Tessero is looking for a Senior Release Train Engineer (RTE) for one of its clients based in Luxembourg.

• Contract: Freelance / Consulting Assignment
• Compensation: Competitive daily rate based on experience
• Location: Luxembourg (mainly onsite)
• Languages: Professional French and English
• Experience: Minimum 3 years as a Release Train Engineer or equivalent program-level Agile role

Context

• Join a large-scale business and IT transformation program within a dynamic and fast-evolving environment.
• Play a key role in driving Agile excellence across multiple teams operating within a SAFe framework.
• Contribute to high-visibility initiatives involving cross-functional stakeholders and strategic business objectives.
• Work alongside experienced Agile professionals and support the continuous improvement of delivery practices at scale.
• Gain exposure to complex transformation challenges while helping teams maximize value delivery and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• By facilitating key SAFe ceremonies such as PI Planning, ART Syncs, Sprint Reviews and Inspect & Adapt workshops, you will help drive alignment across teams while strengthening your expertise in large-scale Agile delivery.
• By coaching Scrum Masters, Product Owners and technical leaders, you will support the adoption of Agile best practices and position yourself as a trusted transformation partner.
• By identifying and removing delivery impediments, risks and cross-team dependencies, you will contribute directly to improving execution efficiency and delivery predictability.
• By ensuring alignment between business priorities and team execution, you will gain valuable exposure to strategic decision-making and organizational objectives.
• By implementing and monitoring Agile metrics and performance indicators, you will provide transparency to leadership while enhancing your program management capabilities.
• By supporting Agile governance and cross-train collaboration, you will play a critical role in the success of an ambitious transformation journey.

Skills & Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Business Administration or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Release Train Engineer, Agile Program Manager or similar role.
• Proven experience working within complex SAFe environments involving multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Background in Agile transformation programs and organizational change initiatives.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of the SAFe framework, including PI Planning, ART Sync and Inspect & Adapt.
• SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), SAFe RTE or equivalent certification is highly desirable.
• Hands-on experience with Jira and Confluence.
• Understanding of Agile governance, dependency management and large-scale delivery coordination.
• Knowledge of ITSM or ITIL practices is considered an asset.

Languages

• Fluent French.
• Professional English.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
• Strong coaching and influencing abilities.
• Leadership without direct authority.
• Ability to manage conflicts and foster collaboration across teams.
• Results-oriented mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.

Why Join This Opportunity?

This assignment offers the chance to play a pivotal role in a major Agile transformation program while working with diverse teams and senior stakeholders. If you are passionate about SAFe, Agile coaching and large-scale delivery, this is an excellent opportunity to make a tangible impact, grow your expertise and contribute to a high-profile transformation initiative in Luxembourg.