Release Manager
We are seeking a skilled Release Manager to plan, coordinate, and execute software releases in alignment with our organizational strategy and goals.
This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams throughout the software development lifecycle to ensure the quality and timeliness of releases. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and facilitate effective team collaboration.
* Key Responsibilities:
* 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 our release management policies and best practices.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
* 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.
Benefits
We offer a competitive compensation package, including:
* A home office allowance.
* A meal/food allowance.
* An annual bonus.
* A health/dental plan.