Release Manager

Innova Solutions, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 96,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & pharmacy coverage

401(k)

HSA / FSA

Job summary

Innova Solutions is hiring a Release Manager for a contract role based in Charlotte, NC. You will own end-to-end release processes for AML technology, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance with enterprise standards.

The role requires 7+ years in release management and strong Excel data reporting skills, plus experience with banking clients and global teams. This is a contract position with pay $70–$73 per hour.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Release Management and end-to-end release processes.
• 5+ years of Excel experience for data analysis and reporting.
• Experience working with Banking/Financial clients.
• Experience collaborating with inshore and offshore teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end release processes for AML technology.
• Oversee application risk controls, security patching and ensure compliance with enterprise standards.
• Responsible for responding to audit/regulatory requests.
• Coordinate with project, development teams, and support partners to deliver high-quality software releases.
• Serves as the subject matter expert for the Change process with stakeholders to include Risk, Audit, and external Regulators
• Coordinate with Software owners and support partners to ensure timely action on deliverables.
• Monitor and mitigate risks associated with application governance.
• Establish routines and provide updates to senior leadership.
• Coordinate and communicate application outage events.
• Provide oversight and guidance to other team members.

Skills

Release management

Excel for data analysis

Banking/financial clients

Offshore teams collaboration

Tools

Oracle SQL

Pega Systems

Jira

BMC Remedy ITSM

Excel

Job description

A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a Release Manager

Position type: Contract

Duration: 12 to 18 Months

Location: Charlotte, NC

As a Release Manager, you will:

Must have Skills:

• 7+ years of experience in Release Management - End-to-end Release process
• 5+ Years experience in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Experience working with Banking/Financial Clients.
• Experience working with both inshore and offshore teams

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end release processes for AML technology.
• Oversee application risk controls, security patching and ensure compliance with enterprise standards.
• Responsible for responding to audit/regulatory requests.
• Coordinate with project, development teams, and support partners to deliver high-quality software releases.
• Serves as the subject matter expert for the Change process with stakeholders to include Risk, Audit, and external Regulators
• Coordinate with Software owners and support partners to ensure timely action on deliverables.
• Monitor and mitigate risks associated with application governance.
• Establish routines and provide updates to senior leadership.
• Coordinate and communicate application outage events.
• Provide oversight and guidance to other team members.

Required Qualifications:

• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to drive tasks through completion.
• Ability to prioritize, lead work efforts and influence outcome in a dynamic environment.
• Proven experience in release management and application risk control processes.
• Strong understanding of technology and enterprise change standards.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across global teams.

Required Technical Skills:

• Basic knowledge of Oracle SQL for querying and data manipulation.
• Familiarity with Pega Systems technology for workflow and case management.
• Hands-on experience with Atlassian Jira Software for project tracking, collaboration, and agile processes.
• Experience using BMC Remedy IT Service Management for incident and change management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• General understanding of technology components (applications, databases, integrations, and infrastructure).

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with continuity planning and testing processes.
• Project management experience.
• Experience working with information security and planning vulnerability remediation
• Experience working with auditors and providing information for regulatory requests.

This position is only open to applicants who can be engaged on a W-2 basis. 1099 contractors and Corp-to-Corp arrangements will not be considered for this position.

Pay Range and Benefits:

Pay Range*: $70 to $73 per hour

*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

About Innova Solutions: Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.

Recent Recognitions:

• Named One of America’s Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024)
• Named One of the Best Companies to Work for by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, 2024-2025)
• One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US – Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024)
• One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US – Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics)
• Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)
• One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)
• AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100+ certifications

Website: https://www.innovasolutions.com/

Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at [e-mail] or [phone]. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b.

The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.