Release Manager Position
About Us
We are a leading technology company seeking an experienced Release Manager to join our team. As a key member of our software development lifecycle, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality software releases.
Job Summary:
The Software Release Manager II will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the quality and timeliness of releases, monitor and report progress during the release windows, and identify areas for improvement through testing feedback.
* Plan, coordinate, communicate, schedule, and facilitate software releases to meet business objectives.
* Collaborate with development, QA, operations, and change management teams to ensure readiness and quality.
* Monitor and communicate release progress, identify risks, and escalate issues as needed.
* Facilitate release meetings and maintain release calendars.
* Review testing outcomes and work with QA to address defects and improvement opportunities.
* Develop and maintain release documentation, including release notes and rollback plans.
* Produce reports and metrics on release performance and communicate findings to leadership.
* Ensure compliance with organizational policies and best practices.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives for release processes.
Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field preferred.
* 4+ years of experience in release coordination, change management, or related IT governance roles.
* Familiarity with SDLC processes and testing practices.
* Strong organizational and communication skills; ability to manage multiple priorities.
* Experience with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, ServiceNow, or similar for tracking and documentation.
Skills & Abilities:
* Ability to collaborate effectively across technical and business teams.
* Understanding of release governance, risk management, and quality assurance principles.
* Analytical skills to interpret metrics and identify process improvements.
* Comfortable working in Agile or iterative development environments.
Benefits:
R$340 home office allowance
R$1,150 meal/food allowance (VR/VA)
10% annual bonus
Sul América health/dental plan
Life insurance
Hardware provided
100% remote
Educational support
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