Senior Agile Project & Release Manager
Listed on 2026-08-05
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IT/Tech
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IT Project Manager, Change Management
Senior Agile Project & Release Manager
Austin, TX - Onsite
Experience:
5–10 Years of relevant experience in Project Management, Release Management, Agile Delivery, and Strategic Portfolio Management.
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Agile Project & Release Manager to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex projects and releases across multiple teams. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, stakeholder management, problem-solving, and portfolio management skills, with extensive experience in Agile methodologies, release governance, and enterprise project management tools such as JIRA and Clarity CA PPM.
The role requires a strategic thinker who can drive cross-functional collaboration, manage project portfolios, ensure successful release execution, and continuously improve delivery processes in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Project & Portfolio Management
- Manage end-to-end project life cycles, ensuring delivery within scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations.
- Govern and manage project portfolios using Clarity CA PPM and established PMO processes.
- Develop and maintain project plans, roadmaps, milestones, dependencies, and resource forecasts.
- Monitor project risks, issues, and dependencies while ensuring timely resolution.
- Release Management
- Plan, coordinate, and oversee release schedules across multiple teams and applications.
- Establish release governance processes and ensure adherence to organizational standards.
- Collaborate with development, QA, operations, and business stakeholders to ensure smooth deployments and minimal business disruption.
- Agile Delivery Leadership
- Drive Agile transformation and promote Agile best practices across teams.
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, retrospectives, reviews, and daily stand-ups.
- Support Scrum teams in removing impediments and improving delivery velocity.
- Utilize JIRA to manage backlogs, track progress, and report project metrics.
- Strategic Planning & Stakeholder Management
- Align project objectives with organizational goals and strategic initiatives.
- Partner with senior leadership to prioritize initiatives and optimize portfolio outcomes.
- Communicate project status, risks, and recommendations to executive stakeholders.
- Build strong relationships with cross-functional teams and business partners.
- Problem Management & Continuous Improvement
- Lead root cause analysis and problem management activities.
- Identify opportunities to improve delivery processes, release management practices, and team effectiveness.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using data-driven decision-making and analytical thinking.
Required Skills &
Qualifications:
Mandatory
Skills:
- Release Management (5–10 years)
- Project Management (5–10 years)
- Project & Portfolio Management (PPM) (5–10 years)
- Strategic Management (5–10 years)
- Agile Project Management (5–10 years)
- Problem Management & Problem Solving (5–10 years)
- Planning and Execution (5–10 years)
- Analytical Thinking (5–10 years)
- Communication & Stakeholder Management (5–10 years)
- Collaboration, Diplomacy, and People Skills (5–10 years)
- Attention to Detail (5–10 years)
Technical & Methodology
Skills:
- Clarity CA PPM (2–5 years)
- SDLC Management (2–5 years)
- Agile Methodologies (2–5 years)
- Agile Scrum Framework (2–5 years)
- JIRA (2–5 years)
Soft Skills:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong facilitation and negotiation abilities.
- Ability to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
- Strong teamwork and collaboration mindset.
- Effective questioning, critical thinking, and decision-making capabilities.
Preferred Qualifications:
PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, Scrum Master, SAFe, or equivalent certifications.
Experience managing large-scale enterprise programs and multiple concurrent releases.
Experience working with geographically distributed teams and stakeholders.
Success Criteria:
- Consistently deliver projects and releases on schedule and within budget.
- Improve portfolio visibility, release predictability, and delivery efficiency.
- Drive Agile maturity and foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Maintain high stakeholder satisfaction through proactive communication and execution excellence.
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