Be part of something big! Help shape the future of gas for generations to come. At Cadent we're excited to be part of the future of UK energy! We've got a clear roadmap that will drive our performance to the forefront of our industry and support the UK government in achieving its net zero targets by 2050. We're making a difference through innovation and new ways of working. Together we're shaping a cleaner, greener future for our 11 million customers whom we put at the heart of everything we do. As a Release Train Engineer, you will deliver and take ownership of a specialist service and combine key knowledge whilst acting responsibly communicating early. You will promote a positive safety culture through visible proactive, consistent and influential behaviours and use your expertise to help direct strategy based on detailed strategy.
What you'll get to work on
Problem Solving: Identify and address potential roadblocks, risks, and dependencies across teams. Work proactively to resolve conflicts and facilitate timely decision-making to keep the release train on track.
Stakeholder Communication: Working closely with Product Management, provide regular updates on the release train's status, risks, and achievements. Foster strong relationships and effective communication channels with business leaders, development teams, and other relevant parties.
Alignment with Company Strategy: Ensure that the development efforts within the release train align with the broader organizational goals and strategic initiatives.
Agile Leadership: Provide servant leadership to Agile teams within the release train, guiding them in adopting and implementing Agile principles, values, and practices effectively.
Release Planning and Execution: Lead the release planning process by collaborating with Product Owners, Product Managers, and other stakeholders to establish release goals, scope, and schedules. Coordinate and manage the execution of the release plan, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Facilitation: Organize and facilitate key Agile ceremonies, including Program Increment (PI) Planning, Scrum of Scrums, Inspect and Adapt workshops, and more. Foster collaboration, communication, and transparency among cross-functional teams.
Optimising the Flow of Value: within your ART.
Metrics and Reporting: Collect, analyse, and report key metrics related to the release train's progress, velocity, and performance. Use data-driven insights to continuously improve the Agile processes and outcomes.
Finances: supporting the financial monetary budgets by tracking and flagging any derailment to committed deliverables within your ART.
Continuous Improvement: Drive the adoption of Agile best practices and continuous improvement principles. Collaborate with teams to refine processes, optimize workflows, and enhance overall efficiency.
Coaching and Mentoring: Coach and mentor Agile teams, Scrum Masters, and Product Owners on Agile principles and practices. Foster a culture of learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Who we are looking for
- Degree qualifications or the equivalent demonstrable experience in similar or related disciplines
- Proven experience as a Release Train Engineer or in a similar Agile leadership role, preferably within a software development environment.
- Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, particularly SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework).
- Excellent facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.
- Proficiency in Agile tools and software development lifecycle management platforms.
- Problem-solving mindset with the ability to navigate complex challenges.
- Certifications such as SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), or similar Agile certifications are desirable.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Cyber security (IT/OT/Physical) experience, qualifications and awareness of security frameworks and regulations desirable.
- Experience of large solution/scale delivery would be advantageous.
Why Join Us
We offer a host of benefits to suit your lifestyle and support your well-being. These include:
- 25 days' holiday, plus 8 statutory days and an option to buy or sell holiday days
- An Annual Performance Bonus of up to 15% of your salary
- A generous pension scheme where the company double matches your contributions up to 12% i.e. if you contribute 6% a month, the company will contribute 12%
- A competitive salary that's reviewed each year against the market median salary for your role, skills, knowledge and experience
- MyChoices benefits like bicycles, salary sacrifice cars and healthcare that you can pick and choose from. You could get a better deal than you would on the high street and make tax and National Insurance savings
- A free Employee Assistance Line where you can get support and advice on any of the challenges you're facing, completely confidentially
- Support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, course fees, books, examination fees and time off for study leave - so long as it's relevant to your role
- A Matched Giving scheme where the Company will match any funds raised by permanent employees for registered charities up to £400 each year
- Private Medical Insurance for you, your partner and your family available through MyChoices, our flexible benefits programme, with access to a 24 hour Bupa HealthLine
- The chance to say thank you to one another when you've done a good job through our Cadent Congratulates Scheme
- Plus many more benefits that help you join the dots between your work and home life!
We want our employees to achieve a healthy work-life balance and are happy to discuss flexible working options with you if the role can accommodate it. Let us know about your flexibility requirements, whether that be reduced hours, remote working, flexible start/finish times, or compressed hours, and we will be more than happy to explore what's possible for the role.
Diversity and Inclusion
Don't meet every single requirement listed?
Understanding, learning, and celebrating what makes us different, as well as what we have in common, is good for us as individuals and enables us to work better together as one team. Cadent is committed to being an equitable and diverse employer that fosters an inclusive culture for all our employees, therefore, all our employment decisions are assessed based on qualifications, merit, and business need. So, if you're excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification mentioned, we would still love for you to submit your application - You may just be the right person for this role or other opportunities at Cadent.
As a recognised Disability Confident Employer, we are proud to champion inclusion in the workplace and ensure to provide an environment that is accessible to all and supports individuals throughout their journey with Cadent. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process.
We place great importance on equity, diversity and inclusion, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Our employee communities Women in Cadent, Pride at Work (LGBTQ+), Embrace (ethnicity and religion), Thrive! (disability) and the Cadent Military Community can't wait to welcome you!
Circle Back Initiative
As an active and proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we aim to ensure that all candidates receive a response to their application, regardless of the outcome.
We will be receiving applications until the specified date above, though Cadent retains the right to close this vacancy early without prior notification, so it is advisable to complete your application at your earliest convenience.
Be part of something big. Help shape the future of gas for generations to come.
What's next?
To be considered for this role, please submit your application with an up-to-date CV and our Talent Acquisition team will get in touch soon.
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