Manager, Release & Change Engineering

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 131,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible vacation policy

Paid sick leave (80 hours)

Performance bonus and RSUs

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Manager, Release & Change Engineering to oversee end-to-end software releases in a remote US-based setting. You will lead high-risk releases, govern changes, and drive reliability through metrics, retrospectives, and strong governance.

The role requires 5+ years in Release Engineering/DevOps with multi-team production deployments, proficiency in CI/CD tools, and excellent stakeholder communication. Remote role with US-based candidates only and visa sponsorship not available.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Release Engineering or DevOps with multi-team deployments.
• Hands-on with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.
• Experience leading Change Advisory Board (CAB) and ITIL change management.
• Excellent communication with stakeholders, technical and non-technical.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end release process across production environments.
• Lead as Release Manager for high-risk releases and go/no-go decisions.
• Validate production readiness including rollback procedures.
• Run retrospectives post-release to identify improvements and actions.
• Chair the Change Advisory Board and ensure governance of changes.
• Manage the lifecycle of change types and enforce control integrity.
• Develop metrics and dashboards to track release and change success rates.

Skills

Release Engineering

DevOps

SRE

Multi-team deployments

CAB governance

ITIL change management

Scripting (Python/PowerShell)

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Manager, Release & Change Engineering to join the team of a leader in the Hospitals & Medical Centers space.

This role will guide the end-to-end release process across production environments, with a strong focus on deployment sequencing, readiness, and change governance. The position will partner closely with engineering, operations, and other cross-functional stakeholders to reduce risk and improve the reliability of production changes. It is well suited for a leader who can balance technical rigor with practical decision-making in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

The Manager will also own the processes and metrics that help teams deliver changes safely and consistently, while driving continuous improvement through retrospectives and control discipline.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $131,000 – $150,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end software release process, ensuring efficient deployment sequencing
• Serve as Release Manager for high-risk releases, making go/no-go decisions
• Lead reviews to validate production readiness, including rollback procedures
• Run retrospectives post-release to identify improvements and action items
• Chair the Change Advisory Board, challenging changes on technical grounds
• Manage the lifecycle of various change types and enforce control integrity
• Develop metrics and dashboards to track release and change success rates

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Release Engineering, DevOps, SRE, or similar roles with multi-team production deployments
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tooling like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps
• Proficiency in leading Change Advisory Board (CAB) meetings and governance processes
• Strong understanding of ITSM/ITIL change management principles in production settings
• Ability to assess deployment plans and change risks for successful outcomes
• Experience with scripting tools like Python or PowerShell for automation
• Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical stakeholders

Benefits

• Flexible Vacation Policy for personal time off
• 80 hours of Paid Sick, Safe, and Caregiver Leave annually
• Performance bonus and RSUs available based on eligibility requirements

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.