Release Train Engineer (RTE) / Senior Scrum Master – Agile & PMO

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We have an exciting opportunity for Senior Program Manager- PMO office

Release Train Engineer (RTE) / Senior Scrum Master – Agile & PMO Transformation
Location: Bengaluru , India (Hybrid)
Organization: India Digital Capability Center (IDCC) 

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Release Train Engineer (RTE) / Senior Scrum Master to join the PW DT PMO and play a pivotal role in establishing a Agile delivery practice and capability within the India Digital Capability Center (IDCC).

This leader will be responsible for coaching and enabling Scaled Agile ways of working, driving iterative and product-centric delivery, and standing up a mature delivery governance model that seamlessly integrates Agile execution with Traditional PMO disciplines.

In addition to serving as an RTE for complex, mission-critical digital programs, this role will build and lead Agile delivery capabilities, partner closely with Product, Engineering, Architecture, and Business leaders, and help evolve a hybrid Agile-PMO operating model aligned to global standards and the RTX CORE Operating System.

What You Will Do

Scaled Agile & Delivery Leadership

• Serve as Release Train Engineer (RTE) for one or more Agile Release Trains (ARTs), facilitating PI Planning, Inspect & Adapt, System Demos, and Scrum of Scrums
• Enable end-to-end flow of value across product teams, dependencies, vendors, and shared services
• Coach Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and Delivery Leads on SAFe®, Agile, and Lean principles
• Drive predictable, iterative delivery while managing risks, dependencies, and impediments at scale

Agile Management Office (AMO) Build-Out

• Design and establish an Agile Management practice and capability that complements and integrates with the Traditional PMO
• Define Agile governance, metrics, and reporting standards (flow, predictability, outcomes, OKRs)
• Balance Agile autonomy with enterprise controls, audit readiness, and compliance
• Enable hybrid delivery models (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) across the IDCC portfolio

Program, Portfolio & Service Delivery Management

• Lead large, complex digital initiatives spanning multiple teams, geographies, and stakeholders
• Partner with Global PMO leadership to provide portfolio-level insights, delivery health, and capacity planning
• Support PMO service offerings, including:
  • Delivery governance & cadence
  • Dependency and risk management
  • Program coordination and reporting
  • Planview (or equivalent) Agile & portfolio tooling enablement
• Ensure alignment with global delivery standards and common frameworks

Coaching, People & Capability Development

• Build, mentor, and grow a high-performing Agile delivery community within IDCC
• Develop next-generation Scrum Masters and RTEs
• Raise delivery maturity and execution standards across teams
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, psychological safety, and accountability

Stakeholder Partnership & Communication

• Act as a trusted thought partner to Product, Business, Engineering, and Architecture leaders
• Communicate effectively at team, program, and portfolio levels
• Influence without authority in complex, matrixed environments
• Champion change and enable organizational adoption of Agile at scale

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Apply the RTX CORE Operating System to identify improvement opportunities
• Drive Inspect & Adapt actions based on data, retrospectives, and outcomes
• Promote Lean thinking, flow optimization, and value-based prioritization

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree
• 15+ years of overall experience, with 10+ years in delivery leadership roles
• Proven experience as a Release Train Engineer, Senior Scrum Master, or Agile Program Lead
• Hands-on experience leading large-scale, complex digital programs
• Deep expertise in Scaled Agile (SAFe® or equivalent)

Qualifications We Prefer

• SAFe RTE, SPC, PMP, Agile, Lean, or Six Sigma certification
• People leadership experience (direct or matrixed)
• Experience building or operating an Agile Management Office (AMO) or Hybrid PMO
• Strong understanding of product-centric operating models
• Experience working in global, regulated, or engineering-heavy environments
• Strong proficiency with Agile/Portfolio tools (Planview, Jira, ADO, Rally, etc.)

Key Competencies

• Expert facilitation and servant leadership mindset
• Exceptional influencing and stakeholder management skills
• Systems thinking and dependency management
• Strong problem-solving in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
• Ability to bridge Agile execution with enterprise governance
• Passion for coaching, talent development, and transformation leadership

Daycare for young children
Advancement programs to enhance education skills
Flexible work schedules
Leadership and training programs
Comprehensive benefits, savings, and pension plans
Financial support for parental leave
Reward programs for outstanding work

Role type:

Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

Employment Type:

• Full-time

• This position requires flexibility to support outside the regular office hours as per the need basis

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