Release Train Engineer - IntelliScript (Remote)

What We Do Milliman IntelliScript is a group of a few hundred experts in fields ranging from actuarial science to information technology to clinical practice. Together, we develop and deploy category-defining, data-driven, software-as-a-service (SaaS) products for a broad spectrum of insurance clients. We're a business unit within Milliman, Inc., a respected consultancy with offices around the world. Candidates who have their pick of jobs are drawn to IntelliScript's entrepreneurial and collaborative culture of innovation, excellence, exceptional customer service, balance, and transparency. Every single person has a voice in our company, and we challenge each other to push the outer limits of our full, diverse potential. And, we've shown sustained growth that ensures you'll have room to grow your skillset, responsibilities, and career. Our team is smart, down-to-earth, and ready to listen to your best ideas. We reward excellence and offer competitive compensation and benefits. Visit our LinkedIn page for a closer look at our company, and learn more about our cultural values here. What this position entails Supporting IntelliScript's Product Management and Development functions, this new role will be a key part of our success and is critical to our future growth. As a Release Train Engineer working closely Product Management and Architecture, you will support product development and delivery across multiple Agile Teams aligned to an Agile Release Train. This goal driven program leader with a collaborative team-player attitude will ensure the Product Vision is delivered and be instrumental in the rollout of the Scaled Agile Framework across the organization. What you'll be doing Work closely with Product Management and System Architect, establishing a product governance structure where decision-making is weighted toward empowered teams by: Defining and monitoring relevant metrics to ensure achievement of appropriate business outcomes Providing daily leadership and coaching to scrum masters, team members, and agile managers in the successful adoption and application of scaled agile practices Act as an Execution lead closely partnering with the Product Manager & IT Delivery Owner to guide one agile release train Drive delivery and continuous improvement by utilizing feedback and metrics (quality, delivery rate, etc.) to identify areas of opportunity Provide regular and open communication across the program and stakeholders for transparency and awareness of progress and impediments Work with management to ensure smooth rollout of SAFe to the organization, including providing training, input and direction to help establish standards and procedures What we need 3+ years experience leading Agile Release Trains in product focused organization 6+ years' experience in Information Technology field, software development, and project management Mastery of complex facilitation and dependency management techniques Highly developed relationship skills and the ability to establish credibility and influence within the internal organization Servant leadership, coaching mindset enabling development teams to ensure successful delivery of commitments Ability to understand strategic vision and translate that to detailed view of work requirements, dependencies and risks requiring mitigation to achieve Sense of curiosity and open-mindedness in approach to solutions to meet stakeholder needs What you bring to the table Excellent skills in communication, risk assessment, change management, and stakeholder management Adept at leading through influence across all levels in the organization Highly organized and execution focused, accountable and driven High degree of emotional intelligence, ability to "read the room" and tailor and deliver messages appropriately Sound decision making skills Highly skilled at managing change and resolving conflict Significant experience working with Agile Project Management tools (JIRA) to monitor product development and delivery and track business outcomes In-depth knowledge of IT concepts, strategies and methodologies and their application to business opportunities Experience working with external partners to define and complete product development work as part of a larger workstream Outstanding collaboration skills, prior experience working in a matrix and geographically distributed organization Technical knowledge with a desired emphasis on current industry trends including cloud-based development and Agile development best practices Wish list Understanding of domain architecture and upstream/downstream dependencies and support the program in risk management 8+ years' experience specifically software development program management Location This position will be based out of the Milliman office in Brookfield, WI; however, this position is open to remote work. Applicants must be willing to travel to the Milliman office in Brookfield, WI as needed. The base salary for the position will vary with the candidate's qualifications and experience. The salary range for this position is $95,000 - $175,000 depending on relevant factors, including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, and location. If overall experience is less than 10 years the range would be $95,000 to $155,000; for experience of greater than 10 years, the range would be $105,000 to $175,000. In addition, we offer a performance-based bonus plan, profit sharing, and generous benefits. Milliman Benefits (U.S. only) We offer competitive benefits which include the following based on plan eligibility: Medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and their dependents, including domestic partners A 401(k) plan with matching program, and profit sharing contribution Employee Assistance Program (EAP) A discretionary bonus program Paid Time Off (PTO) starts accruing on the first day of work and can be used for any reason; full-time employees will accrue 15 days of PTO per year, and employees working less than a full-time schedule will accrue PTO at a prorated amount based on hours worked Family building benefits, including adoption and fertility assistance and paid parental leave up to 12 weeks for employees who have worked for Milliman for at least 12 months and have worked at least 1,250 hours in the preceding 12-month period A minimum of 8 paid holidays Milliman covers 100% of the premiums for life insurance, AD&D, and both short-term and long-term disability coverage Flexible spending accounts allow employees to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for dependent care, transportation, and applicable medical needs