Senior Release Train Engineer

By clicking the Apply button I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda s and I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge The Future Begins Here At Takeda we are leading digital evolution and global transformation By building innovative solutions and future-ready capabilities we are meeting the need of patients our people and the planet Bangalore the city which is India s epicenter of Innovation has been selected to be home to Takeda s recently launched Innovation Capability Center We invite you to join our digital transformation journey In this role you will have the opportunity to boost your skills and become the heart of an innovative engine that is contributing to global impact and improvement At Takeda s ICC we Unite in Diversity Takeda is committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative workplace where individuals are recognized for their backgrounds and abilities they bring to our company We are continuously improving our collaborators journey in Takeda and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates Here you will feel welcomed respected and valued as an important contributor to our diverse team The Opportunity As ServiceNow Senior Release Train Engineer your primary responsibility will be to govern the continuous delivery pipeline process for the Agile Release Train working with diverse teams who drive our delivery success You need to have experience managing Scrum teams in a distributed working model In this role you will facilitate the Scaled Agile Framework SAFe Agile Release Train ART processes and program execution escalate impediments manage risk and help drive program-level continuous improvement Your duties will include overseeing the various stages of ServiceNow platform product development and collaborating with the platform management development teams and scrum masters You will also be responsible as a servant leader to enable the deployment and integration of new products features across the ServiceNow platform Responsibilities Establish and communicate annual calendars for Iterations and Program Increments while facilitating end-to-end agile release processes and Program Increment PI planning to ensure readiness and synchronization across Agile Release Train ART Facilitate ART events such as PI Planning System Demos Inspect and Adapt Workshops Scrum of Scrums and ART Synchronization ensuring effective team alignment and communication Assist Product Owners with demand prioritization execution of Program Increment tracking and aggregation of Product Increment objectives into Program Increment objectives Escalate and track program-level impediments manage and optimize the flow of work within the program and ensure alignment between strategy and program-level execution Build strong stakeholder engagement by incorporating stakeholder input into plans and maintaining transparency through regular communication and feedback Help manage risks and dependencies ensuring compliance with Takeda standards and policies and provide program-level status updates to stakeholders on delivery timelines and impediments Measure delivery maturity and performance of both the Agile Release Train and individual teams utilizing dashboards to verify content readiness and prioritize improvements Coordinate and maintain a focus on quality assurance ensuring that ART processes meet agreed-upon quality standards and that improvements are continuously pursued Understand and operate within ART budgets if any communicate program-level resourcing requirements and report funding and resource acquisition needs Facilitate collaboration with internal resources and or external vendors and manage dependencies to maintain smooth workflow and reduce operational risks Provide hands-on training and coaching for leaders teams and members in SAFe while leading a culture of Lean-Agile and continuous improvement through roadshows integration and Communities of Practice Integrate regulatory and compliance alignment into ART processes to ensure all deliverables adhere to industry and organizational requirements particularly crucial in Takeda s regulated environment Facilitate the inclusion of customer feedback into ART objectives and deliverables optimizing value delivery and increasing customer satisfaction Attend program-level demos facilitate continuous integration and identify improvement opportunities to enhance delivery and adoption of SAFe at the organizational level Skills and Qualifications Bachelor s degree or higher in Computer Science Information Technology or relevant work experience Must have SAFe Release Train Engineer certification or at minimum SAFe Scrum Master certification 10 years of work experience including 3 years of hands-on experience as a Release Train Engineer within an organization that has 50-150 people within an Agile Release Train Strong understanding of Agile methodologies e g SAFe Scrum and experience working within Agile frameworks Proficiency with Agile tools such as JIRA JIRA Align TargetProcess and Confluence Ideally 3 years of work experience with ServiceNow modules ServiceNow System Administrator certification preferred ServiceNow Application Developer certification preferred Demonstrated expertise in modern software development practices including DevOps principles CI CD pipelines Agile frameworks SDLC and DevSecOps methodologies Experience working in a multi-locational matrix organization where solution development and delivery is done across multiple ARTs Product Areas teams Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts and align organization on decisions Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to manage priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment What Takeda Can Offer You Takeda is certified as a Top Employer not only in India but also globally No investment we make pays greater dividends than taking good care of our people At Takeda you take the lead on building and shaping your own career Joining the ICC in Bangalore will give you access to high-end technology continuous training and a diverse and inclusive network of colleagues who will support your career growth Benefits It is our priority to provide competitive compensation and a benefit package that bridges your personal life with your professional career Amongst our benefits are Competitive Salary Performance Annual Bonus Flexible work environment including hybrid working Comprehensive Healthcare Insurance Plans for self spouse and children Group Term Life Insurance and Group Accident Insurance programs Health Wellness programs including annual health screening weekly health sessions for employees Employee Assistance Program 5 days of leave every year for Voluntary Service in additional to Humanitarian Leaves Broad Variety of learning platforms Diversity Equity and Inclusion Programs No Meeting Days Reimbursements - Home Internet Mobile Phone Employee Referral Program Leaves - Paternity Leave 4 Weeks Maternity Leave up to 26 weeks Bereavement Leave 5 days About ICC in Takeda Takeda is leading a digital revolution We re not just transforming our company we re improving the lives of millions of patients who rely on our medicines every day As an organization we are committed to our cloud-driven business transformation and believe the ICCs are the catalysts of change for our global organization Li-Hybrid Locations IND - Bengaluru Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time