Program Manager (Remote)

GovCIO is seeking a Release Train Engineer to lead a team of data professionals in support of Veterans Affairs ensuring the full lifecycle of the Veteran experience is properly ingested, driving program and process improvements. This position will be fully remote within the United States position.

The Release Train Engineer (RTE) serves as a servant leader and coach for the Agile Release Train (ART). They ensure the smooth operation of ART events and practices and assist Agile Teams in their success. The RTE facilitates communication with stakeholders, problem-solving, and risk management. The RTE also manages impediments and fosters continuous improvement. They are integral to the ART leadership, collaborating with Product Management, the System Architect, and Business Owners to achieve effective outcomes on the ART.

• Managing the Agile release train (ART) flow of value for the project
• Coordinating and aligning ART activities with the organization's strategic goals
• Serving as a liaison between product management, development and operations teams
• Maintaining calendars for program increments (PIs), or phases of ART projects
• Implementing PI planning events and monitoring their progress
• Monitoring the development and implementation of new programs and features
• Helping the ART manage and mitigate risks, such as budget and productivity issues
• Identifying and managing bottlenecks through resource allocation
• Encouraging teams within the ART to collaborate on certain tasks to meet goals
• Promoting improvement through inspect and adapt (I&A) events after PI completions

Required Skills and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Systems, Business or related scientific /technical discipline

15 years

4 years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for education

Clearance Required:  The ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust clearance.

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Pay Range

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.