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What you’ll do 

We are looking for an experienced Release Train Engineer (RTE) (f/m/d) for our CPIT Private Cloud Delivery team which is undergoing a scaled agile transformation. In the Private Cloud delivery organization, we are focusing on the development of solutions for our internal stakeholders to ensure a smooth, transparent, and automated way of selling, building, provisioning, and commercializing infrastructure landscapes to SAP’s private cloud customers.

The Release Train Engineer (f/m/d) is a servant leader and coach for the Agile Release Train (ART). You will facilitate the ART events and processes, assist the teams in delivering value, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

As the RTE (f/m/d) you will have following tasks and responsibilities:

• Prepare and facilitate ART ceremonies, including Program Increment (PI) Planning, Solution Demos, and Inspect & Adapt workshops.

• Collaborate with Program Management, Product Management, Product Owners, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment and effective delivery of value.

• Coach and mentor teams in Agile and SAFe principles, fostering a culture of self-organization and continuous improvement.

• Remove impediments and manage risks to ensure the smooth execution of the ART.

• Collaborate with other RTEs and stakeholders to drive alignment and synchronization across multiple ARTs.

• Monitor and report on the progress of the ART, ensuring transparency and visibility.

• Lead and facilitate large-scale workshops and training sessions.

What you bring

• 7+ years of experience as project or delivery manager in agile delivery and transformation projects with at least 2 years serving as RTE or similar role

• Hold certifications in SAFe (e.g., SAFe 6.0 RTE or SAFe 6.0 SPC) and have proven track record in agile delivery and transformation projects.

• Excellent leadership, facilitation, and coaching skills paired with a strong understanding of agile and SAFe principles

• Ability to manage and resolve conflicts effectively

• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

• Proficient in agile tools (e.g., Atlassian JIRA)

• Team player and Moderator

• Good communication and presentation skills in English, German as a plus

• Hands-on mentality and proactive attitude of getting things done

• Product and process knowledge in SAP Private Cloud preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Business, or a related field

Meet your team

The Corporate Processes & IT (CPIT) organization is responsible for evolving and executing SAP’s IT strategy. We are applying our expertise in technology and business processes by driving the internal adoption of standard applications that support end-users in the execution and re-engineering of their processes in all lines of business, always putting a strong focus on end-user centricity. It is our objective to accelerate co-innovation with development and extend the use of SAP standard products within SAP, shifting the focus from maintaining a heavily customized environment to optimizing our processes on top of standard services. By combining technological understanding with business know-how and using our own innovative solutions as the earliest adopter, we ensure zero distance between business and technology and act as ultimate proof point in SAP’s transition to a cloud company. 

Bring out your best

SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.

We win with inclusion

SAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better and more equitable world.
SAP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: Careers@sap.com.
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