Deployment Release Deputy

Accenture Federal Services•Washington, DC

2d•$116,900 - $243,100

About The Position

The Deployment Release Deputy is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the release and deployment of software solutions within a fast‑paced SAP program environment. This role supports planning, refining, and managing deployment activities tied to major SAP software releases, leveraging Agile methodologies, iterative development practices, and SAP ChaRM. The Deployment Release Deputy works closely with cross‑functional teams to schedule, execute, and monitor release activities while proactively identifying risks, resolving issues, and ensuring smooth deployment through hypercare. Success in this role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and hands‑on experience with release management tools and project tracking.

Requirements

Experience coordinating complex software deployments or release management activities
Familiarity with Agile principles, SAP release processes, and iterative development cycles
Hands‑on experience with project tracking tools (MS Project, Gantt charts, Jira, etc.)
Understanding of CI/CD concepts and release automation
Ability to work collaboratively across functional, technical, and leadership teams
US Citizen (no duals)
Ability to obtain a client Public Trust government clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP ChaRM and SAP software release cycles
Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, or cloud deployment processes
Experience supporting hypercare activities and post‑release stabilization
Background working on large‑scale enterprise or federal programs

Responsibilities

Build and maintain deployment plans, including tracking milestones, task dependencies, and critical path activities
Monitor and manage release schedules, identifying risks and mitigation strategies
Coordinate and execute deployment and release activities with cross‑functional teams including software delivery, OCM, and Release Management
Support development and implementation of deployment strategies, standards, and best practices
Maintain clear documentation related to release and deployment processes
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to deployment, release management, and environment readiness
Provide timely and accurate status updates to stakeholders and project leadership
Assist in continuous improvement initiatives for deployment and release processes
Support integration with Agile delivery cycles, CI/CD workflows, and SAP ChaRM processes