Software Release Manager Plano, TX

Software Release Manager with our client in the financial industry located in Plano, TX. This is a 12+ month contract position.

• 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

• 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, Git Lab, 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

• Certifications in Agile, Scrum, or related fields (e.g., Certified Scrum Master, PMP)
• Knowledge of Dev Ops practices and tools