Release Train Manager - Platform

Embark on a transformative journey as Release Train Manager - Platform at Barclays, where you'll spearhead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. You'll harness cutting-edge technology to revolutionize our digital offerings, ensuring unapparelled customer experiences.

To be successful as a Release Train Manager - Platform, you should have experience with:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• At least 3 years in Release Train Manager, Scrum Master, or Agile Program Management roles.
• Proven experience leading delivery of event streaming (Kafka, Pulsar, Kinesis, etc.) and operational data store (Cassandra, MongoDB, Redis, etc.) solutions, preferably in banking or financial services.
• Strong understanding of Agile/SAFe methodologies and experience facilitating Agile ceremonies.
• Familiarity with event-driven architectures, real-time data processing, and operational data stores.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and DevOps practices.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with Agile tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Azure DevOps, etc.
• Knowledge of regulatory, compliance, and security requirements in the banking industry.

Some other highly valued skills include:

• SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) certification or equivalent Agile certifications.
• Experience with large-scale event streaming or operational data store programs.
• Exposure to data governance, data privacy, and real-time analytics frameworks.

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as experience with Release Train Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, Metrics & Reporting, Compliance & Security as well as job-specific skillsets.

This role will be based out of Pune office.

Purpose of the role

Facilitates and supports Agile teams by ensuring they follow Scrum principles. To remove obstacles, enhance team collaboration, and ensure smooth communication, enabling the team to focus on delivering high-quality, iterative results.  Facilitate Scrum events, promote continuous improvement, and act as a bridge between the team and external stakeholders.

Accountabilities

• Facilitate Events: Facilitate events, as needed, and ensure that all events take place and are positive, productive, and kept within the timebox

• Support Iteration Execution: Ensure quality of ceremony artefacts and continuous customer value through iteration execution, maintain backlog refinement, and iterate on stakeholder feedback

• Optimize Flow: Identify and facilitate the removal of conflict impacting team flow, utilizing metrics to empower the team to communicate effectively, making all work visible

• Mitigate Risks: Identify and escalate risks to remove impediments and shield the Squad from interruptions

• Build High-Performing Teams: Foster and coach Agile Team attributes and continuous improvement, encourage stakeholder collaboration, deputise ‘in the moment leadership’, and drive high-performing team attributes

• Stakeholder Management: Facilitate stakeholder collaboration (e.g., business stakeholders, product teams, vendors) and build trust with stakeholders

• Governance and Reporting: Ensure data quality and provide representation at required governance forums, if applicable