Release Manager

Charlotte, NC - 3 days a week onsite.

Description

Release Manager

Understand Release/Deployment Components. Understand risks and can ally controls necessary to mitigate. Facilitate team planning ceremonies against release milestones. Ability to answer team Agile/waterfall framework questions. Ability to understand big picture and connect all details.

Required Skills

• Project Planning/Project Management and Analytical Thinking - Moderate to advanced Project Planning software skills (e.g. MS Project, Primavera, etc. – experience with critical path analysis, predecessor/successor relationships)

• Collaboration, Facilitation, and Stakeholder Management - Moderate to advanced Meeting facilitation skills (being able to facilitate, drive, and redirect large scale meetings while working through a deliverable such as a project plan)

• Agile Practices - At least moderate exposure to Jira tools

• Data Management - Moderate to advanced experience with Production “record of change” tools such as ITSM BMC Remedy or ServiceNow (Tasks, Configuration Item management, Relationships, etc.)

• Risk Management – Previous experience with Risk Management (identifying and escalating release related risks)

• Managing and coordinating assigned change from initiation to closure

• Coordinating interfaces between Change Management and other ITSM processes

• Coordinating planning, implementation, and verification activities with all change stakeholders

• Planning and runbook reviews with change stakeholders

• Stakeholder management

• Facilitating the triage of any issues found during release related activities

• Able to learn and understand the tools that must be used for the completion of the above job duties (e.g. Remedy, Cutover, MS Project, Jira, Release Manager Tool)

• Identifying and escalating risks and concerns

Desired Skills

• Bachelor’s degree

• PMP Certification a plus

• Familiarity with Project Management tools such as MS Project or Primavera

• Experience working in a financial industry would be a plus

• Jira experience a plus

• ITSM Remedy experience a plus

Skills

Release management, Release planning, Jira, Change management, Release coordination, Deployment, Scrum

Top Skills Details

Release management,Release planning,Jira,Change management,Release coordination,Deployment

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Release Manager

Experience Level

Expert Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Charlotte, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $70.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Charlotte,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 16, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.