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Chubb

Product Release Manager

Philadelphia, PA

This position requires strong project management skills, a deep understanding of the software ... The Release Manager will also focus on continuously improving release management processes to ...

Optimal Inc.

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This person will be responsible for managing design and development of their components and working ... Design/Release Experience Root Cause and Problem Solving Abilities Strong communications both ...

Stefanini Group

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San Francisco, CA · Remote

Strong project coordination abilities - managing timelines, resources, and competing priorities ... Must be available during release windows: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM ET * Flexibility to adjust schedule as ...

Optimal Inc.

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Warren, MI · On-site

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Agility Technologies Inc

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Reston, VA · On-site

$75K - $125K/yr

DHS & U.S. Customs and Border Protection Project experience * Salesforce Expertise : Deep ... In short: A Salesforce Release Manager is both a technical and strategic role - combining ...

CMP.jobs

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Indianapolis, IN · On-site

... Work with Project Managers to prioritize release tasks based on impact and value ● Identify, communicate, and resolve risks related to deployments ● Accountable for appropriate release ...

ZeniMax Media

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Rockville, MD · On-site

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Steampunk

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Mclean, VA · On-site

$100K - $160K/yr

The ideal candidate will have strong Project Management skills as well as release management experience with cloud technologies. Contributions * Negotiate, plan, and manage all release activities

Steampunk

Senior Release Manager

Mclean, VA

$100K - $160K/yr

The ideal candidate will have strong Project Management skills as well as release management experience with cloud technologies. * Negotiate, plan, and manage all release activities * Track risks and ...

Scalian

Release Manager

Kinston, NC

Are you an experienced Release Manager? If your answer is yes, it's your lucky day as we are ... Synchronize all stakeholders across various project streams, departments, countries, and seniority ...

Scalian

Release Manager

Kinston, NC · On-site

Are you an experienced Release Manager? If your answer is yes, it's your lucky day as we are ... Synchronize all stakeholders across various project streams, departments, countries, and seniority ...

TecTammina

Release Manager

Mclean, VA · On-site

... project plans, commitments, and changes including requirements, QA plans, schedule, and scope ... plan and manage all release activities Work with release engineers to understand impacts of ...

Collabera

Release Manager

San Diego, CA

End client for this project is a large legal organization with operations in more than 100 ... Manages the release process end-to-end, from the planning of release content through to actual ...

Steampunk

Senior Release Manager

Mclean, VA · On-site +1

$100K - $160K/yr

The ideal candidate will have strong Project Management skills as well as release management experience with cloud technologies. Contributions * Negotiate, plan, and manage all release activities

NT Concepts

Release Manager

Vienna, VA · Hybrid

We are seeking a Release Manager to join our team. Working at NT Concepts means that you are part ... Experience working with presentation and project management tools and presenting to customers ...

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As of Jun 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for project release manager 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.

How does a Project Release Manager typically collaborate with development and operations teams during software releases?

A Project Release Manager acts as a bridge between development and operations teams to ensure smooth and timely software releases. They coordinate release schedules, manage dependencies, and facilitate communication to resolve any issues quickly. This role often involves organizing regular meetings, maintaining detailed documentation, and working closely with QA, developers, and IT to minimize risks and downtime. Effective collaboration and proactive problem-solving are key to ensuring successful releases and maintaining project momentum.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Project Release Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Project Release Manager, you need expertise in project management methodologies, release planning, and risk assessment, often supported by a bachelor’s degree in a related field and certifications like PMP or ITIL. Familiarity with release management tools such as Jira, ServiceNow, or Azure DevOps is typically required. Strong organizational skills, communication, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams are essential soft skills. These competencies ensure effective coordination of releases, minimize disruptions, and deliver projects on time and within scope.

What is the difference between Project Release Manager vs Software Release Coordinator?

AspectProject Release ManagerSoftware Release Coordinator
ResponsibilitiesOversees entire release processes, manages release schedules, coordinates cross-team effortsAssists in scheduling and coordinating specific software releases, handles documentation
Required SkillsProject management, communication, release planning, risk managementTechnical understanding, communication, scheduling, documentation skills
Work EnvironmentProject teams, IT departments, cross-functional teamsDevelopment teams, QA, IT support
CertificationsITIL, PMP, or similar project management certificationsITIL, Scrum, or release management certifications

The Project Release Manager focuses on overseeing the entire release process, coordinating multiple teams, and managing schedules. The Software Release Coordinator handles specific release tasks, ensuring smooth deployment and documentation. Both roles require strong communication skills and relevant certifications, but the Project Release Manager has broader responsibilities across projects.

What are Project Release Managers?

