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Location Designation: [[cust_rolelocationdesignation]] As part of Technology, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking initiatives that shape New York Life's digital landscape. Leverage cutting-edge technologies like Generative AI to increase productivity, streamline processes, and create seamless experiences for clients, agents, and employees. Your expertise fuels innovation, agility, and growth u2014 driving the company's success. Role Overview: The Insurance Solutions Release Train Engineer (RTE) is responsible for orchestrating Agile Release Train (ART) delivery in alignment with New York Lifeu2019s agile operating model. As an agile coach, facilitator, and program leader, the RTE enables efficient coordination across multiple scrum teams, ensuring prioritized, aligned, and timely execution of high-value work. This role supports business areas including Life, Long-Term Care (LTC), Disability Insurance (DI), and Business Solutions, with a focus on delivering a multi-year strategic roadmap that maximizes ROI on technology investments. Leading a team of Scrum Masters, the RTE partners closely with business and technology leadership to drive strategic prioritization, optimize delivery outcomes, and ensure organizational agility. Success in this role requires outstanding communication skills, strong analytical and leadership abilities, and deep knowledge of Agile/SAFe frameworks within the financial services or insurance industry. What Youu2019ll Do: u2022 Serve as Agile coach and chief facilitator for the Agile Release Train (ART) and Value Stream. u2022 Plan, organize, and facilitate key ART ceremonies such as Program Increment (PI) Planning, Scrum of Scrums, and Inspect & Adapt.u2022 Drive transparency into delivery through real-time tracking and reporting of ART progress, velocity, and maturity. u2022 Proactively identify and resolve cross-team dependencies, train-level blockers, and delivery risks, escalating as necessary. u2022 Maintain continuous alignment of program scope, deliverables, and milestones with stakeholder expectations. u2022 Lead ART retrospectives to drive ongoing process improvements and foster a culture of agility and learning. u2022 Partner with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, Developers, and QA to ensure the timely and quality delivery of features and epics. u2022 Track and manage work using tools such as Jira, Confluence, and others to provide accurate visibility and metrics. u2022 Support product backlog grooming and ensure program-level feature readiness and prioritization. u2022 Plan and lead product demonstrations and confirm story clarity and acceptance criteria. u2022 Contribute to the standardization and evolution of agile practices across Product Solutions and the broader enterprise. u2022 Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for agile delivery, program planning, and stakeholder engagement strategies. u2022 Foster a culture of innovation by identifying opportunities to leverage AI, GenAI, and Agentic AI tools for improving delivery velocity, stakeholder transparency, and team productivity. What Youu2019ll Bring: u2022 Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Computer Science, Systems Analysis, or a related field or equivalent experience. u2022 SAFeu00ae Scrum Master and/or Release Train Engineer, PMP certifications preferred. u2022 10+ years of experience in Agile roles such as Release Train Engineer, Scrum Master, or Agile Project Manager. u2022 Demonstrated leadership in delivering large-scale, complex programs within Insurance or Financial Services industries. u2022 Strong hands-on experience with agile tools like Jira, Confluence, Monday.dev and Ativo. u2022 Proven ability to lead geographically distributed teams and facilitate large-scale planning events. u2022 Expertise in identifying and resolving technical risks through close collaboration with engineering teams. u2022 Experience managing multi-million dollar budgets and vendor relationships. u2022 Exceptional facilitation, interpersonal, coaching, and communication skills. u2022 Ability to influence and collaborate across a complex, cross-functional organization. u2022 Strong consulting mindset and a passion for agile transformation and continuous value delivery. u2022 Demonstrated interest in or experience with applying AI-based tools (e.g., GenAI assistants, automated reporting, backlog intelligence) to improve program delivery, decision-making, and agile facilitation. u200b Pay Transparency Salary Range: [[cust_salaryRangePosting]] Overtime eligible: [[customString6]] Discretionary bonus eligible: [[cust_merit]] Sales bonus eligible: [[stockPackage]] Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individualu2019s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program. Company Overview At New York Life, our 180-year legacy of purpose and integrity fuels our future. As we evolve into a more technology-, data-, and AI-enabled organization, we remain grounded in the values that drive lasting impact. Our diverse business portfolio creates opportunities to make a difference across industries and communitiesu2014inviting bold thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and purpose-driven innovation. Here, youu2019ll find the rare balance of long-standing stability and forward momentum, supported by an inclusive team that honors tradition while embracing progress. As a Fortune 100 mutual company, we offer a place to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and deliver solutions that matter. Your ideas drive whatu2019s next, and your growth powers it. Our Benefits We provide a full package of benefits for employees u2013 and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work.Click hereto discover more about our comprehensive benefit options or visit ourNYL Benefits Site (. Our Commitment to Inclusion At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences, we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities.Click here (to learn more about New York Lifeu2019s leadership in this space.u200b Recognized as one of _Fortuneu2019s_ Worldu2019s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation (. We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life, please visit theCareers (page of . u200bVisit ourLinkedIn (to see how our employees and agents are leading the industry and impacting communities. Visit ourNewsroom (to learn more about how our company is constantly evolving to meet our clients' and employeesu2019 needs. Job Requisition ID: [[id]]