Release Manager with Exp. Financial Services & Azure DevOps Hybrid || Downtown Chicago, IL
About The Position
The Release Manager coordinates and executes release management processes across multiple product teams. The role ensures smooth and efficient software releases while maintaining compliance with enterprise standards and regulatory requirements. It involves overseeing releases, managing dependencies and risks, maintaining documentation and controls, and leading cross-functional collaboration to achieve successful release outcomes. The position is a six-month project based in downtown Chicago, Illinois, with a hybrid arrangement requiring onsite work three days per week. Only local candidates are requested.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience in a Release Management role or performing release management responsibilities.
- Experience in highly regulated industries, preferably financial services.
- Strong knowledge of ITIL Change Management processes.
- Proficiency with Azure DevOps and other release management tools.
- Excellent documentation, organizational, and communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
- Experience with client account opening and customer onboarding platforms.
- Experience with client lifecycle management systems.
- Experience with customer identity verification and KYC/AML integration solutions.
- Experience with digital banking applications.
- Knowledge of modern application architecture and Agile delivery methodologies.
- Experience with ServiceNow and Confluence.
- CI/CD pipeline experience.
- Understanding of release validation requirements in regulated environments and financial services compliance standards.
Responsibilities
- Oversee release management processes across product teams and ensure alignment with enterprise release standards.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate release-related risks while managing dependencies across teams.
- Maintain accurate release documentation and ensure adherence to compliance requirements.
- Lead cross-functional collaboration to ensure successful release outcomes.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
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