Position Description
Company Profile:Founded in 1976, CGI is among the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world. With 94,000 consultants and professionals across the globe, CGI delivers an end-to-end portfolio of capabilities, from strategic IT and business consulting to systems integration, managed IT and business process services and intellectual property solutions. CGI works with clients through a local relationship model complemented by a global delivery network that helps clients digitally transform their organizations and accelerate results. CGI Fiscal 2024 reported revenue is CA$14.68 billion and CGI shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB). Learn more at cgi.com.Position: Associate Consultant - Release Train EngineerExperience: 8-12 yearsCategory: Software Development/ EngineeringLocation: Bangalore/ Chennai/Mumbai/Pune/HyderabadPosition ID: J0925-0283Employment Type: Full TimeEducation Qualification: Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field or higher with minimum 8 years of relevant experience.The SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) is a servant leader and coach responsible for guiding the Agile Release Train (ART) in delivering high-quality solutions aligned to business goals. The RTE facilitates key SAFe ceremonies, drives continuous improvement, manages cross-team dependencies, and fosters collaboration across teams and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will bring deep Agile and SAFe expertise, strong facilitation and leadership skills, and a metrics-driven mindset to ensure predictable and value-driven program execution.Your future duties and responsibilities
- Facilitation & Alignment
- Facilitate PI Planning (Program Increment Planning) sessions.
- Ensure teams, stakeholders, and Product Management are aligned.
- Maintain ART synchronization (Scrum of Scrums, ART Sync, System Demos).
- Program Execution
- Help teams deliver value predictably.
- Remove impediments and manage risks.
- Track and report on metrics like velocity, predictability, and delivery health.
- Coaching & Leadership
- Coach leaders, Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and teams in Agile/SAFe practices.
- Foster relentless improvement and collaboration across teams.
- Metrics & Transparency
- Ensure visibility of progress at ART level.
- Track business value delivered, dependency management, and predictability.
Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role
Must-Have Skills:
- Strong knowledge of Agile and SAFe frameworks (including key roles, ceremonies, artifacts, and principles).
- Proven experience in facilitating PI Planning and other ART-level events (Scrum of Scrums, ART Sync, System Demos).
- Excellent facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to identify, manage, and resolve cross-team dependencies and risks.
- Servant leadership mindset with the ability to influence without direct authority.
- Proficient in using Agile lifecycle tools (e.g., Jira).
- Experience tracking key Agile metrics (velocity, predictability, business value delivered).
- Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
- Ability to coach and mentor Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and Agile teams.
- Ability to drive continuous improvement and relentless improvement culture.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills to manage multiple teams and priorities.
Good-to-Have Skills:
- Understanding of DevOps practices.
- Exposure to Agile budgeting and forecasting in a scaled environment.
- Ability to facilitate across geographically distributed teams and time zones.
- Knowledge of Agile contracting models and working with vendors in Agile engagements.
- Strong business acumen and understanding of financial impact of delivery decisions.
- Familiarity with Change Management practices in enterprise environments.
- Experience with value stream mapping and optimizing flow across teams.
- Background in software development or technical project management is a plus.
- Experience participating in or leading Agile Transformations at scale.
- Certifications (often preferred):
- SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE)
- SAFe Program Consultant (SPC)
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM/PSM)
Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.
Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
