<p>Kforce has a client in Birmingham, AL that is seeking a Release Train Engineer to lead Agile transformation efforts across multiple teams within the Consumer organization. This role is critical in guiding teams through the adoption of Agile methodologies-particularly Scrum and Kanban-while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and value delivery. The successful Release Train Engineer will act as a coach, mentor, and servant leader, partnering with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and delivery teams to transition them into high-performing Agile teams. This position focuses heavily on Agile transformation activities, not release coordination, and requires a hands-on leader who can inspire change while providing structured guidance.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Lead Agile Release Trains (ART) and serve as a mentor to other RTEs/Scrum Masters </li><li>Oversee large or multiple product verticals with complex scope and interdependencies </li><li>Facilitate Agile transformation activities, including transitioning teams to Scrum and Kanban </li><li>Coach Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and delivery teams on Agile practices and mindsets </li><li>Act as the first point of contact for Agile-related questions and coaching needs </li><li>Work closely with teams until they are fully transitioned and self-sustaining </li><li>Support change management initiatives, encouraging and educating teams throughout the transformation journey </li><li>Leverage Agile metrics and ceremonies to identify areas for continuous improvement and maximize organizational performance </li><li>Resolve and escalate impediments, manage risks, and assure delivery of value in alignment with company strategy </li><li>Coordinate and facilitate large planning and solutioning sessions across multiple teams </li><li>Collaborate with stakeholders, including Product Management, PMO, and other ARTs, to ensure alignment of strategy and execution </li><li>Track features and capabilities through development while ensuring transparency and effective communication* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience) </li><li>5+ years of experience as a Release Train Engineer, Scrum Master, Product Owner, or Agile Project/Program Manager </li><li>Strong Agile team leadership experience with proven ability to coach and mentor teams </li><li>Experience facilitating Agile ceremonies, large-scale planning, and cross-team collaboration </li><li>Deep understanding of Agile at Scale philosophies and methodologies (SAFe, LeSS, or similar) </li><li>Exceptional interpersonal, facilitation, and communication skills-able to connect with technical and non-technical audiences </li><li>Proven ability to manage change, encourage adoption, and foster an Agile mindset across diverse teams </li></ul> <p>Preferred</p> <ul> <li>Scaled Agile certifications (SAFe Release Train Engineer, SAFe Agilist, Agile Practitioner, etc.) </li><li>Experience leveraging and interpreting Agile delivery metrics </li><li>Familiarity with transformation programs involving multiple teams and platforms </li></ul> <p>Additional Role Insights</p> <ul> <li>The company is mid-transformation-currently 68 teams, with at least one-third not yet trained in Scrum/Kanban </li><li>This role will focus on coaching, transformation, and process adoption, not direct release coordination </li><li>Strong emphasis on servant leadership, change management, and hands-on guidance </li></ul>