Release Manager

Job Title Release Manager Job Type Full Time Client Location Charlotte, NC Work Arrangement Onsite Duration Full Time Pay Rate / Salary $100-$130k/yr. Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Release Manager to plan, coordinate, and manage end-to-end software releases across multiple applications, teams, and environments. The Release Manager will oversee release schedules, deployment activities, dependencies, risks, change management, release readiness, and production implementation while ensuring alignment with business objectives and quality standards. The role requires strong collaboration with Product, Engineering, QA, DevOps, Infrastructure, Security, and business stakeholders to deliverpredictable and high-quality releases. Key Responsibilities Forward Plan the release windows and cycles across a portfolio. Manage risks and resolve issues that affect release scope, schedule and quality. Measure and monitor progress to ensure application releases are delivered on time and within budget, and that they meet or exceed expectations. Coordinate release content and effort based on the service request backlog, pending service requests, third party applications, or operating system updates. Communicate all key project plans, commitments, and changes including requirements, QA plans, schedule, and scope changes. Manage relationships and coordinate work between different teams at different locations. Conduct Release Readiness reviews, Milestone Reviews, and Business Go/No-Go reviews. Produce Deployment, Run Books and Implementation Plans. Weekly Release Reporting. Communicate release details and schedules to the Business as required. Negotiate, plan and manage all release activities. Work with release engineers to understand impacts of branches and code mergers. Maintains the release schedule for all core services and ensure alignment across key partners and vendors. Continually work towards making improvements in the release process. Lead and co-ordinate the Go-Live activities including the execution of the deployment Plans and checklists. Participate in CAB meetings to discuss release scope and/or roadblocks Required Qualifications 5 10+ years of experience in Release Management, Deployment Management, Program/Project Management, or DevOps. Experience managing enterprise-scale releases involving multiple applications and teams. Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile methodologies, DevOps, CI/CD, and ITIL practices. Experience working in complex cloud and hybrid infrastructure environments. Strong leadership, communication, coordination, problem-solving, and stakeholder-management skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr SFE