Project Release Managers are professionals responsible for overseeing the planning, scheduling, and coordination of software or product releases within an organization. They ensure that new features, updates, and bug fixes are delivered smoothly and on time, collaborating with development, testing, and operations teams. Their role also involves managing risks, resolving issues, and communicating release plans to stakeholders to minimize disruption and maximize efficiency.
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Senior Release Manager

NTT DATA, Europe & LATAM, Branch in USA, Inc.

New Haven, CT • On-site

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

NTT DATA is a team of more than 190,000 diverse professionals, operating in more than 50 countries throughout the world. The sectors where we have activities include: telecommunications, finance, industry, utilities, energy, public administration and health.
Our mission? Offer technological solutions, business, strategy, development and maintenance of applications, while being a benchmark in consulting. All thanks to the collaboration between teams, the human quality of our people and the fact that we do not conform to what is established, we always seek innovation that brings us closer to the future.
Our essence has led us to the forefront of technology, breaking paradigms and providing solutions that truly respond to the needs of each client. Our talent has led us to be one of the top 6 technology companies in the world.
Because #Greattech, needs #GreatPeople, like you
NTT DATA is looking for high-achieving team players that are quickly adaptable to new challenges and entrepreneurial ventures. We are looking for a Senior Release Manager to work onsite (2-3 days per week) in Orange, CT with our global client.
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Release Manager to design and implement a holistic Release Management framework for a complex enterprise environment. The role will be responsible for defining the release process, governance model, roles and responsibilities, quality gates, decision criteria, and operating procedures required to manage production changes in a controlled, consistent, and scalable way.
The Release Management process will need to support different types of changes, projects, deployment scenarios, and technology platforms, including SAP as a key area of focus. This role is ideal for a senior profile with strong Release Management experience, capable of defining, implementing, and governing an end-to-end Release Management process from scratch across multiple technologies, project types, and business change scenarios.
Responsibilities
  • Define and implement the end-to-end Release Management process across the organization.
  • Design a scalable Release Management governance model covering multiple technologies, change types, and project scenarios.
  • Establish release policies, procedures, quality gates, approval flows, and decision criteria.
  • Define the required inputs, documentation, readiness criteria, and controls that projects must provide before production deployment.
  • Identify and document different release process variants depending on the type of change, project, criticality, technology, and deployment risk.
  • Define roles and responsibilities for all stakeholders involved in production releases, including project teams, application teams, operations, infrastructure, SAP teams, business representatives, and support teams.
  • Determine who needs to support production deployments, who is authorized to execute production changes, and when each deployment activity should take place.
  • Coordinate release planning and execution across business and technical teams.
  • Facilitate release readiness reviews, go/no-go decisions, deployment planning, and post-release follow-up.
  • Ensure alignment between Release Management, Change Management, Incident Management, Project Management, and operational support processes.
  • Provide guidance and best practices for SAP-related releases, while ensuring the process remains applicable to non-SAP technologies as well.
  • Act as the central point of contact for Release Management governance, process adoption, and stakeholder coordination.
  • Identify opportunities to improve release predictability, quality, control, and operational efficiency.

Requirements
  • 10+ years of experience in Release Management, IT Service Management, IT Project Management, or Program Delivery.
  • Proven experience defining and implementing Release Management processes and governance models in complex enterprise environments.
  • Strong understanding of production change management, deployment planning, release readiness, approval workflows, and operational controls.
  • Experience working across multiple technologies, platforms, projects, and stakeholder groups.
  • Solid SAP experience, including understanding of SAP release cycles, transports, environments, dependencies, and production deployment considerations.
  • Ability to design practical process variants for different types of releases, changes, and implementation scenarios.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to align business, IT, project, operations, and leadership teams.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain governance, process requirements, risks, and decisions clearly.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience working in global, multi-team, and multi-vendor environments.

Nice to Have
  • Experience with SAP S/4HANA programs or SAP transformation initiatives.
  • Knowledge of SAP Solution Manager, ChaRM, Jira, Azure DevOps, ServiceNow, or similar tools.
  • Familiarity with ITIL, Agile, SAFe, or project delivery methodologies.
  • Experience in regulated or highly controlled environments.
  • PMP, ITIL, SAFe, or similar certifications.

Why NTT DATA?
Empowerment and rewards are the cornerstone of our career development model. We are a young, fast-growing company, with a highly innovative and entrepreneurial spirit, because of this professional experience and growth will be unmatched. Our talent and positive attitude allows us to transform our goals into achievements, and projects into realities.
NTT DATA is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. NTT DATA is an Equal Opportunity Employer Male/Female/Disabled/Veteran and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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