams' performance with KPI's.

• Knowledge of numerous well documented patterns and techniques for filling in the intentional gaps left in the Scrum approach (example: tracking and reporting team performance metrics, burn up/ burn down techniques, numerous retrospective formats, etc.)

• Good skills and knowledge of servant leadership, facilitation, situational awareness, conflict resolution, continual improvement, empowerment, and increasing transparency

• Excellent communication and mentoring skills

• Proficient PC skills; including working knowledge of Microsoft Office products

• Proficient JIRA skills; including working knowledge of JQL, dashboards, etc.

• Strong analytical, problem solving, organizational, and planning skills

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies advanced knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to manage a wide variety of projects

• Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals

• Recommends new practices, processes, metrics, or models

• Works on or may lead complex projects of large scope

• Projects may have significant and long-term impact

• Provides solutions which may set precedent

• Independently determines method for completion of new projects

• Receives guidance on overall project objectives

• Acts as a mentor to less experienced colleagues

Anticipated salary range: $121,600 - $173,700

Bonus eligible: Yes

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage

• Paid time off plan

• Health savings account (HSA)

• 401k savings plan

• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay

• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• Work-Life resources

• Paid parental leave

• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 01/07/2025 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

#LI-Remote

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

To read and review this privacy notice click here (~~~)