Release Manager (Information Systems Specialist 7)
Position Title
The Oregon Public Employees Retirement System is recruiting for a Release Manager (Information Systems Specialist 7)! This is a full-time, limited duration position for a short-term transition period and is expected to become permanent on or after 9/1/2026. This position is based at our headquarters office in Tigard, Oregon. The successful candidate may have a Remote or Hybrid work schedule.
Benefits of Working for the State of Oregon & the Public Employees Retirement System
- Work/life balance
- 11 paid holidays a year
- A competitive benefits package
- Remote work option depending on position needs
- Agency does not offer visa sponsorships
What Will You Be Doing
As a Release Manager (Information Systems Specialist 7) you will be responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of software and infrastructure releases, as they move through the Software/System Development Life Cycle (SDLC), across multiple teams and platforms, collaborating, connecting, communicating, and providing exceptional customer service.
Minimum Qualifications
- Six (6) years of information systems experience in software release management;
- An Associate's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, OR completion of a two (2) year accredited vocational training program in information technology or related field;
- Four (4) years of information systems experience in software release management;
- A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field AND two (2) years of information systems experience in software release management;
- A Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field may substitute for all of the above.
Skills, Background and Areas of Experience
- Technical knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and IT deployment
- Knowledge of DevOps and continuous integration and development (CI/CD) tools
- Experience with agile methodologies
- Project Management experience (PMBOK)
- Clear communication skills
- Collaborative spirit and problem-solving skills
- Current State of Oregon Employees: Apply via your employee Workday account.
- External Applicants – Apply via the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage.
- Fill out the application or submit a resume. Your submitted experience fields or attached resume should include the beginning and end dates (mm/yyyy) for each employer.
- Complete questionnaire. Answer the checkbox-style questions before submitting your application.
- Your responses to this questionnaire should be reflected in your work history on your resume/application.
- Cover letter (optional)
- Finalists will be subject to a criminal history check.
- Candidates who are the most competitive will possess the following skills, background and areas of experience:
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