Global Release Lead: Streamlined CI/CD & Software Releases

Wal-Mart; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 191,000; Part time

Job summary

FocusKPI is seeking a Sr. Release Manager for a Mountain View onsite role. The 12-month contract pays $120–139/hr and requires 10+ years in release management with PMP certification. You will work with engineering, DevOps, and project teams to drive end-to-end software releases and reporting.

Responsibilities include coordinating SDLC releases, managing schedules, and implementing process improvements. Requires Master’s degrees and cross-functional leadership with Agile/Hybrid methods.

Qualifications

• 10+ years collaborating with engineering teams.
• 10+ years release management experience.
• Master's degrees as stated.
• PMP Certification.
• Experience with agile and hybrid methodologies.
• Global release management experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate release activities across SDLC, from planning to deployment.
• Configure and release software updates to QA and production environments.
• Provide feedback to change management and improve processes.
• Develop reporting tools and metrics for release governance.
• Lead development of release standards and cross-project coordination.
• Manage release timelines and dependencies across programs.

Skills

Release management

Program management

Agile methodologies

Continuous integration

Cross-functional leadership

DevOps collaboration

Documentation

Education

Master's Degree in Computer Science

Master's Degree in Engineering or MBA a plus

Job description

FocusKPI is seeking a Sr. Release Manager for a Mountain View onsite role. The 12-month contract pays $120–139/hr and requires 10+ years in release management with PMP certification. You will work with engineering, DevOps, and project teams to drive end-to-end software releases and reporting.

Responsibilities include coordinating SDLC releases, managing schedules, and implementing process improvements. Requires Master’s degrees and cross-functional leadership with Agile/Hybrid methods.