Tasks
PURPOSE
We are looking for an outstanding Release Train Engineer, who will help us bring our Agile Release Train (ART) and Teams to the next level. You will coach a newly formed ART developing Porsche’s next-generation in-vehicle infotainment system from the ground up, enhancing our customers’ driving experience. Based in Ludwigsburg, you will be part of a cross-functional product team. In your role, you will contribute to the ART’s success by supporting from the ramp-up phase, embedding agile values and principles from the start, and fostering excellent collaboration within the ART. Additionally you will oversee and coordinate overarching product processes and execution, facilitate agile ceremonies, and ensure alignment across teams and stakeholders within the organization.
The ART is part of our Portfolio Vehicle. Within this Portfolio we work in cross-functional product teams across the globe, to develop premium customized Porsche services which are integrated seamlessly into existing digital life of our customers. Global collaboration and synergies based on lean and data-driven processes are key to our success. If you want to actively shape our products and are always curious to try out new paths, then Porsche Digital is the right place for you.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Coaching the newly established product development ART within Vehicle Infotainment Product Development, including role-specific coaching and facilitating ART events.
- Overseeing and coordinating the processes and execution of the overarching product organization.
- Managing risks and dependencies to ensure smooth delivery of product increments.
- Passionate about designing and shaping agile organizational structures as part of the digitization in leading industrial companies.
- Continuously optimizing the Agile Release Train while aligning with lean-agile values and principles.
- Acting as a servant leader in the Agile Release Train, identifying and resolving cross-team risks and dependencies.
- Responsible for optimizing the flow for the ART.
- Conducting role-specific coaching and enablement for Product Managers, Architects, Agile Team Coaches, Product Owners, Business Owners, and other stakeholders.
- Facilitating SAFe events, such as PI Planning, System Demo, ART Sync, and more.
- Raising awareness within the business and management about the specifics and requirements of agile product development.
- Imparting expert knowledge to broaden the agile methodology toolbox.
- Supporting the development of strong cross-functional teams by promoting self-management, autonomy, and a lean-agile mindset.
- Creating an environment that fosters continuous learning through feedback, experimentation, and positive team health.
- Collaborating with other Coaches and RTEs to ensure comprehensive SAFe implementation
Qualifications
- Successfully completed studies in social sciences, psychology, business psychology, economics, industrial engineering, IT (or comparable)
- Several years of extensive practical experience as a Scrum Master, Agile Coach or Release Train Engineer in agile software development
- Excellent analytical and conceptual skills as well as strong goal and result orientation, combined with a systems thinking mindset
- Strong communication skills to handle stakeholders such as Car Line Representatives, Product Managers, Business Owner, Domain Architects, Line Managers, etc.
- Experience in developing value streams is desirable
- Very good English skills and confident handling of the tools of a Release Train Engineer (e.g. MS Office, Jira, Confluence, Miro)
- Ideally certified as SAFe® Release Train Engineer (RTE) or SAFe® Program Consultant (SPC)
- Extensive experience with agile working methods such as Scrum, Kanban and SAFe
- Concrete experience in software development, engineering or organizational development is desirable
- High level of commitment, initiative, as well as teamwork and communication skills
- We value excellent networking skills and foster an inclusive team culture as well as continuous learning
- Fluent in englisch
- German is a plus
At a Glance
Wherever dream cars are built, dream jobs are never far away. Join our team to develop digital products that make our cars even more exciting.
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WHAT AWAITS YOU
- Competitive payment
- Thirty days of paid vacation
- Referral bonuses for bringing new talent on board
- Flexible working model (you and your team decide when to be in the office)
- Food allowance for Speisewerk (Ludwigsburg)
- Access to VW canteen (Berlin)
- A coffee bot that helps you to network while working remotely
- Access to our corporate benefits
- Company pension scheme
- Mobility leasing option (e.g. Jobrad, VW Leasing)
- A subsidy for your VVS / BVG ticket
- Modern working environment
- Dog-friendly Office
- Regular surveys to measure your happiness at Porsche Digital
- Personal growth budget
How to apply?
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