Lead Medical Engineer (Waterloo)

As a Lead Release Train Engineer (Director), you will lead and optimize large-scale Agile delivery across multiple teams within an Agile Release Train (ART). This role focuses on enabling predictable, high-quality delivery while fostering collaboration, continuous improvement, and alignment between strategy and execution. You will partner with cross‑functional leaders to improve delivery systems, support decision‑making, and help teams deliver value efficiently and sustainably. Lead and improve the end‑to‑end flow of work across an Agile Release Train to support alignment and delivery outcomes Facilitate program‑level events such as Program Increment (PI) Planning, ART syncs, system demos, and retrospectives Identify and address risks, dependencies, and impediments, escalating when needed with recommendations Use Agile metrics (e.g., Coach leaders, Scrum Masters, and teams on Agile practices, mindset, and effective collaboration Continuously improve ways of working by incorporating industry‑leading Agile practices 8+ years of experience in Agile delivery, program management, and scaled Agile environments, including defining, implementing, and operating a SAFe‑based delivery practice at the program and portfolio level. 5+ years of hands‑on experience using Agile delivery and portfolio tooling (e.g., Jira and Confluence) to support scaled delivery, governance, and continuous improvement in large or complex enterprise environments. Experience facilitating large‑scale planning events and coordinating across multiple teams Knowledge of Agile frameworks (e.g., Protected Release Train Engineer (RTE), SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), or Agile coaching certification Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and system or solution architecture Experience supporting organizations through transformation or growth initiatives Strong communication and facilitation skills, including experience working with senior stakeholders We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well‑being and inclusion are more than just words. 113,260.00 CAD - $210,340.00 CAD Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job‑related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. com for the salary range for your location. At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy‑related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. We use data and analytics technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), and automated processing tools, to analyze and process the information you provide to us or third parties in the application process. For more information, please refer to the personal information collection statement. # Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2ps116