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Epic Games

Release Management Lead

Cary, NC · On-site

Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it ... What You'll Do Epic Games is looking for a quality-focused Senior Release Manager to work closely ...

Quest Diagnostics

Lead, Release Management

Schaumburg, IL · On-site

$130K - $140K/yr

This role focuses on release orchestration, dependency management, and production readiness across multiple teams and systems, serving as a subject matter expert and escalation point for non-Epic ...

ClinDCast LLC

Epic Radiant/Cupid Analyst

Albany, NY · On-site

Knowledge of Epic release management and upgrade processes. * Experience working with cross-functional clinical and technical teams. * Understanding of cardiovascular and imaging workflows.

ClinDCast LLC

Epic Radiant/Cupid Analyst

Albany, NY · On-site

Knowledge of Epic release management and upgrade processes. * Experience working with cross‑functional clinical and technical teams. * Understanding of cardiovascular and imaging workflows. #J ...

ClinDCast LLC

Epic Radiant/Cupid Analyst

Albany, NY · On-site

Knowledge of Epic release management and upgrade processes. * Experience working with cross-functional clinical and technical teams. * Understanding of cardiovascular and imaging workflows.

OCHIN

VP, EPIC APPLICATIONS

$216K - $376K/yr

Reporting to the COO, the VP provides strategic and operational oversight across the full Epic lifecycle-including installation, enhancement, maintenance, and release management-and leads a large ...

Healthrise

HB Certified Epic Analyst

Farmington, MI · On-site

... manages work queue (WQ) structure, routing logic, and assignment rules to optimize staff ... and Epic release notes that impact HB configuration and claim accuracy. • Supports coding and ...

Bank of America

Release Train Engineer

Plano, TX · On-site

... Release Train (ART), and is focused on serving the needs of the train to drive performance and ... managing dependencies across teams in the ART, and providing visibility into the health of epic ...

Baptist Health Care

Epic Willow Analyst

Pensacola, FL · On-site

Supports release management and change control processes. * Participates in Epic implementations, acquisitions, expansions, upgrades, and optimization initiatives. Supports project planning, workflow ...

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How much do epic release management jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for epic release management in the United States is $53.77, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40.38 and $65.62 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is Epic Release Management?

Epic Release Management refers to the process of planning, coordinating, and overseeing the deployment of updates, new features, and fixes within the Epic electronic health record (EHR) system. Release managers ensure that software changes are tested, documented, and communicated to all stakeholders before being implemented. They collaborate with IT, clinical, and administrative teams to minimize disruption and ensure regulatory compliance. This role is crucial for maintaining the reliability, security, and functionality of the Epic system in healthcare organizations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Epic Release Manager?

To thrive as an Epic Release Manager, you need a solid understanding of healthcare IT, project management, and the Epic EHR system, often supported by a bachelor’s degree and Epic certification. Familiarity with Epic module build tools, release management platforms, and change control processes is crucial. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and clear communication enable effective coordination across technical and clinical teams. These skills ensure smooth software updates, minimize system disruptions, and support quality patient care through reliable technology.

What are some typical challenges faced by professionals in Epic Release Management, and how can they be addressed?

Epic Release Management professionals often navigate complex coordination between technical teams, clinical staff, and organizational leadership to ensure smooth software updates. Common challenges include managing tight timelines for system upgrades, minimizing downtime, and ensuring all stakeholders are adequately trained on new features. To address these, clear communication, detailed project planning, and robust testing protocols are essential. Building strong relationships with both IT and end-user teams also helps anticipate and resolve issues proactively.

How much do Epic Release Management environment and release managers make?

Epic Release Management environment and release managers typically earn between $80,000 and $130,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and company size. These roles often require knowledge of project management tools and healthcare IT systems, with salaries increasing for those with certifications like PMP or experience in Agile methodologies.

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Infographic showing various Epic Release Management job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $111,845 per year, or $53.8 per hour.

Release Management Lead

Cary, NC • On-site

Epic Games
PC Games • 1 - 5K employees
Learn more about Epic Gamesexternal

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

WHAT MAKES US EPIC?
At the core of Epic's success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it's building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we're always innovating.
Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We're constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.
PRODUCTION
What We Do
Whether it's driving a vision from start to finish or collaborating with teams to inspire and deliver projects of Epic quality, Epic's production teams take pride in consistently delivering world-class products and experiences.
What You'll Do
Epic Games is looking for a quality-focused Senior Release Manager to work closely with our producers, programmers, build engineers, and QA teams to oversee the build and release process for the Fortnite Ecosystem. In this position, you will work directly with the brightest technical minds in the business as we build the premier game engine for a multitude of platforms.
In this role, you will
  • Developing new practices and structures to better scale release management and stabilization processes across our Game Dev ecosystem, while managing a sub-team of release managers
  • Owning the scheduling, coordination, quality control, and external certification process across multiple platforms and/or products
  • Acting as the liaison between multiple development teams, coordinating and negotiating development plans, exceptions, sales/mktg/publishing content, as well as releases
  • Working with the publishing and development teams to determine release content plans as related to sales, giveaways, promotions, etc., and shepherding that content through external party approvals for release
  • Working closely with QA, Build Engineers, and Lead Programmers to monitor the automated build and integration process, facilitate the resolution of build failures, and understand and communicate the impact of branches and code merges
  • Partnering with QA Leads to establish and maintain the bug triage process and prioritize must-fix issues, coordinating internal and external release notes, known issues, and knowledge base updates, and ensuring releases have passed all required checks and approvals leading up to live deployment, while communicating approved exceptions to all necessary parties
What we're looking for
  • Strong production/project management skills, communication skills, and people management/direct report experience
  • Demonstrated ability in right-sized process development and improvement
  • Experience with build and release processes for Software or Games as a Service product
  • Familiar with Perforce, Jira, Grafana, AirTable
  • Exposure to platform certification processes
  • Technical orientation and a strong understanding of software development
  • Knowledge of the game development process and exposure to working with shipped and live titles
EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE
Our intent is to cover all things that are medically necessary and improve the quality of life. We pay 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents. Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match. We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents. Throughout the year we celebrate our employees with events and company-wide paid breaks. We offer unlimited PTO and sick time and recognize individuals for 7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical.
ABOUT US
Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company. For over 30 years we've been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent.
Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic!
Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy here.
Note to Recruitment Agencies: Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party. Further details on these matters can be found here.

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