Release Train Engineer

Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

Are you passionate about turning data into powerful insights?

Do you enjoy working with reporting tools to drive business decisions? If you thrive in a data-driven environment and love solving complex analytics challenges, we want to hear from you!

We are looking for:

• The Release Train Engineer (RTE) acts as the chief facilitator and delivery orchestrator for the Data Release Train, which brings together multiple squads focused on Infrastructure, Data Engineering, and Business Intelligence.
• This role ensures that the train operates efficiently, aligns to business priorities, and delivers high-quality, reliable, and secure data capabilities that empower analytics, reporting, and digital transformation initiatives across the organization.
• The RTE will drive Agile at scale principles within the data ecosystem, fostering collaboration across technical and business domains while ensuring compliance, performance, and delivery consistency.

We count on you for: 

The RTE works in strong collaboration with Product Management, System Architect, as well as stakeholders, Scrum Masters and Product Owners. They are in charge of making the whole train evolve and improve continuously to deliver the best value in the most sustainable time frame.

• Ensures the aligning of ART activities with the organization's strategic goals.
• Guides towards Agile Best Practices making sure the ART adheres to its values and artifacts.
• Ensures consistency for the deliverables across all scrum teams of the train.
• Enables and fosters close cooperation across all roles.
• Responsible to organise and schedule the program increments (PIs) reviews.
• Guides the ART teams and the stakeholders in understanding  their role in the ART.
• Helps manage ART risks and its mitigations often related with budgeting and productivity.
• Monitors and reports the train Progress and Commitment.
• Consolidates ART capacity planning.
• Promotes and encourages knowledge sharing within the ART.
• Encouraging teams within the ART to collaborate and meet goals.
• Promotes ART improvement through inspect and adapt (I&A) events
• Collaborate with the Portfolio Management Office (PMO) and Enterprise Architecture to align with broader IT governance and transformation initiatives.

You will bring: 

Education Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.

Experience:

• 7+ years of experience in IT or data-related delivery roles.
• 3+ years as a Release Train Engineer, Program Manager, or similar Agile leadership role.
• Proven experience managing multi-squad or cross-functional programs (Data, Infra, BI, Analytics).
• The position requires good soft skills, especially in: change management, communication, active listening, conflict management, problem identification and decision-making.
• The RTE should have a solid scrum background, a strong Agile experience and feedback culture.
  

Technical knowledge:

• Strong understanding of data platforms, cloud infrastructure (Azure/GCP), and BI ecosystems (PowerBI).
• Familiarity with DataOps / DevOps pipelines, version control (Git), and automation frameworks.
• Experience with Agile frameworks (SAFe, LeSS, or Spotify model).

Certifications:

• SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE), Product Owner certification preferred.
• Agile certifications (Scrum Master, Agile Coach, PMP-Agile) are a plus.

Behavioral skills:

• Animation & Facilitation 
• Assertiveness
• Continuous improvement attitude 
• Working together
• Attitude of empowerment
• Situationally Aware 
• Attitude of transparency 
• Conflict and Change Management 

 You can count on us for:

• Be part of and contribute to a once-in-a-lifetime change journey
• Willing to be part of a team that is going to tackle big bets
• Have a fun and work at a high pace
• Be part of a forward-thinking company committed to innovation and excellence.
• Work in a collaborative and inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives.
• Contribute to actions that have a meaningful impact on advancing humanity.
• If you are passionate about data and eager to make a difference, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity at Syensqo.

You will get:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• The Portuguese annual base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this new hire is:  $58,700 to $78,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills, experience, qualification and internal equity and can ultimately be more or less than the posted salary range.The primary location for this job is Portugal; however, it may also be based in other countries. For other countries, local competitive salary conditions will apply, in line with local legislation. Information will be provided before your first interview.
  
• 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations
• Training platform for all employees
• Free language courses (24 languages available)
• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

Additional information:

• Smart working flexibility (hybrid work)

About us

• While we have identified potential internal profiles for this role, we are committed to a fair and inclusive selection process. In order to comprehensively evaluate all qualified internal people, we are actively encouraging applications for this position.
• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
• At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.