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About Humana
Humana Inc. is a leading American for-profit health insurance company based in Louisville, Kentucky, specializing in Medicare Advantage plans.
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Listed pay typically runs
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The Lead Release Train Engineer serves as a servant leader, facilitator, and coach for a complex Agile Release Train (ART) supporting multiple Scrum teams. This role focuses on facilitating ART execution, promoting Lean-Agile practices, and removing impediments to ensure the successful delivery of strategic initiatives. Day-to-day responsibilities include leading ceremonies like Program Increment Planning, Scrum of Scrums, and Inspect and Adapt workshops, while coaching Scrum Masters and Product Owners. The position requires expertise in the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), Scrum, Kanban, and Lean-Agile principles. Candidates should possess proficiency with Agile Lifecycle Management tools such as Jira Align and Azure DevOps. The role operates within a technically complex environment, managing dependencies and risks across large-scale programs and value streams to improve delivery outcomes and operational excellence.
Facilitate ART events including PI Planning, Scrum of Scrums, System Demos, and Inspect and Adapt workshops.
Coach and mentor Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and technical teams on Lean-Agile practices and mindsets.
Identify and resolve program-level dependencies, risks, and impediments that impact the flow of value.
Align strategic objectives with execution by partnering with Product Management and Solution Management stakeholders.
Utilize Agile metrics and dashboards to assess ART performance and identify opportunities for increased efficiency.
Drive continuous improvement by leading the execution of improvement initiatives and fostering Communities of Practice.
Ensure teams maintain focus on quality, predictability, and the achievement of specific business outcomes.
What we're looking for
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
7+ years of related experience, including 5+ years as a Scrum Master, Agile Coach, Release Train Engineer, or similar leadership role.
Extensive experience leading Agile Release Trains within a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment.
Current SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE), SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), or comparable SAFe certification.
Advanced knowledge of Agile delivery methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, and Lean-Agile principles.
Demonstrated success leading large, complex programs and value streams across multiple teams and stakeholder groups.
Master's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (preferred).
Advanced proficiency with Jira Align, Azure DevOps, or other Agile Lifecycle Management tools (preferred).