Manager, Release & Change Engineering

For our client, we are seeking a Manager, Release & Change Engineering to join the team of a leader in the Hospitals & Medical Centers space. This role will guide the end-to-end release process across production environments, with a strong focus on deployment sequencing, readiness, and change governance. The position will partner closely with engineering, operations, and other cross-functional stakeholders to reduce risk and improve the reliability of production changes. It is well suited for a leader who can balance technical rigor with practical decision-making in a fast-paced healthcare environment. The Manager will also own the processes and metrics that help teams deliver changes safely and consistently, while driving continuous improvement through retrospectives and control discipline. Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available Compensation: $131,000 – $150,000 annually Responsibilities Own the end-to-end software release process, ensuring efficient deployment sequencing Serve as Release Manager for high-risk releases, making go/no-go decisions Lead reviews to validate production readiness, including rollback procedures Run retrospectives post-release to identify improvements and action items Chair the Change Advisory Board, challenging changes on technical grounds Manage the lifecycle of various change types and enforce control integrity Develop metrics and dashboards to track release and change success rates Qualifications 5+ years in Release Engineering, DevOps, SRE, or similar roles with multi-team production deployments Hands-on experience with CI/CD tooling like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps Proficiency in leading Change Advisory Board (CAB) meetings and governance processes Strong understanding of ITSM/ITIL change management principles in production settings Ability to assess deployment plans and change risks for successful outcomes Experience with scripting tools like Python or PowerShell for automation Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical stakeholders Benefits Flexible Vacation Policy for personal time off 80 hours of Paid Sick, Safe, and Caregiver Leave annually Performance bonus and RSUs available based on eligibility requirements Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.