Release Engineer

Job Description

Release Engineer:
On behalf of our Consulting client, Procom is searching for a Release Engineer for a 6 month contract role. This position is a remote position based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Release Engineer - Job Description:
The Release Engineer will lead and coordinate multiple project teams across a large program, ensuring alignment of priorities, dependencies, risks, and delivery commitments across the Agile Release Train (ART). The role involves driving execution and governance for large-scale technology initiatives involving multiple workstreams, vendors, stakeholder groups, and geographically dispersed teams.

Release Engineer - Responsibilities:
• Lead and coordinate multiple project teams across a large program
• Drive execution and governance for large-scale technology initiatives
• Ensure projects are delivered on-time, within scope, and within budget
• Assist in defining project scope and objectives
• Develop comprehensive project plans to monitor progress
• Manage changes to project scope, schedule, and costs
• Measure performance using project management tools
• Report and escalate to management as needed
• Manage relationships with clients and stakeholders
• Document and manage risks, issues, decisions, and action items
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Facilitate approvals of key documentation
• Delegate project tasks based on team strengths
• Track project performance and analyze goals
• Meet budgetary objectives and adjust project constraints
• Use and develop leadership skills
• Support planning and delivery of AI initiatives
• Ensure governance and risk management for AI technology initiatives

Release Engineer - Mandatory Skills:
• 5+ years of experience in supporting multiple software projects
• 5+ years of Program Management or RTE experience
• In-depth knowledge of software development lifecycles, including Agile
• Familiarity with SharePoint, S4 HANA, MS Project, ServiceNow, Azure Dev Ops
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong management, communication, and collaboration skills
• Experience in dealing with multiple projects and cross-functional teams

Release Engineer – Nice-to-Have Skills:
• SAFe 5 RTE Certification
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Experience working with Agile development processes
• Experience in a professional services organization
• Familiarity with packaged SDLC

Release Engineer – Assignment Length:
This is a 6 month contract position.

Release Engineer - Start Date:
ASAP.

Release Engineer - Assignment Location:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This is a remote position.

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