Release Manager

Job DescriptionPosition Overview We are seeking an experienced Release Manager to orchestrate and streamline software releases across multiple applications and teams. This strategic role requires a skilled professional who can centrally plan release schedules, manage cross-functional dependencies, secure stakeholder approvals, and ensure successful deployment execution across the organization. You'll be the central authority driving release governance, coordination, and delivery excellence. Key Responsibilities Release Planning & Coordination: Develop and maintain comprehensive release schedules across all applications and development teams Coordinate release activities among multiple stakeholders, including development, QA, operations, and business teams Facilitate release planning meetings and establish clear timelines and milestones Create and communicate release calendars with visibility across the organization Dependency & Risk Management: Identify, track, and resolve cross-team and cross-application dependencies Proactively assess and mitigate release risks and conflicts Manage resource allocation and capacity planning for releases Develop contingency and rollback plans for critical deployments Approval & Governance: Establish and enforce release management policies, standards, and best practices Obtain necessary approvals from stakeholders, including CAB (Change Advisory Board) when applicable Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies Maintain release documentation and audit trails Deployment Execution: Oversee end-to-end deployment activities across development, staging, and production environments Coordinate deployment windows and communicate schedules to all affected parties Monitor deployment progress and resolve issues in real-time Conduct post-release reviews and document lessons learned Stakeholder Management: Serve as primary point of contact for all release-related communications Provide regular status updates to leadership and stakeholders Facilitate resolution of conflicts and blockers across teams Build strong relationships with technical and business teams Required Qualifications Experience: 5+ years of experience in release management, deployment coordination, or similar roles Proven track record managing complex, multi-team releases in enterprise environments Experience with full software development lifecycle (SDLC) and release processes Demonstrated success coordinating releases across distributed teams Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation tools (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitLab CI/CD, etc.) Familiarity with version control systems (Git, SVN) Knowledge of deployment strategies (blue-green, canary, rolling deployments) Understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) Experience with release management tools (Jira, ServiceNow, Rally, VersionOne) Core Competencies: Exceptional organizational and project management skills Strong problem-solving abilities with focus on dependency resolution Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple concurrent releases Strategic thinking with attention to detail Conflict resolution and negotiation skills Preferred Skills Experience with Agile and DevOps methodologies Background in software development or infrastructure operations Experience implementing or improving release management processes Familiarity with incident management and change management practices Knowledge of infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible) QualificationsEducation: BE/BTECH in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field or equivalent (Master’s degree preferred). Certifications: ITIL Foundation or ITIL Release Management certification PMP, Scrum Master (CSM), or SAFe certification Additional InformationThe position is expected to work in Eastern Hours