Release Train Engineer

.Join AstraZeneca, a global, innovation-driven Biopharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious diseases. We're a place where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and ignite your ambitious spirit. There's no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society.The AstraZeneca Global IT organization is responsible for defining and driving digital and data strategies across the corporation in support of AstraZeneca's bold ambitions to provide cures for cancer in every form, to transform the lives of people affected by rare diseases and devastating conditions.Join us in IGNITE, a vibrant function in Astra Zeneca IT, who are on an exciting journey to accelerate the adoption and value of technology and data in AstraZeneca.As an Agile Programme Manager, you will be part of Business Operations & Transformation and will be responsible for enabling the agile delivery of Digital Services in IGNITE. The role reports to the IGNITE Programme Lead in Business Operations and Transformation.Accountabilities:Facilitate cross functional planning for the function (iterations, quarterly & annually)Coaching the members of the release train on lean/agile ways of workingOptimize flow & value of joined up delivery and establish a culture of continuous improvementsManage and coordinate budgets, forecasts, tasks, schedules, risks, change management, and status to support effective decision making and reporting to stakeholders and review boardsManage relationships with business stakeholders to ensure the effective capturing of business requirements and commitment to objectives. Responsible for steering/ stakeholder meetings, communication of status, issues, risksWork with Capability Leaders to define release plans, grooming and prioritizing backlogAct as release train engineer to the digital services teamFacilitate agile ceremonies such as Sprint Planning, Sprint Demo, Sprint RetrospectiveInfluence changes that sustainably increase scrum team velocityDrive effective risks & issues management, ensuring processes are in place and effectively used. Ensure these are resolved and escalate as appropriate