Sr Program Manager / Release Train Engineer (RTE)
Milestone Technologies is seeking a
Sr Program Manager / Release Train Engineer (RTE)
to lead and manage a large, long‑term global program. This program focuses on global change management coordination and delivery, supporting their cutting‑edge clinical trials innovation efforts.
As the
Release Train Engineer (RTE) , you will oversee multiple workstreams within a transformative, high‑impact program. You will work closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure smooth execution, proactively manage risks, and drive successful delivery. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic, innovative team driving change in clinical trials.
Key Responsibilities
Facilitation and Coordination
Facilitate Program Increment (PI) Planning, ART syncs, retrospectives, and system demos.
Coordinate cross‑team dependencies to ensure alignment and smooth delivery.
Act as a communication bridge between stakeholders, Product Management, and Agile Teams.
Agile Leadership
Foster a culture of continuous improvement by identifying bottlenecks and opportunities for optimization.
Support Scaled Agile transformation by mentoring teams and individuals.
Drive adherence to SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) practices and principles.
Program Execution
Track and report ART progress, risks, and issues, typically using tools like Jira or ADO.
Escalate and resolve impediments, working with stakeholders to remove obstacles.
Ensure deliverables align with business goals and timelines.
Stakeholder Collaboration
Partner with Product Management, Product Owners, and System Architects to maintain a cohesive roadmap.
Collaborate with Scrum Masters, Team Leads, and other RTEs to ensure coordination across ARTs.
Communicate status, risks, and dependencies to senior leadership and stakeholders.
Metrics and Reporting
Monitor ART performance using metrics like velocity, predictability, and delivery lead time.
Ensure teams are effectively estimating, planning, and meeting PI objectives.
Training
Certified to train internal teams in courses like Leading SAFe and SAFe Scrum XP, as well as launch Agile Release Trains (ARTs). (SAFe SPC Certified)
Additional Responsibilities may include
Support of Team level scrum activities to include all ceremonies, team maturity,
Lead the initiation, planning, development, and delivery of new platform development initiatives using
Veeva’s risk management toolsets.
Provide program‑level visibility across multiple workstreams, ensuring alignment with overall program goals and timelines.
Identify risks and proactively propose corrective actions to keep the program on track.
Monitor and manage the impact of ancillary projects, ensuring that changes are tracked and potential risks are mitigated.
Foster collaboration across teams to ensure resources stay aligned and focused on the program’s objectives.
Work closely with senior stakeholders to understand program prerequisites, platforms, and specific deliverables.
Adapt to the client’s pace and delivery methods, providing flexibility and senior‑level expertise to ensure successful outcomes.
Qualifications
Hands‑on experience in program‑level ownership, overseeing the initiation, planning, development, and delivery of new platform development initiatives.
Proven expertise in using
Veeva’s risk management toolsets.
Previous experience managing large, transformative programs within the Gx P pharmaceutical industry.
Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to drive collaboration across diverse teams.
Ability to navigate complex global programs, identify risks, and develop effective solutions.
Comfortable working with senior‑level stakeholders and understanding diverse project requirements.
Experience using Jira, Miro, MS Office 365
Basic Qualifications
Doctorate degree and 4 years of experience in Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery or related field OR
Master's degree with 8 years of experience in Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery or related field OR
Bachelor's degree with 10 years of experience in Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery or related field
Certifications
SAFe – SPC
SAFe - RTE
SAFe – APM
Preferred
Experience in clinical trials innovation or related pharmaceutical fields.
Senior‑level consulting experience in managing large‑scale programs within the pharmaceutical industry.
Tools
Jira will be used for tracking and managing sprints.
Miro
MS Office 365
Smartsheet
