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Release Train Engineer (RTE)/Agile Coach

Agile Coach / Release Train Engineer (RTE)
12+ Month Contract (W2 ONLY, NO  C-C)
Liberty, NC (Onsite 4-5 days a week)

We are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Agile Coach and Release Train Engineer (RTE) to guide teams, leaders, and the organization in adopting, scaling, and optimizing Agile practices. This role blends enterprise Agile coaching with hands-on SAFe execution, serving as both a change agent and a servant leader for one or more Agile Release Trains (ARTs).

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in SAFe and Agile frameworks, strong facilitation and leadership skills, and a proven ability to drive Agile maturity, improve delivery outcomes, and align teams to strategic business objectives.

Key Responsibilities Agile Coaching & Transformation

• Coach cross-functional teams, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, Product Managers, and leaders on Agile values, principles, and best practices.
  
  
• Lead and support Agile transformation initiatives at the team, program, and enterprise levels.
  
  
• Assess Agile maturity and define actionable roadmaps for continuous improvement.
  
  
• Facilitate Agile training, workshops, and coaching sessions across all organizational levels.
  
  
• Act as a change agent by influencing organizational mindset, behaviors, and operating models.
  
  
• Promote a culture of continuous learning, feedback, and relentless improvement.

• Serve as the Release Train Engineer (RTE) for one or more Agile Release Trains.
  
  
• Facilitate SAFe events including PI Planning, Scrum of Scrums, ART Sync, System Demos, and Inspect & Adapt.
  
  
• Partner with Product Management, System Architects, and Business Owners to ensure alignment on priorities and delivery.
  
  
• Identify, manage, and help resolve risks, dependencies, and impediments across teams.
  
  
• Track and communicate program-level metrics, progress, and outcomes.
  
  
• Ensure predictable delivery of value while maintaining quality and sustainability.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to remove organizational and systemic impediments to Agile adoption.
  
  
• Support and guide the implementation and optimization of Agile tools such as Jira, Jira Align, Azure DevOps, or Rally.
  
  
• Provide transparent reporting and insights on Agile adoption, flow, and delivery performance.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred).
  
  
• 5+ years of experience as an Agile Coach, RTE, or senior Agile practitioner.
  
  
• Strong hands-on experience with SAFe, including ART leadership and facilitation.
  
  
• Deep knowledge of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, LeSS, XP).
  
  
• Experience coaching at team, program, and enterprise levels.
  
  
• Exceptional facilitation, mentoring, and communication skills.
  
  
• Proven leadership and stakeholder engagement capabilities.

• SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) or SAFe RTE
  
  
• Certified Scrum Professional (CSP)
  
  
• ICAgile Certified Professional – Agile Coaching (ICP-ACC)
  
  
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
  
  
• PMI-ACP or equivalent Agile certification

• Experience with Jira, Jira Align, Azure DevOps, Rally, or similar tooling.
  
  
• Background in software development, engineering, or product management.
  
  
• Experience operating in large-scale, regulated, or complex enterprise environments.
  
  
• Experience supporting multiple ARTs or portfolio-level initiatives.

• Tune this for a specific industry (banking, retail, healthcare, tech)
  
  
• Adjust seniority (principal / lead / director-level)
  
  
• Align it to contract vs. FTE or SAFe-heavy vs. coaching-heavy emphasis
  
  

Estimated Min Rate: $75.00
Estimated Max Rate: $85.00


What’s In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

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