Release Train Engineer

At Ypto, we are seeking a skilled and motivated Release Train Engineer, you will work within the CES department, which stands for Customer Experience Solutions.

You will be assigned to the Business Area Passenger Information, which is the IT partner of the NMBS-SNCB Directorate alike. This Business Area manages deliveries of all information for passengers, from the data gathering until the data presentation to various channels, going through the manufacturing and publication of the information as products for passengers of NMBS-SNCB, both in Project as in Run model.

We’re talking journey planner, screens and audio in train stations and onboard in trains, intermodal information (bike on train, services for disabled people, etc.)… basically all information that is useful to give passengers the sense of control on their journey.

You will report to the Business Area Lead (BAL) of IT Passenger Information.

Responsibilities

• You coordinate and manage the Release Train for the Passenger Information area (around 35 people on IT side and 15 on business side), working closely with development, testing, and deployment teams to ensure the quality of releases, as right hand of the Business Area Manager for Passenger Information.

• You plan and organize product development activities from conception to delivery, with an emphasis on achieving business goals, including the preparation and facilitation of the program increment planning.

• You collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify user needs and ensure products meet customer requirements.

• You ensure coordination and communication between different teams in the company, ensuring all members are informed about project and release statuses.

• You optimize the methodology used in the organization through the right use of tools and continuous improvement thanks to inspect and adapt sessions.

Requirements

• Experience in DevOps & Agile Methodologies, especially SAFe

• Experience in Public Transport Sector is a big plus.

• 2-6 years of previous release and/or project management experience, (solid understanding of project management principles preferred)

• You have a technical background and acquaintance allowing you to understand our products and to help the team outside of a pure Release Train Engineer role.

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional work teams toward task completion

• Pro-active and energizer

• Negotiating skills

• Strong organiser

• Strong listening & communication skills.

• Adaptable and flexible in ways of thinking & acting

• Pragmatic & hands-on.

• Ability to make decisions, take ownership & accept responsibility

• Can-do attitude.

• You’re a team-player and you like working with others.

• You are fluent in Dutch, French & English.

Our offer

Within our open corporate culture, you contribute to the digital transformation of SNCB. You will have a job with social impact and ample opportunity to make your own contribution. In addition to a good work-life balance and a competitive salary, you will receive the following benefits:

• the possibility to work remotely + flexible working hours;

• 35 days of leave;

• a company car + a public transport season ticket;

• a target bonus;

• a comprehensive insurance package (affiliation without own contribution, excl. outpatient costs for family members);

  • hospitalisation and dental care for the whole family;

  • outpatient costs (= medical costs separate from hospitalisation);

  • group insurance: supplementary pension, work disability and death (cafeteria plan);

  • accidents at work (extralegal);

• meal vouchers and eco-vouchers;

• net allowances for remote working and carwash + internet budget.