Release Management Analyst

DescriptionKforce has a client in San Antonio, TX that is seeking a Release Management Analyst.Key Responsibilities:* Coordinate end-to-end release activities across multiple projects and technology teams* Develop and maintain release plans, deployment schedules, runbooks, and implementation playbooks* Facilitate production readiness reviews and deployment planning meetings* Partner closely with Quality Assurance, Development, Product, Infrastructure, and Operations teams to ensure releases are thoroughly vetted and prepared* Track release milestones, dependencies, risks, and action items, escalating concerns as needed* Communicate release status, deployment schedules, and impacts to stakeholders at all levels of the organization* Support release-day execution activities and help troubleshoot deployment issues* Ensure appropriate change management and governance processes are followed* Monitor release outcomes and lead post-implementation reviews to identify lessons learned and process improvements* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to release management, deployment processes, and operational excellenceRequirements* Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience* 2+ years of experience in Release Management, Project Coordination, Change Management, PMO, QA, Software Delivery, or a related discipline* Understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall environments* Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail* Excellent verbal and written communication skills* Proven ability to coordinate multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment* Experience facilitating meetings and working with cross-functional teams* Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, and PowerPointJob TypeContractCompensation34 - $40