Release Manager

Valuelabs; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a skilled Release Manager to oversee the implementation and management of release processes for software development projects. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with application teams to enhance engineering practices, manage release schedules, and ensure timely delivery of software updates. Your expertise will drive improvements in the release process, while your strong communication skills will facilitate effective collaboration between IT and business users. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will significantly impact project success and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing release processes across development and production environments.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with IT and business users.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage release processes for software development projects.
• Coordinate with application teams to enhance software engineering practices.
• Manage release schedules and ensure alignment with partners.

Skills

Release Management

Project Management

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Software Development Processes

Job description

Roles and Responsibilities:

• You will be responsible for implementing and managing release processes for code through development, test, and production environments. The Release Manager job function works collaboratively with all participants in software development projects.
• This position works with application teams to improve the software engineering processes and practices associated with continuously building, deploying, and updating software and environments.
• The Release Management responsibilities also include building the IT Release Calendar and status reports, working closely with the other IT release managers from different portfolios.
• The Release Manager will assist in managing projects and interdependencies to ensure milestone adherence.
• Forward plan the release windows and cycles across a portfolio.
• Manage risks and resolve issues that affect release scope, schedule, and quality.
• Measure and monitor progress to ensure application releases are delivered on time and that they meet or exceed expectations.
• Conduct release readiness reviews, milestone reviews, and business go/no-go reviews.
• Daily and weekly release reporting.
• Negotiate, plan, and manage all release activities.
• Maintain the release schedule for all core services and ensure alignment across key partners and vendors.
• Communicate effectively with both IT and business users.
• Continually work towards making improvements in the release process.
• Participate in CAB meetings to discuss release scope and/or roadblocks.