Release Manager

3 days ago

☕ Washington – Remote

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Effectual

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Cloud • Enterprise • Artificial Intelligence

Effectual is an AWS Premier Tier Services Partner specializing in enterprise digital transformation, focusing on cloud migration and modernization. They offer a range of services including cloud strategy and design, application development, and data analytics, leveraging cutting-edge technology like Generative AI to drive innovation and efficiency. Effectual works across various sectors such as financial services, aerospace, and the public sector, aiming to optimize cloud costs and enhance data security for their clients.

201 - 500 employees

🏢 Enterprise

🤖 Artificial Intelligence

💰 Private Equity Round on 2019-11

📋 Description

• Lead release management lifecycle including planning, scheduling, tracking, deployment, and governance • Own release calendars and ensure alignment across development, testing, security, operations, and business functions • Conduct readiness reviews, risk assessments, quality checks, and release authorization gates • Manage enterprise configuration, version control, and deployment documentation in accordance with federal compliance standards • Oversee automated and manual deployment processes and ensure adherence to DevSecOps, CI/CD, and change management policies • Facilitate communication and issue escalation between project managers, PMO, engineers, enterprise architects, and end users • Support audit readiness with traceable configuration artifacts, deployment logs, testing records, and approvals • Track release KPIs and develop continuous improvement strategies to increase reliability, velocity, and stability • Assist in the development of project documentation, including requirements documentation, functional specifications, process flows, and user guides • Foster strong relationships with stakeholders, actively engaging and communicating to ensure alignment and successful delivery of application development projects

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field AND • 10 years of experience, including cloud professional and/or project management certification OR • Must have at least 10 years of on-the-job experience • Available during customer working hours, as needed—both for scheduled and impromptu support • Be able to work remotely but, be able to go on-site as requested and/or occasionally on-site in Washington DC • Must be a US Citizen • 10+ years of release management, configuration management, DevOps, or related experience within government contracting or public-sector IT programs • Demonstrated experience supporting large-scale enterprise systems and modernization programs • Ability to build structured deployment processes, maintain technical oversight, mitigate risks, and ensure regulatory compliance • Must have certifications including ITIL Foundation and at least one of the following: PMP, ScrumMaster, SAFe Agilist, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent • Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks and solid understanding of ITIL, change management, SDLC, and QA best practices • Experience with Agile tools such as Jira, Confluence, and other project tracking systems • Familiarity with technical environments, including cloud migration projects (AWS preferred) and enterprise-level software stacks • You are able to work with distributed teams and handle multiple workstreams simultaneously • Quick-learner and operating with minimum supervision in a changing environment • Experienced in drafting comprehensive documents using Microsoft Office suite • Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate and engage stakeholders • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to translate requirements into technical specifications • Hardworking and self-motivated, with the ability to work in team and individual settings • Detail-oriented and able to stand behind the quality of the work • Able to properly understand and communicate level of effort, define due dates, and meet deadlines • Ability to work Eastern Standard Time Zone schedule

🏖️ Benefits

• Health insurance • 401(k) matching • Paid time off • Flexible work arrangements • Professional development opportunities