We are looking for an RTE for one of our agile trains, Fondexpressen

Are you an experienced and inspiring leader in agile development? As a Release Train Engineer (RTE) for one of our agile and cross-functional trains, Fondexpressen, you will play a central role in leading and optimizing the work. You will build strong relationships, drive continuous improvements, and ensure that all teams work effectively and frictionlessly. With us, you will have the opportunity to help shape the future in a developing and inclusive environment, where innovation and sustainability are in focus. If you are passionate about coaching, leading change, and creating effective flows, this could be the role for you!

About the job

You will be part of the train management team, which consists of a train architect (TA), Release Train Engineer (RTE), and Product Leader, commonly referred to as Product Manager (PM).

As our RTE, you will be responsible for how the work is conducted between teams and other roles within the train using agile methods and mindsets.

As a Release Train Engineer, your leadership is based on trust-based relationships, and you act as a coach for the train's members in everything related to agile working methods and the fundamental principles that our way of working is based on.

As a Release Train Engineer with us, you are the oil and lubricant of the train. Your main task as an RTE is to ensure that the train's teams work as efficiently and frictionlessly as possible.

Your main responsibilities include:

• coaching, building relationships to optimize teams and flow through the train
• driving continuous improvement work and problem-solving regarding processes and methods
• communicating the train's overall status to stakeholders around and in the train in a systematic and learning approach
• tracking and visualizing the train's capacity
• driving continuous improvement work and problem-solving regarding processes and methods
• tracking dependencies against other initiatives around the train as needed
• following up, escalating, and removing obstacles for the train regarding both development and management
• managing risks and dependencies at the train level
• facilitating and supporting the train's various ceremonies and processes
• coaching product management and Scrum masters in Lean and Agile

You will belong to the IT department in the line structure, but your agile train is cross-functional with capabilities from several different departments within the authority. In the IT department, we have about 350 employees, and our socially important mission means we need to grow. As part of our IT department, you will work in a developing environment, focusing on employee engagement and new ideas. At the same time, we put a lot of energy into creating an inclusive culture with a focus on equality and sustainable employees. We believe that different perspectives and experiences make us better!

Your profile

It is not just what you have done or how long, but above all your ability to do what is most important to us. As an RTE, you have strong leadership skills and can inspire, guide, and support teams through change and improvement. You have a collaborative ability that allows you to work closely with other RTEs, product management, and teams to create effective and well-functioning flows. With your holistic view, you see the development train's role in a larger context, identify dependencies, and act proactively to optimize delivery. You are stable and secure in yourself, handle challenges professionally, and maintain a solution-focused approach even in pressured situations. Additionally, you are self-driven, take initiative, and push work forward in a dynamic and complex environment.

To be considered for the role, you also need to have:

• academic education in technology or equivalent
• several years of experience working with agile methods, preferably in the role of RTE, agile coach, or Scrum Master
• experience leading changes in working methods
• experience setting up metrics, key figures, and associated goals
• experience coaching both teams and individuals
• experience with multiple frameworks, methods, and best practices and how to make them work together

It is advantageous if you also have:

• several years of experience in the role of RTE
• certifications such as SAFe Program Consultant or SAFe RTE
• experience developing a business based on ITIL

All documentation is done in Swedish, so it is important that you have a good command of the Swedish language.

We offer

A government assignment that is truly important! A workplace where we care about our employees having a good balance between work and leisure. We offer flexible working hours and the opportunity to work partially from home. As a state employee, you also have good employment conditions and a benefits package with wellness, days off, and good vacation and pension conditions. Our office in Hornstull is centrally located in bright and beautiful premises in Skofabriken.

You can read more about our benefits and what it is like to work with us here (#).

Good to know

The position is a permanent full-time employment, and we apply a 6-month probationary period.

The employment may be placed in a security class.

The location is Stockholm.

Your application

We work competency-based throughout the process and are committed to an inclusive, fair, objective, and candidate-friendly process. Therefore, we ask you to answer a number of selection questions instead of requesting a personal letter.

We may use psychological tests.

If you have protected personal information, please contact the recruiting manager who will assist you with your application.

We strive for a balanced gender distribution and see diversity as a strength, therefore we welcome applicants from different backgrounds.

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