Senior Release Manager

Senior Release ManagerAgileEngine is an Inc. 5000 company that creates award-winning software for Fortune 500 brands and trailblazing startups across 17+ industries. We rank among the leaders in areas like application development and AI/ML, and our people-first culture has earned us multiple Best Place to Work awards.If you're looking for a place to grow, make an impact, and work with people who care, we'd love to meet you!About The RoleWe are looking for a Senior Release Manager to own the end-to-end release lifecycle across a Frontline product portfolio, acting as the central coordination point between Engineering, Product, QA, DevOps, and customer-facing teams. You will define and improve release governance, optimize branching and versioning strategies, manage release risks and dependencies, and drive improvements in deployment automation and CI/CD processes. The role requires 4+ years of release management experience in large-scale enterprise SaaS or cloud-native software environments.What You Will DoOwn the end-to-end release lifecycle across Frontline products.Coordinate release planning, release candidates, production deployments, hotfixes, and emergency releases.Define and improve release management processes, standards, and governance.Optimize branching, merging, and versioning strategies.Partner closely with Team Leads, QA, and DevOps teams to ensure release readiness.Manage release risks, dependencies, and cross-team communication.Drive improvements in deployment automation, CI/CD processes, and release reliability.Maintain release documentation, deployment runbooks, and rollback procedures.Monitor release metrics and continuously improve release quality, predictability, and efficiency.Serve as the accountable owner of the Frontline release management function.Must Haves4+ years of proven experience with large-scale enterprise software environments and multiple concurrent release streams as a Release Manager, Technical Program Manager, or similar role.Experience managing releases for SaaS, cloud-native, or enterprise software products.Solid knowledge of Git workflows, branch management, and release versioning.Strong understanding of modern software development and Agile methodologies.Experience working closely with DevOps and Engineering teams.Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.Strong problem-solving mindset with a focus on process optimization and operational excellence.Upper-intermediate English level.Nice To HavesExperience with CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms.Experience supporting customer-facing production deployments.Perks And BenefitsGrowth without limits: build your skills through mentorship, internal TechTalks, challenging projects, and a dedicated annual learning budget.Competitive compensation: get recognition that reflects your skills and impact, with regular performance and compensation reviews.Flexibility: work 100% remotely with flexible hours that support focus, autonomy, and a healthy work rhythm.Meaningful, modern projects: build impactful products using modern technologies alongside global teams and leading brands.Collaborative culture: join a supportive environment with zero micromanagement where ideas are welcomed and contributions are recognized.Well-being & support: access local well-being programs and people-focused support tailored to your location.Meet Our Recruitment ProcessApplication ? Coding Challenge ? Video Interview ? Technical Interview or Hiring Manager InterviewEach step helps us understand your skills and overall fit. If it's a match, you'll receive an offer.