Release Manager

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Release Manager to coordinate and optimize release processes across multiple platforms including ESPN, and Hulu.

This role involves managing cross-platform programs, facilitating executive communications, and ensuring seamless deployments.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to enforce process discipline across diverse teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute and enhance Release Management plans and processes for assigned platforms.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive release schedules, documentation, and communication plans.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate release risks and dependencies.
• Lead procedural excellence and drive quality improvements through release metrics.
• Communicate release progress and updates to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment.
• Act as a key integrator across initiatives to improve operational efficiency across Product Design, Program Management, and Engineering.
• Use data-informed approaches to assess service health, deployments, and release performance.
• Establish clear communication structures and templates across departments.
• Conduct tactical and strategic analyses across business units.
• Mentor team members on Release Management best practices and standardized processes.
• Minimize hotfixes through rigorous planning and attention to detail.
• Enforce release scope discipline and push back on last-minute feature additions.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Release Management or related roles (QA Manager, Release Engineer, Product/Project/Delivery Manager).
• Proven experience managing full lifecycle of releases into production.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Proficiency in Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence).
• Willingness to work with Airtable and obtain certification if needed.
• Ability to adapt release processes across different platforms.
• Experience working in Agile environments, preferably SAFe Agile.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Client's platforms and corporate procedures.
• Familiarity with Airtable (strongly preferred).
• SAFe Agile Release Train Certification (a plus).