Release Manager

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** The work:*
* We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Release Manager in Rosslyn, VA to oversee and optimize our release planning, coordination, and delivery processes across multiple teams and projects. This critical role ensures smooth and efficient software releases while maintaining clear communication with all stakeholders. Job responsibiities:

** Release Coordination*
* + Host deployment plan walkthroughs with deploying (external) teams

+ Facilitate internal and external coordination between teams to prepare for and execute releases

+ Deconflict releases based on schedules or overlapping functionality

+ Coordinate meetings for deployments, ensuring seamless communication and integration Assist team leads in ensuring adequate coverage during release processes

** Release Delivery*
* + Partner with Delivery Leads to establish and maintain a program-wide release calendar

+ Track development work among teams, monitoring progress and expected delivery timelines

+ Maintain detailed documentation of release processes and outcomes

+ Report key metrics and insights to leadership

+ Distribute updated documentation and guidance to relevant teams

+ Coordinate and facilitate post-release reviews as necessary

+ Prepare and distribute release/deployment updates for leadership and clients

** Stakeholder Engagement*
* + Establish and maintain relationships with contract government leads, providing documentation and support required for release approvals

+ Own relationship with contractor teams responsible for the client release management process

+ Maintain working relationships with contractor teams responsible for client deployment process

** Here's what you need:*
* + Requires at least 3 years' professional experience in release management or a similar role within software development

+ Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and release processes

+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

+ Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously

+ Proficiency in project management and collaboration tools

+ Active Interim Secret at a minimum in order to be considered for role

+ Willingness to work onsite at least 2 days a week

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* Preferred Qualifications:

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Experience with Agile methodologies

+ Familiarity with JIRA and Service Now

+ Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices

+ Bachelor's degree

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of  
** California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland,*
* ** Massachusetts,*
* ** Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland** . The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits.

You can find more information on benefits here. ()  We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed Final date to receive applications.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia,…