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LTS

Salesforce Release Engineer

OR · Remote

LTS is seeking a detail-oriented Salesforce Release Engineer to join our team and support a program with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This role is responsible for managing and optimizing ...

Dtna

Software & Hardware Testing Architect I

Portland, OR · On-site

$78K - $100K/yr

This entry-level role provides an opportunity to build expertise in release management process governance while partnering with engineering, product, systems, validation, integration, and program ...

CLEAResult

OR

$110K - $165K/yr

... Program - offers benefits to help you manage daily responsibilities Access to on-demand training courses to advance further in your career We're looking for a Senior Release Engineer to own the end ...

Nvidia

OR

Define and implement standard processes for open-source contribution and release management within the Nvidia AI/ML ecosystem. * Report on overall program status, providing insights and ...

Granicus

$73K - $134K/yr

This role plays a key part in ensuring that new releases are well validated, customer ready, and smoothly adopted before broader rollout. The Program Manager will work cross functionally with ...

Synergy BIS

Senior Program Manager

$115K - $116K/yr

The Sr. Program Manager will provide strategic direction, ensure project deliverables meet ... release management and quality assurance. * Lead operational and support efforts, ensuring ticket ...

G-P

OR

$176K - $221K/yr

Minimum of 10 years of experience in SaaS product development, program management, and release management. * Direct experience with AI-driven development lifecycles and utilizing AI/Agentic workflows ...

DocuSign

Sr. Technical Program Manager

$146K - $235K/yr

Manage end-to-end delivery of SRE programs, including incident management, release management, observability, automation, and capacity planning, to support system reliability and performance

LMI

$128K - $166K/yr

Coordinate software releases across development, testing, cybersecurity, accreditation, and ... Experience managing integrated schedules, program risks, dependencies, budgets, and software ...

Samaritan Ministries International

... release plans and product backlogs * Keep fact-based member sentiment at the center of all projects ... Contribute to managing program components including the program value proposition, benefit delivery ...

Aptive

The Program Manager is accountable for cost, schedule, performance, and delivery quality for interoperability features executed within a SAFe Agile Release Train (ART) operating on two-week ...

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How does a program release manager typically coordinate with development and QA teams during a product release cycle?

A Program Release Manager acts as a central point of communication between development, quality assurance (QA), and other cross-functional teams to ensure smooth and timely product releases. They facilitate regular meetings to track progress, address roadblocks, and synchronize release schedules. By managing dependencies and enforcing adherence to release processes, they help ensure that code is thoroughly tested and integrated before deployment. This role often requires balancing technical details with big-picture planning, making strong collaboration and organizational skills essential.

What is a program release manager?

Program Release Managers are professionals responsible for overseeing the planning, coordination, and deployment of software releases or program updates within an organization. They ensure that all aspects of a release, from development and testing to deployment and documentation, are completed on time and according to quality standards. Program Release Managers work closely with cross-functional teams to minimize risks, resolve issues, and ensure a smooth release process. Their role is critical in maintaining the stability and reliability of software products while enabling new features and improvements.

What is the difference between Program Release Manager vs Release Coordinator?

AspectProgram Release ManagerRelease Coordinator
ResponsibilitiesOversees multiple releases, manages release schedules, coordinates cross-team efforts, and ensures quality and timing of releases.Assists in planning and executing specific release tasks, manages release documentation, and supports communication between teams.
Required SkillsProject management, communication, risk management, technical understanding of release processes.Organizational skills, attention to detail, communication, familiarity with release tools.
Work EnvironmentTypically works in a project management or release management team within IT or software development.Works closely with release teams, developers, and QA teams, often in a collaborative environment.

The Program Release Manager has a broader, strategic role overseeing multiple releases and coordinating efforts across teams, while the Release Coordinator focuses on executing specific release tasks and supporting the release process. Both roles require strong communication and organizational skills, but the Program Release Manager typically has more responsibility for planning and risk management.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a program release manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Program Release Manager, you need strong project management skills, expertise in release planning, and a background in IT or software development, often supported by a relevant degree or certification such as PMP or ITIL. Familiarity with tools like Jira, Git, Jenkins, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) systems is typically required. Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills help you coordinate cross-functional teams and manage complex release schedules. These competencies are essential for ensuring timely, high-quality software releases and minimizing risk in fast-paced technical environments.
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Software Release & Test Management Engineer II

Daimler Truck North America

Portland, OR • On-site

$95K - $121K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago

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8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

