Release Manager

We are seeking an experienced Release Manager to support planning, coordination, and execution of software releases across enterprise technology programs within large Federal environments. This role ensures that configuration changes, code deployments, integrations, and environment updates are delivered in a controlled, predictable manner aligned with Agile and DevSecOps delivery practices. The Release Manager collaborates closely with development, quality assurance, configuration management, infrastructure, and Government stakeholders to maintain release readiness, manage deployment risks, and enable high-quality, low-disruption delivery cycles across multiple environments., · Develop, maintain, and manage release calendars, schedules, deployment timelines, and release pipelines across multiple initiatives.

· Coordinate release planning activities with development, QA, configuration management, DevSecOps, operations, and business stakeholders.

· Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and release readiness reviews to understand upcoming deployments and ensure preparation activities are completed.

· Facilitate go/no-go decision meetings and verify that quality gates, approvals, and prerequisite activities are satisfied.

· Prepare and maintain release documentation, including release notes, deployment procedures, rollback strategies, and issue logs.

· Monitor release risks, dependencies, and environment constraints, escalating concerns to leadership as appropriate.

· Support environment alignment and configuration consistency across development, test, staging, and production environments.

· Coordinate and oversee deployment execution, providing hands-on support during releases to troubleshoot issues and minimize disruption.

· Validate system functionality following deployments by reviewing logs, performance metrics, and system behavior indicators.

· Communicate release status, timelines, impacts, and progress updates to technical teams and Government stakeholders.

· Manage urgent patches, hotfixes, and emergency release activities in accordance with established governance processes.

· Ensure version control and release artifact management practices are followed across environments.

· Maintain accurate tracking of release activities using approved tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms).

· Identify process gaps and contribute to continuous improvement of release management workflows and deployment practices.

· Support documentation management and ensure required deployment artifacts are completed and retained for compliance purposes.

· 5+ years of experience in release management, deployment coordination, or software delivery management within enterprise environments.

· Experience planning and executing software deployments across multi-tier environments (e.g., development, integration, staging, production).

· Strong understanding of release governance, dependency mapping, configuration alignment, and change control practices.

· Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and iterative delivery cycles.

· Experience using release tracking, collaboration, or DevOps tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, Copado, or similar platforms).

· Working knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN, or equivalent).

· Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and manage competing priorities in fast-paced delivery environments.

· Strong organizational, analytical, and documentation skills.

· Clear written and verbal communication skills suitable for both technical and executive audiences

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS DESIRED:

· Experience working with Federal agencies, particularly the Department of Veterans Affairs, is a plus.

· Experience working within CI/CD-driven release environments or DevSecOps delivery models.

· Experience coordinating multi-vendor delivery teams or large program release trains.

· Relevant certifications in Agile, DevOps, or project delivery disciplines are preferred but not required

EDUCATION:

· Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.

CLEARANCE:

· Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

At Technatomy, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customer's success. We provide solutions to agencies and entities including the Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense, Defense Logistics Agency, National Institute of Health, and more. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.