Release Manager

Overview

Job Title:
Release Manager
Location:
Hartford, CT (3 days Onsite)
Pay rate: 43 on W2 or $51.5 on C2C (Max for onsite)
40 on W2 or 48 on C2C for Remote
No of Position: 1
Overall: 9+ years
Vertical:
Healthcare

• 7+ years of experience as a Release manager specializing in software application delivery and at least 2 years of exp in Healthcare industry.
• Plan the release of project deliverables and manage the release lifecycle.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including development, QA, and operations, to ensure smooth releases.
• Coordinate with Change manager, incident manager.
• Schedule and manage release windows and cycles across multiple portfolios or components.
• Identify and mitigate risks that could impact release scope, quality, or timelines.
• Conduct release readiness reviews, milestone reviews, and go/no-go assessments.
• Develop and maintain release schedules, ensuring alignment with stakeholders and vendors.
• Create and manage deployment plans, run books, and implementation strategies.
• Oversee the execution of deployment plans and lead go-live activities.
• Maintain a repository of release-related documentation, including procedures, dependencies, and notification lists.
• Collaborate with release engineers to manage code merges, branches, and impacts.
• Continuously improve release processes by identifying bottlenecks and implementing best practices.
• Communicate release plans, updates, and changes to stakeholders effectively.
• Ensure compliance with quality benchmarks and organizational standards.
• Manage post-release activities, including reviews and identifying areas for improvement.
• Utilize automation tools and scripts to streamline the release process and ensure efficiency.
• Experience in Agile management.

• ITIL Certificate preferred.