Release Train Engineer

Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.

We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals.

Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com.

Job Summary

The Release Train Engineer (RTE) is the chief facilitator for a newly forming Software Agile Release Train (ART). This role is accountable for establishing and maturing the ART operating model, enabling predictable delivery, improving flow, and orchestrating Program Increment (PI) execution across multiple Agile teams and shared services (Architecture, DevOps, Security, QA, Product, etc.). The RTE partners closely with Product Management, System/Solution Architecture, Engineering leadership, and a Scrum Master to launch the train and drive continuous improvement. This role will report into the R&D Director PMO.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Ensure predictable delivery with end to end high level view of the delivery timeline
• Stand up ART cadence and ways of working (ART syncs, System Demo, Inspect & Adapt).
• Plan and facilitate PI Planning; track PI objectives, risks, and dependencies.
• Remove systemic impediments; drive cross-team alignment with Product, Architecture, DevOps, QA.
• Improve flow and predictability using metrics and coaching

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

• 7+ years in Agile delivery (RTE/Senior SM/Delivery Lead/Agile Coach); scaled experience required.
• Experience managing Software solutions and practical knowledge of integrated, end-to-end software systems
• Proven PI Planning facilitation and multi-team coordination.
• Strong facilitation, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management.
• SAFe RTE certification required;
• Azure DevOps and Monday experience.
• Engineering or similar degree in computer Science or equivalent preferred
• Bilingual (French/English) required to serve our clients and suppliers across Canada and the US

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities: As an equal opportunity employer, Acuity Brands is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need an accommodation, you may contact us at (770) 922-9000, select option 4. Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition.

Any unsolicited resumes sent to Acuity Inc. from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to an Acuity Inc. mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Acuity Inc. employees, or to Acuity Inc. resume database will be considered Acuity Inc. property. Acuity Inc. will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

Knowledge of French is required for positions permanently located in Quebec so incumbents can communicate with their colleagues and suppliers in Quebec as necessary. French-language training is offered to all incumbents in permanent positions in Quebec who do not have a good knowledge of French.

Knowledge of another language is required for this role to communicate effectively with clients, partners, and colleagues who are primarily located outside of Quebec. Given the company's limited client base within Quebec, ongoing communication outside the province requires the regular use of another language

Acuity Inc. will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.