Release Manager Role
About Us
We are a leading global player in the payments industry, with over 30 years of experience and a presence in more than 30 countries. Our mission is to revolutionize global commerce through innovative payment technologies for retailers, brands, and consumers.
Job Summary
The Release Manager II will plan, coordinate, schedule software releases to meet business objectives. This role works closely with cross-functional teams throughout the software development lifecycle to ensure the quality and timeliness of releases, monitor and report progress during release windows, and identify areas for improvement through testing feedback. The position also develops reports and metrics to communicate release performance to leadership.
Key Responsibilities
* Plan, coordinate, communicate, schedule, and facilitate software releases to meet business goals.
* 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 company's release management policies and best practices.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives for release processes.
Required Skills and Qualifications
* 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.
Benefits
* Home office allowance.
* Meal/food allowance.
* Annual bonus.
* Health/dental plan.
* Life insurance.
* HHardware provided.
* 100% remote.
* Educational support.
Ambitious Professionals Wanted
Join us in delivering seamless, high-quality software releases that power global commerce.