Release Manager

Skills

• Primary Skill: Release Manager
• Secondary Skill: Agile
• Minimum 10 years of experience

Responsibilities

• Forward plan the release windows and cycles across a portfolio.
• Manage risks and resolve issues that affect release scope, schedule and quality.
• Measure and monitor progress to ensure application releases are delivered on time and within budget, and that they meet or exceed expectations.
• Coordinate release content and effort based on the service request backlog, pending service requests, third‑party applications, or operating system updates.
• Communicate all key project plans, commitments, and changes including requirements, QA plans, schedule, and scope changes.
• Manage relationships and coordinate work between different teams at different locations.
• Conduct Release Readiness reviews, Milestone Reviews, and Business Go/No‑Go reviews.
• Produce Deployment, Run Books and Implementation Plans.
• Provide weekly release reporting.
• Communicate release details and schedules to the Business as required.
• Negotiate, plan and manage all release activities.
• Work with release engineers to understand impacts of branches and code merges.
• Maintain the release schedule for all core services and ensure alignment across key partners and vendors.
• Continually work towards making improvements in the release process.
• Lead and coordinate the Go‑Live activities including the execution of the deployment plans and checklists.
• Participate in CAB meetings to discuss release scope and/or roadblocks.
• Proactive and result‑oriented leader, adept in mentoring and motivating the dynamic team to exemplary performance.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and team‑building skills with proficiency in grasping new technical concepts quickly.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Computer Science

Benefits

• Discretionary Annual Incentive
• Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans
• Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves
• Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection
• Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits, Certification & Training Reimbursement
• Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave & Holidays
• Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing

Pay

Salary Range: $100,000 - $120,000 per year