Agile Delivery Lead – Senior (Release Train Engineer)

About the Role

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a seasoned Release Train Engineer (RTE) to lead a multi-team Agile Release Train (ART) in a highly regulated federal environment. You will facilitate ART ceremonies, optimize workflows, and ensure alignment with federal timelines and milestones while driving agile maturity across teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate delivery across multi-team Agile Release Trains (ART)
• Facilitate tailored ART ceremonies aligned to federal timelines and milestones
• Optimize systems, workflows, and cross-team processes into efficient value streams
• Identify and manage dependencies, risks, and technical constraints across teams
• Partner with Product and client stakeholders to align backlogs with agency priorities
• Track delivery performance and report progress to executive leadership
• Provide hands-on coaching to improve agile maturity without disrupting operations

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 8+ years of relevant professional experience
• Active Release Train Engineer (RTE) certification
• Proven experience as an RTE or Delivery Lead in government or highly regulated environments
• Strong understanding of scaled agile frameworks and practical tailoring
• Experience managing technical risks, dependencies, and multi-team delivery
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience modernizing legacy workflows and transforming delivery into value streams
• Knowledge of government funding structures, compliance guardrails, and reporting cycles
• Familiarity with DevSecOps, continuous delivery, or platform engineering concepts
• Experience coaching cross-functional teams

About Accenture Federal Services

Accenture Federal Services, a division of global Accenture, supports the US federal government across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we foster a collaborative community where you can grow, learn, and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, and industry training.

Salary Disclosure: This is an editorial market estimate of $80,000–$130,000 USD annually, based on industry benchmarks for this role and level. This is not employer-provided compensation. Actual salary varies by experience, location, qualifications, and employer discretion.