IT Project Manager - Release Management & Roadmaps

Strategic Staffing Solutions
Chandler, United States of America
24 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary to permanent
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Intermediate
Compensation
$ 135K

Job location

Chandler, United States of America

Tech stack

Java
Artificial Intelligence
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Azure
Cloud Computing
Python
Parsing
Scrum
Release Management
Software Engineering
Data Processing
Enterprise Software Applications
React
Multi-Agent Systems
Indexer
Angular
Machine Learning Operations

Job description

  • Lead release planning, release maps, and roadmap execution across multiple enterprise initiatives
  • Manage 7-8 concurrent projects, ensuring alignment on timelines, deliverables, and dependencies
  • Coordinate across engineering, product, and business teams to drive end-to-end delivery
  • Track and manage risks, issues, and dependencies across programs
  • Maintain release schedules, governance, and delivery plans
  • Develop and maintain roadmaps, release artifacts, and program documentation
  • Provide weekly executive updates, translating complex delivery details into clear, actionable insights
  • Support Agile/Scrum ceremonies and program-level planning
  • Drive accountability and ensure adherence to enterprise governance, risk, and compliance standards
  • Partner with stakeholders to translate business requirements into execution plans

Requirements

We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager with a strong background in release management, roadmap planning, and enterprise delivery to support a high-visibility portfolio of initiatives.

This role is focused on driving structured release execution, managing release cycles and roadmaps, and ensuring alignment across engineering, product, and business teams.

The ideal candidate brings a blend of delivery leadership, technical understanding, and strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex release plans and program updates to executive stakeholders., * 5+ years of experience in IT Project Management, Program Management, Release Management, or Software Engineering

  • Strong experience with release management, release planning, and roadmap development
  • Experience managing multiple concurrent initiatives in complex enterprise environments
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Experience presenting to senior leadership/executives
  • Ability to manage cross-functional teams, dependencies, and delivery timelines
  • Experience with application development environments (Java, Python, or similar)
  • Ability to understand and support technical solutions and architecture discussions

Technical & Domain Requirements (Must-Have / Strongly Preferred)

  • Experience with enterprise application development (Java, Python, or similar technologies)
  • Familiarity with modern UI frameworks (React, Angular, or similar)
  • Experience supporting or working alongside full stack development teams
  • Exposure to AI/ML or AI-driven initiatives, including:
  • Agentic architectures
  • Multi-agent orchestration patterns
  • AI/ML lifecycle or deployment concepts
  • Understanding of data processing concepts such as parsing, indexing, and data workflows
  • Experience working in globally distributed teams

Preferred Qualifications

  • Consulting background (Big 4 or similar: Deloitte, Accenture, EY, KPMG)
  • Experience managing enterprise release cycles and program roadmaps at scale
  • Experience with AI-powered solutions, automation, or advanced analytics initiatives
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • Experience in regulated industries (financial services preferred)
  • Ability to provide non-sensitive work samples (release maps, roadmaps, delivery artifacts)

Key Traits for Success

  • Strong program delivery and organizational skills
  • Ability to simplify complex initiatives into structured plans and roadmaps
  • Excellent executive communication and presentation skills
  • Proactive, self-starter with ownership mindset
  • Ability to operate effectively across technical and business teams
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Benefits & conditions

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Vision insurance

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