Senior Manager, Release Train Engineer

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Learn more at Function: Technology Product & Platform ManagementJob Sub Function: Technical Product ManagementJob Category: People LeaderAll Job Posting Locations: São Paulo, BrazilJob DescriptionJohnson & Johnson is recruiting for a Senior Manager, Release Train Engineer to support the MedTech Butterfly Transformation.
This position can be based remotely in Brazil or United States.As part of the MedTech Butterfly transformation, the Release Train Engineer (RTE) will play an important role in driving business agility and enabling the Sales workstream to deliver value at scale.
The RTE acts as a servant leader and coach for the Agile Release Train (ART), facilitating the delivery of high-impact capabilities across global teams while ensuring alignment with enterprise goals, product strategy, and Lean-Agile principles.This role requires deep knowledge of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), demonstrable experience orchestrating multi-functional collaboration, and the ability to navigate complex dependencies and stakeholder dynamics in a regulated, fast-paced environment.Key ResponsibilitiesAct as Release Train Engineer (RTE) to lead and support the Sales ART in alignment with Butterfly CxM goalsLead and optimize flow of value through the Agile Release Train using tools like Kanban and SAFe metricsEstablish and maintain the ART calendar, including Iterations and Program Increments (PIs)Drive PI Planning readiness, enabling synthesis of Vision, Roadmap, and Backlogs through continuous exploration practicesFacilitate PI Planning events and associated Pre- and Post-PI planning meetingsSupervise the execution of Features and Capabilities across teams and identify risks earlyLead ART syncs and System Demos to maintain alignment and visibility across the programSupport decision-making through team-level and program-level estimation activitiesCoach teams, leaders, and Scrum Masters on Lean-Agile best practicesIdentify, escalate, and remove impediments while helping manage program-level risks and dependenciesAdvise on resourcing needs and bottleneck mitigation strategiesDrive collaboration between teams and partner functions (e.g., Data, Architecture, Engineering)Partner with Product Management, Product Owners, and business partners to ensure strategy-execution alignmentImprove DevOps and Release on Demand maturity to enhance value stream performanceCollaborate with the Butterfly TMO (Transformation Management Office) to ensure operational excellence and reportingEnsure compliance with Lean Budgeting practices and MedTech financial guardrailsFacilitate Inspect & Adapt workshops to drive continuous improvement and elevate team agilityDevelop Communities of Practice and help embed engineering excellence and Built-In Quality standardsQualificationsDemonstrable experience running Scaled Agile (SAFe) programs in large, matrixed environmentsSolid understanding of Agile delivery models, with the ability to coach teams and executives in Lean-Agile principlesExcellent facilitation and interpersonal skills, especially across global and multi-functional stakeholder groupsExperience with Agile tools such as Jira, Rally, or similar enterprise agile management systemsFamiliarity with DevOps, CI/CD, and Lean Portfolio Management is preferredExperience working within regulated industries (e.g., MedTech, Pharma, Life Sciences) is a plusSAFe Agilist certification (SA) is required; RTE certification is strongly preferredPlease note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements.
While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):United States - Requisition Number: R-028020Brazil - Requisition Number: R-032462#JNJTech
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