Release Manager

Program Overview: We are ready to hire a Release Manager to support software delivery and deployment operations within a fast-paced Agile/DevOps environment.

Day to Day Responsibilities: Plan the release of project deliverables and release life cycle. Communicate project-related tasks such as plans, timelines, requirements, etc. between different teams. Coordinate the release schedule and resources required depending upon the third-party applications, defect backlogs, planned releases, and infrastructure updates. Identify the risks that can delay the release and manage them, such that the scope scheduled, and quality of the release is not affected. Track the progress and find issues, if any. Always work to improve the process of release. Make sure that the release is planned, according to the requirements and budget. Schedule the release readiness reviews before deployment and milestone reviews after each release. Plan and give weekly updates on the release activities Lead the Go-Live activities to deploy the software successfully. Team up with relevant development teams responsible for building the automation tools used to develop and deploy the software. Maintain documentation related to procedures on build and release, various notifications lists, and dependencies Support staffing activities for the team Create and brief executive level presentations Direct tasking and team direction in coordination with Program Manager

BS and 8 years of experience in IT Experience managing software releases in Agile and DevOps environments Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and software deployment processes Hands-on experience with deployment/build tools such as Jenkins, Maven, GitHub, and AWS Console Experience coordinating cross-functional teams, timelines, and release dependencies