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2nd of 44 rated automakers

Job description

Inside the Role
Inside the Role
As the Software Release & Test Management Engineer II, you will serve as the global owner of the Base Rollout Process (BROP), driving the strategy, governance, continuous improvement, and adoption of Daimler Truck's base software rollout framework. You will play a critical role in enabling safe, scalable, and compliant base software rollout across a rapidly growing Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) ecosystem.
This role focuses on defining and evolving Base Software rollout processes, establishing governance mechanisms, measuring process effectiveness, and collaborating across global engineering organizations to ensure consistent execution and continuous maturity of software release practices.
You will work closely with software development, systems engineering, testing, cybersecurity, product management, program management, and release stakeholders across multiple regions and vehicle platforms.
Posting Information
We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.
We Take Care of Our Team
Position offers a starting salary range of $95,000 - $121,000 USD
Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience.
Benefits include annual bonus program; 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ calendar holidays; 8 weeks paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off; short-term and long-term disability plans.
What You Drive at DTNA
BROP Ownership & Strategy
  • Serve as the global process owner for the Base Rollout Process (BROP).
  • Develop and maintain the BROP framework, standards, policies, templates, and governance model.
  • Support the long-term roadmap for BROP as it aligns with release process maturity and Software Defined Vehicle initiatives.
  • Ensure release management processes remain scalable across vehicle programs, domains, and regions.
  • AI strategic utilization for overall BROP process and development.

Global Process Governance & Compliance
  • Establish global governance mechanisms to drive process adherence and quality.
  • Define process entry and exit criteria, release readiness requirements, and decision frameworks.
  • Conduct process assessments and audits to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Ensure alignment with global quality management, cybersecurity, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Lead collaboration efforts across global engineering, validation, cybersecurity, systems engineering, and product organizations.
  • Facilitate alignment between stakeholders regarding release policies, requirements, and governance expectations.
  • Drive organizational adoption of release management best practices.
  • Influence senior leaders and technical teams to achieve strategic release management objectives.

Continuous Global Process Improvement
  • Establish, monitor, and report on release management metrics, operational metrics, and process maturity indicators.
  • Analyze process performance data to identify trends, risks, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Lead global process transformation initiatives that enhance efficiency, transparency, quality, scalability, and delivery predictability.
  • Benchmark industry best practices and integrate lessons learned into release management frameworks, standards, and governance models.
  • Leverage AI, automation, and data-driven insights to continuously improve release planning, execution, monitoring, reporting, and decision-making.
  • Serve as a global workgroup lead, driving cross-functional alignment and implementation of process improvements across regions, organizations, and release teams.
  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement by establishing feedback loops, capturing lessons learned, and driving sustainable process adoption.
  • Ensure process improvements are standardized, documented, and consistently implemented across the global release management ecosystem.

SDV Release Enablement
  • Support the evolution of release governance needed for Software Defined Vehicles.
  • Partner with development teams to ensure release frameworks can accommodate increasing software complexity and deployment frequency.
  • Define scalable approaches for software baseline management, release approvals, and rollout governance.
  • Enable repeatable release processes that support future SDV capabilities.

Knowledge You Should Bring
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
  • 3-5 years of experience in software development, software quality, release management, systems engineering, or related technical disciplines.
  • Experience defining, implementing, or governing software lifecycle processes.
  • Experience working within complex cross-functional technical organizations.
  • Strong understanding of software development lifecycles and software release methodologies.
  • Experience leading process improvement initiatives and organizational change efforts.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and facilitation skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Technical Knowledge
  • Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
  • Release Management and Governance
  • Software Quality Assurance
  • Systems Engineering
  • Risk Management
  • Process Design and Optimization
  • Metrics and KPI Development
  • Requirements Traceability
  • Change Management
  • Agile and Hybrid Development Methodologies

Soft Skills
  • Strong leadership and influence skills with the ability to drive alignment without direct authority.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
  • Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
  • Skilled at facilitating discussions, building consensus, and leading organizational change.
  • Demonstrates ownership, accountability, adaptability, and a continuous improvement mindset.
  • Ability to work effectively across global teams, cultures, and time zones.
  • Passion for knowledge sharing and fostering strong team relationships.

Exceptional Candidates May Also Bring
  • Experience supporting Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) programs.
  • Experience with automotive software development processes.
  • Familiarity with ASPICE, ISO 26262, ISO/SAE 21434, or related standards.
  • Experience with Jira, Confluence, Power BI, Azure DevOps, or similar tools.
  • Experience leading global process governance initiatives.
  • Deep understanding of end-to-end automotive software release ecosystems.
  • Experience establishing enterprise-level release governance frameworks.
  • Proven success driving process adoption across multiple organizations and regions.
  • Experience developing release maturity models and organizational performance metrics.
  • Ability to influence executive leadership and drive strategic decision-making.
  • Strong understanding of software platform, feature, and vehicle integration release concepts.
  • Experience supporting large-scale digital transformation initiatives.

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Where We Work
This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-
Portland, OR US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Schedule Type:
Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote). This schedule builds our #OneTeamBestTeam culture, provides an unparalleled customer experience, and creates innovative solutions through in-person collaboration.
At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we're building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA's legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future - building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.
That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.
Additional Information
  • This position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders
  • Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application
  • Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
  • Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
  • Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions
  • EEO - Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.
For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.

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