Release Manager (Configuration Management)

Maximus; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a Release Management Lead to plan, schedule, and execute software releases across development, test, staging, and production environments. You will coordinate software builds, DevOps changes, and deployments while ensuring 24x7 uptime and robust post-deployment validation.

Partnering with Agile, DevSecOps, engineering, testing, operations, and third-party teams, you will facilitate reviews, manage risks, and drive continuous improvement in release and configuration management

Qualifications

• 7+ years in release management, DevOps, or related technical roles.
• Experience managing enterprise-level builds, releases, and deployments.
• Strong with version control, CI/CD, and Agile/DevSecOps.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and execute application releases, patches, and upgrades across environments.
• Manage release lifecycle: Go/No-Go reviews, deployment coverage, and post-deployment validation.
• Coordinate builds, DevOps changes, and deployments across dev/test/staging/production.
• Facilitate cross-team meetings and prepare decisions, action items, and agendas.
• Track releases, changes, and deployment status in EWM and ServiceNow.

Skills

Release Mgmt

DevOps

CI/CD

Agile/DevSecOps

Communication

On-call

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT

Tools

GitLab

UrbanCode Deploy

Remedy

ServiceNow

Job description

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS123, T3, Band 6Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Plan, schedule, and execute application releases, operating system patches, security updates, hardware upgrades, and other changes across mission-critical systems.- Manage the release lifecycle, including version control, implementation and rollback planning, Go/No-Go reviews, deployment coverage, and post-deployment validation.- Maintain deployment, implementation, and communication plans in accordance with configuration management and document control standards.- Coordinate software builds, DevOps configuration changes, and deployments across development, test, staging, and production environments.- Partner with Agile, DevSecOps, engineering, testing, operations, infrastructure, and third-party teams to align release schedules, dependencies, and resources.- Facilitate TRB, CRB, CRQ, and OCCB meetings; prepare agendas, materials, decisions, and action items.- Identify and mitigate risks, issues, conflicts, and resource constraints affecting release scope, schedule, quality, or stability.- Provide timely release communications on schedules, readiness, status, outcomes, and required actions.- Administer GitLab, including upgrades, patching, incident resolution, access, and account management.- Track release activities, change requests, and deployment status in EWM and ServiceNow.- Coordinate application testing, release validation, production readiness, and post-deployment verification.- Improve release and configuration management processes, tools, documentation, and training.Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:- Active Secret clearance is required.- Due to contract requirements, candidates must be U.S. citizens; candidates with dual citizenship cannot be considered.- Minimum of 7 years of experience in release management, DevOps, configuration management, or a related technical role.- Experience managing enterprise-level software builds, releases, and deployments across development, test, staging, and production environments.- Experience with version control, configuration management, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile or DevSecOps methodologies.- Strong communication, facilitation, organization, and cross functional coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent releases and priorities.- Candidates must reside within a commutable distance for daily onsite work and on-call requirements.- This contract supports systems that require 24x7x365 uptime. Candidates must be willing and able to meet recall requirements, including participation in a rotational on-call schedule.Preferred Skills and Qualifications:- Experience administering GitLab or supporting GitLab upgrades, patching, access, and account management.- Experience with UrbanCode Deploy, Jazz Engineering Workflow Management (EWM), Remedy, or ServiceNow.#techjobs #clearance #veteransPage #APPCASTDTOMinimum RequirementsTCS123, T3, Band 6EEO StatementMaximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.Pay TransparencyMaximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.AccommodationsMaximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process-including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,-please contact People Operations at [e-mail] .Minimum Salary$110,000.00Maximum Salary$125,000.00