Release Train Engineer Role Servant leader for the Agile Release Train
RTE Responsibilities
| Area | Responsibilities |
|---|
| Facilitation | PI Planning, Scrum of Scrums, ART Sync, Inspect & Adapt |
| Impediments | Escalate and remove obstacles across teams |
| Risk Management | Track and manage program-level risks (ROAM) |
| Communication | Bridge between teams, stakeholders, and management |
| Continuous Improvement | Drive relentless improvement across the ART |
| Metrics | Track ART health, velocity, and predictability |
Key Relationships
Product Management
Partners on vision, roadmap, and priorities
System Architect
Aligns technical decisions and enablers
Scrum Masters
Coaches and supports team-level agility
Business Owners
Ensures business value delivery
Servant Leader Mindset
- Enable: Create environment for teams to succeed
- Coach: Guide teams toward self-organization
- Facilitate: Run effective ceremonies and events
- Protect: Shield teams from external disruptions
Exam Focus Areas
- RTE is a servant leader, not a traditional manager
- Reports to Solution Train Engineer (if in Large Solution)
- Owns the ART processes, not the content/product
- Primary facilitator of all ART-level events
