Release Manager

Scalian; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Great benefits package

Career development plan

International mobility program

Job summary

A multinational engineering consulting firm in New York is seeking an experienced Release Manager to lead the delivery of complex IT initiatives. This role involves coordinating across teams and ensuring high-quality execution aligned with strategic business objectives. Candidates should have strong experience with Agile methodologies and stakeholder management. The company offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing delivery of complex, multi-functional initiatives.
• Expertise in Agile and SAFe frameworks.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate delivery of large-scale initiatives.
• Ensure high-quality service delivery to end users.
• Manage interdependencies between applications.

Skills

Managing delivery of complex initiatives

Agile and SAFe frameworks

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional dependencies

Communication skills

Job description

• Lead and coordinate the delivery of large-scale initiatives and features across Agile, SAFe, and Scrum methodologies
• Serve as the delivery lead representing program leadership for strategic initiatives that span multiple teams and functions
• Continuously align business goals, delivery scope, timelines, and quality to ensure each release delivers consistent business value
• Adapt delivery plans and execution based on feedback, changing priorities, and organizational readiness
• Synchronize all stakeholders across various project streams, departments, countries, and seniority levels to ensure cohesive execution
• Interface with validate platform readiness and ensure seamless handover to operational support teams
• Guarantee high-quality service delivery to end users
• Define and structure regular business releases that bring coherent and incremental value across different domains
• Manage interdependencies between applications and assess any impacts on Transition Service Agreements (TSAs) and overall budget
• Coordinate Entry into Service (EIS) readiness activities and CutOver planning to ensure successful go-lives
• Assess the impact of new deliverables on the broader separation journey and ensure alignment with transformation goals
• Establish and maintain a formal process to validate Operational, Technical, Commercial, and Quality (OTCQ) criteria for each deliverable

Company Description

Who are we? At Scalian, we are a leading multinational engineering consulting firm with 6,000 specialists and over 35 years of experience. We are specialized in Digital Systems (IT & Software and Systems Engineering) and Industrial Performance (Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, and Project Management). Our expertise serves various technological sectors such as the aerospace, defense, rail, and energy industries while providing distinctive support to their development and operations.

Are you an experienced Release Manager? If your answer is yes, it’s your lucky day as we are looking for a dynamic and talented person to join our team in the US!

What will your role be? Scalian is seeking a Release Manager to oversee and coordinate the end-to-end delivery of complex business and IT initiatives within a large-scale transformation program. This role is key in ensuring consistent and high-quality release execution across multiple streams, methodologies, and global stakeholders. The Release Manager plays a central role in bridging strategic objectives with operational execution, ensuring alignment between business priorities and the readiness of technical platforms.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing delivery of complex, multi-functional initiatives in large program environments
• Expertise in Agile and SAFe frameworks, including hands-on delivery coordination across iterative and traditional models
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, capable of navigating across IT and business domains
• Ability to align delivery content and cadence with strategic business objectives and organizational readiness
• Experience managing cross-functional dependencies, enterprise releases, and transformation initiatives
• Familiarity with EIS and CutOver readiness in large-scale program contexts
• Strong communication skills and ability to operate in both technical and business conversations

Additional Information

• To acquire experience in different critical industries and projects while working for the same company;
• To have a competitive salary and a great benefits package
• To access trainings that focus on expanding your knowledge while staying up to date with cutting edge technologies and best practices;
• To have a clear career development plan that suits your goals;
• To have the possibility of working abroad through our mobility program thanks to our international presence;
• To join a dynamic, specialized and fast-growing group where communication is key and where every team member is valued
• To be part of a team where having fun is essential

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