Release Train Engineer(VOIS)

Job Description

Who we are

VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value for customers by delivering intelligent solutions through Talent, Technology & Transformation.
As the largest shared services organisation in the global telco industry with 30,000 FTE, our portfolio of next-generation solutions and services are designed in partnership with customers across Vodafone Group, local markets, and partner markets to simplify and drive growth. With our strategic partner Accenture, we work alongside our Vodafone customers, other Telco and tech companies to drive transformation, meet the challenges of our industry and ensure we stay relevant and resilient. This partnership is a unique, industry-first model which brings together the best of in-house and 3rd party capability.
We work with customers across 28 countries from 10 VOIS locations: Albania, Egypt, Hungary, India, Romania, Spain, Turkey, UK, Germany, Ireland, and with a network of teams in Czech Republic, Italy, Greece, and Portugal.
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About this role

We are seeking a Release Train Engineer to facilitate and guide an Agile Release Train (ART) within Vodafone Business Platforms & Systems, ensuring consistent delivery against commitments while embedding Lean‑Agile ways of working. This role plays a pivotal part in aligning strategy with execution, improving value flow, and enabling collaboration across multiple teams and stakeholders within a scaled agile environment.

What you’ll do

Facilitate and optimise the flow of value through the Agile Release Train using tools such as Program Kanban and information radiatorsEstablish and communicate annual calendars for Iterations and Program IncrementsLead PI Planning readiness and facilitate PI Planning events, ensuring alignment to vision, roadmap, and backlogsConsolidate Team PI Objectives into Program PI Objectives and publish for transparencyTrack execution of features and stories using relevant metricsFacilitate ART synchronisation ceremonies and system‑level meetingsSupport economic decision‑making through feature estimation and roll‑ups to capabilities and epicsCoach leaders, teams, and Scrum Masters on Lean‑Agile principles and mindsetsIdentify, manage, escalate, and track risks, dependencies, and impedimentsCollaborate closely with Product, Solution Management, Architecture, and Engineering stakeholdersDrive continuous improvement through Inspect & Adapt workshops and maturity assessmentsEnable DevOps, Release on Demand, Built‑In Quality, and Lean UX practicesEnsure adherence to Lean Budgets and portfolio guardrailsAct as a change advocate for agile ways of working across the release train

Who you are

Experienced in working within a SAFe or scaled agile environment, ideally as a Release Train Engineer or Scrum MasterConfident in facilitating large‑scale planning events and cross‑team alignmentSkilled in coaching teams and leaders on Lean‑Agile practicesExperienced in agile delivery within complex or bi‑modal environmentsFamiliar with Jira, Confluence, and agile delivery toolingHolds a recognised agile certification, preferably SAFe RTEFluent in English7+ years of experience

Not a perfect fit?

Concerned you may not meet every requirement? Vodafone is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align exactly with every aspect of the job description, you are encouraged to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or another opportunity, and the recruitment team will support you in exploring where your skills fit best.

What's in it for you

Opportunity to influence large‑scale agile delivery within a global organisationExposure to complex transformation programmes across technology and business domainsA collaborative environment that values continuous improvement and learningThe chance to shape agile maturity and delivery excellence at scale

What skills you will learn

Advanced facilitation of large‑scale agile planning and executionStrategic alignment between portfolio priorities and delivery outcomesLeadership coaching within scaled agile ecosystemsContinuous improvement techniques across DevOps, UX, and delivery flow

VOIS Equal Opportunity Employer Commitment

Vodafone recognises and celebrates the value of diversity in building a workforce that reflects the customers and communities it serves. No form of discrimination is tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to, discrimination based on race, colour, age, veteran status, , pregnancy, maternity or parental status, ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, citizenship, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, neurodiversity, social origin, cultural background, marital or civil partnership status, or socio-economic background.

Join Us

At Vodafone, we’re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this.
We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together.
With us, you can be truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.

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