Release Manager

Release Manager

The Release Manager will design, plan, and manage software releases and integration projects across multiple Fortress applications, serving all customers within the Technology division. Working in close coordination with software architects, project leaders, engineering and DevOps teams, and external customers, this role is central to delivering reliable, high-quality information security solutions at scale. As Fortress expands to support five separate Pods on the Fortress Platform, the Release Manager will establish and own a consistent release process that spans the full lifecycle from planning through deployment. This is a compelling opportunity for a self-directed technical program leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants direct exposure to senior management and client stakeholders.

Responsibilities Include:

• Manage cross-functional release projects with oversight through the entire lifecycle, from planning through deployment
• Coordinate with product, engineering, QA, and DevOps teams to schedule and deploy new releases
• Establish and maintain a consistent release process across multiple applications, including release calendars and readiness criteria
• Conduct Go/No-Go meetings, ensuring alignment between dependent teams and business lines before each release
• Identify and manage cross-team dependencies and risks that could affect release timelines
• Set, manage, and communicate release expectations and status to team members, stakeholders, and customers
• Lead post-release reviews and retrospectives to drive continuous improvement of the release process
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years in release management or technical program management coordinating software deployments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interface with both internal and external clients
• Good understanding of common web application architectures and modern deployment practices (e.g., CI/CD pipelines)
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities across multiple concurrent projects
• Self-directed problem solver who can drive decisions across teams without direct authority
• Intermediate proficiency using AI tools (e.g., Claude or similar platforms) to accelerate project planning, generate documentation, analyze release risks, and improve team productivity while applying appropriate judgment and validation.
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate sponsors and advocates across organizational levels, building the cross-functional support needed to drive release decisions and gain buy-in without direct authority

Preferred Skills

• Project management certification (e.g., PMP) and/or Certified Scrum Master
• Knowledge of SOC, NERC CIP, or other compliance standards
• Previous experience as a software developer
• Eligibility to obtain a U.S. security clearance

Education

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent professional work experience required.

Employee Benefits

• Remote and Hybrid working environment
• Competitive pay structure
• Medical, dental, vision plans with employees covered up to 90% with highly progressive options for dependents and families
• Company paid life, short- and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave

Employment Perks

• We provide each employee with professional growth opportunities through succession planning, up-skilling, and certifications
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Employee Referral Programs
• Company Sponsored Events

Fortress is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Fortress Information Security takes part in the E-Verify process for all new hires. For positions located in the US, the following conditions apply. If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will have to undergo a drug test. ADA Disclaimer: In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.