Release Manager

BrainRidge Consulting is a premium FinTech Technology Consulting firm with the energy of a startup and experience of an enterprise. With a mission to empower financial institutions and organizations to thrive in the digital age, we provide cutting-edge technology solutions and strategic guidance to drive innovation and growth. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a motivated and experienced Release Manager. BrainRidge Consulting is seeking a motivated and experienced Release Manager to lead release planning, scheduling, and execution across complex technology programs. Responsibilities Demonstrate experience in project and release management disciplines, including managing the implementation of multiple large releases as a project or release manager Apply working knowledge of core enterprise competencies, including business environment, products, organizational procedures, and standards/tools/methodologies Utilize project management software applications and tools (such as MS Project or industry equivalents) Lead release planning, including scheduling, stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and alignment Manage release scheduling, cross-impact assessments, and conflict resolution Oversee end-to-end execution of releases and timely issue resolution for delays or obstacles Manage release environment issues and defect prioritization, engaging impacted stakeholders Ensure release readiness by managing sign-off requirements and mitigating risks Define operational readiness tasks and secure appropriate approvals Identify and support process improvement opportunities across the release lifecycle Develop and execute training and cross-training plans for the team Qualifications Strong team-building and leadership capabilities Extensive project/release management experience with a history of managing multiple work streams and meeting deadlines Effective at handling multiple priorities and professional conflict resolution Ability to influence and direct work without formal authority Strong relationship-building skills with project teams, Technology and Solutions, and customers Effective communicator with flexibility, resilience, and resourcefulness Confidence and professionalism when addressing and escalating release issues Track record of learning new technologies, projects, and processes Familiarity with database administration procedures, especially Oracle, is a plus #J-18808-Ljbffr BrainRidge Consulting