Software Release Manager Plano, TX

ESRhealthcare•Plano, TX

About The Position

Software Release Manager with our client in the financial industry located in Plano, TX. This is a 12+ month contract position. Responsibilities: Responsible for overseeing the end-to-end release process of software products within the Internal Networks Software and Automation team Ensure that releases are delivered on time, within scope, and with the highest quality Coordinate with various teams, manage release schedules, and ensure that release processes are followed and continuously improved Develop and manage release schedules, including planning and coordination of release activities Define release processes and ensure adherence to these processes across all teams Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to align release plans with project timelines and business objectives Coordinate release activities across multiple teams including Solutions design (SDE) and Network deployment (NDE) as well as local developers writing code Communicate release plans, schedules, and status to stakeholders Facilitate release planning meetings, status meetings, and retrospectives Act as the primary point of contact for all release-related activities and updates Provide regular status reports and updates to stakeholders, including senior management Facilitate release readiness reviews, go/no-go decisions, and release retrospectives Ensure that all release-related activities are performed according to established processes and standards Work with development team to ensure thorough testing and validation of releases Monitor release progress and address any issues or risks that may arise Ensure that deployment activities are completed successfully, and that site specific documentation is up to date with current release details Address any deployment issues and schedule follow up meeting to coordinate any remediation activities required Maintain release-related documentation, including release notes, deployment guides, and rollback plans Continuously evaluate and improve release management processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness Consider, discuss and where relevant implement best practices and tools for release management and automation Conduct post-release reviews and capture lessons learned to drive future improvements Ensure that release processes comply with organizational policies and regulatory requirements Maintain and enforce release governance and standards across all releases

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
Proven experience as a Release Manager or in a similar role within software development (3+ years)
Experience managing software releases in an Agile/Scrum environment
Experience with software development lifecycle (SDLC) and release management processes
Proficiency with release management tools and platforms (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, Jira)
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools
Understanding of version control systems (e.g., Git)
Excellent organizational and project management skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure
Analytical and problem-solving abilities with a keen attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Certifications in Agile, Scrum, or related fields (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster, PMP)
Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools

Responsibilities

Responsible for overseeing the end-to-end release process of software products within the Internal Networks Software and Automation team
Ensure that releases are delivered on time, within scope, and with the highest quality
Coordinate with various teams, manage release schedules, and ensure that release processes are followed and continuously improved
Develop and manage release schedules, including planning and coordination of release activities
Define release processes and ensure adherence to these processes across all teams
Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to align release plans with project timelines and business objectives
Coordinate release activities across multiple teams including Solutions design (SDE) and Network deployment (NDE) as well as local developers writing code
Communicate release plans, schedules, and status to stakeholders
Facilitate release planning meetings, status meetings, and retrospectives
Act as the primary point of contact for all release-related activities and updates
Provide regular status reports and updates to stakeholders, including senior management
Facilitate release readiness reviews, go/no-go decisions, and release retrospectives
Ensure that all release-related activities are performed according to established processes and standards
Work with development team to ensure thorough testing and validation of releases
Monitor release progress and address any issues or risks that may arise
Ensure that deployment activities are completed successfully, and that site specific documentation is up to date with current release details
Address any deployment issues and schedule follow up meeting to coordinate any remediation activities required
Maintain release-related documentation, including release notes, deployment guides, and rollback plans
Continuously evaluate and improve release management processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
Consider, discuss and where relevant implement best practices and tools for release management and automation
Conduct post-release reviews and capture lessons learned to drive future improvements
Ensure that release processes comply with organizational policies and regulatory requirements
Maintain and enforce release governance and standards across all releases