Release Manager Role
About Us
We are a leading organization in the payments industry with over three decades of experience and a presence in multiple countries.
Our mission is to revolutionize global commerce through innovative payment technologies for retailers, brands, and consumers.
Job Overview
The Software Release Manager II will plan, coordinate, ensure notifications are sent in a timely manner, and schedule software releases in alignment with organizational strategy and goals. 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 the release windows, and identify areas for improvement through testing feedback. The position also develops reports and metrics to communicate release performance to leadership.
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.
* 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
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
* Home office allowance.
* Meal/food allowance.
* Annual bonus.
* Health/dental plan.
* Life insurance.
* Hardware provided.
* 100% remote work option.
* Educational support.
We're committed to delivering seamless, high-quality software releases that power global commerce. Apply today and join our team of professionals who share your passion for innovation and excellence.