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Job Details
Job Title: Release Manager
Location: [Dallas, TX On-Site]
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Release Manager to oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of software releases across multiple environments. The ideal candidate will ensure smooth deployments by collaborating with cross-functional teams, maintaining release schedules, mitigating risks, and ensuring high-quality software delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, manage, and oversee the end-to-end release process for software deployments.
- Collaborate with Development, QA, DevOps, and Product teams to define and execute release strategies.
- Maintain and manage the release calendar, ensuring alignment with business objectives and IT initiatives.
- Develop and implement standardized release management processes and best practices.
- Identify and mitigate risks associated with software releases to ensure minimal impact on business operations.
- Monitor and track release progress, ensuring timely resolution of issues and roadblocks.
- Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure compliance with security, quality, and regulatory requirements.
- Lead post-release reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Document release plans, rollback strategies, and post-mortem reports.
- Automate and optimize release workflows to enhance efficiency and reliability.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, version control systems (e.g., Git), and deployment automation tools.
- Experience with ITIL, Agile, and DevOps methodologies.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
- Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple releases simultaneously.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certification in ITIL, Agile, or Release Management.
- Hands-on experience with tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, Jira, and ServiceNow.
- Experience in managing enterprise-scale software releases.
Why Join Us?
- Work with a dynamic and innovative team in a fast-paced environment.
- Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Flexible work arrangements and a collaborative culture.
If you are passionate about delivering high-quality software releases and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!