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Zoox

Release Manager

San Diego, CA · On-site

$140K - $190K/yr

As part of the Release Management team at Zoox, you will own all aspects of the software release ... Experience working on large process improvement and/or automation projects and programs * Broad ...

Optimal Inc.

Project Release Engineer

Warren, MI · On-site

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 ...

Zoox

Release Manager

San Diego, CA · On-site

$140K - $190K/yr

As part of the Release Management team at Zoox, you will own all aspects of the software release ... Experience working on large process improvement and/or automation projects and programs * Broad ...

Zoox

Release Manager

San Diego, CA · On-site

As part of the Release Management team at Zoox, you will own all aspects of the software release ... Experience working on large process improvement and/or automation projects and programs * Broad ...

CACI International, Inc.

SAP Release Manager

Collaborate with project managers, development teams, and business stakeholders to identify release dependencies and mitigate risks. * Act as the primary point of contact for all release-related ...

Orion180

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Irving, TX · On-site

The Release Manager coordinates across all value streams, QA Governance, DevOps, and SRE so ... project requirements, or customer demands. While performing general duties for this position, the ...

TEKsystems

Project Manager

Charlotte, NC · Hybrid

$55 - $65/hr

EPPM Tech Project and Release Manager - Role Summary The EPPM Technology Project and Release Mgr is responsible for orchestrating end-to-end technical delivery, testing, and release execution with ...

TEKsystems

Project Manager

Charlotte, NC · Hybrid

$55 - $65/hr

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Leidos

ServiceNow Release Manager

Odenton, MD · On-site

$107K - $195K/yr

Plan and guide cross functional teams in executing project tasks using the principles of Lean Agile ... Release manager is responsible for all minor and significant releases. * Have excellent analysis ...

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Release Manager ERM

El Segundo, CA

$25/hr

Provide IT Release Management oversight and support as directed for projects Staged / tagged as candidates for Enterprise / Offers releases Projects will be staged and delivered in accordance with ...

LTD GLOBAL, LLC

Software Release Manager

Berkeley, CA · On-site

$65 - $70/hr

About the Role We are seeking an experienced Software Release Manager to bring structure, consistency, and operational rigor to a large-scale, multi-institutional scientific software project. This is ...

Innova Solutions, Inc

Release Manager

Pennington, NJ · On-site

$60 - $65/hr

Manage end-to-end release processes for AML technology. * Oversee application risk controls ... Coordinate with project, development teams, and support partners to deliver high-quality software ...

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Atria Group LLC

Software Release Manager

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

Review release project requests (IRPs) and approve or reject them based on their adherence to documented release management process requirements and standards. * Manage daily release management ...

C3 AI

Release Manager, Engineering

Redwood City, CA · On-site

Release Management & Automation * AI-Driven Release Lifecycles: Manage the end-to-end release ... Lead comprehensive program management for critical engineering projects, driving alignment on scope ...

Sonsoft Inc

Agile Release Manager

Milwaukee, WI

The Release Manager Job function works collaboratively with all participants in software development projects and is supportive of developers and testers as they set up their build dev/test ...

C3 AI

Release Manager, Engineering

Redwood City, CA

Lead comprehensive program management for critical engineering projects, driving alignment on scope ... Facilitate release readiness reviews, program increment planning, and retrospectives, translating ...

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As of Jul 8, 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.

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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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Release Manager

Zoox

San Diego, CA • On-site

$140K - $190K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, PTO

Posted 29 days ago

Job description

Autonomous vehicles have some of the largest, most complex software ever shipped in a safety-critical environment. Solving that problem is one of the most exciting technical challenges of our lifetime. As part of the Release Management team at Zoox, you will own all aspects of the software release process and help accelerate our product development by leading various weekly / fortnightly / monthly releases focused on ensuring we are shipping the safest and most reliable software possible. 

As developers build new features, the release management team will be responsible for tracking and knowing the content of each release, updating testing strategies, measuring system performance, and escalating issues seen during on-vehicle and offline testing. These efforts are critical to maintaining our code quality and ensuring our service capabilities are operating as intended. You will coordinate with cross-divisional teams to accelerate releases, increase the quality of our autonomous driving products, and optimize resource efficiency. Your ability to understand the overall system design and component interaction to help guide test methodology for functional and safety sign-off is crucial to the overall success of the release team. Accountability and integrity are core to Zoox teams. 


In this role, you will:

  • Work with all stakeholders in Development, QA, and vehicle operations to assemble cross-organizational project teams, tracking progress and delivering towards release milestones

  • Track results of all required tests, analyze release blockers, and enable successful resolution 

  • Continuously evaluate the efficiency of existing processes and procedures of change and release management and improve practices

  • Automation of existing manual release processes 

  • Change management, scoping, conduct release reviews, communicate status to all stakeholders, escalation as per the SLAs

Qualifications:

  • 3-5+ years of experience working with large, complex products 

  • Understanding of software version control systems, extensive  knowledge of git and command line 

  • Excellent communication (Written and Verbal) and organizational skills 

  • Experience in defining release readiness criteria, ensuring all changes meet criteria prior to deployment 

  • You had a manual & boring process and you automated it using Python or any other programming language & using AI tools

Bonus Qualifications:

  • Experience with CI build systems and ability to triage failures 

  • Experience working on large process improvement and/or automation projects and programs 

  • Broad understanding of programming structure (makefiles, headers, code) and compilation process (compile, link) experience with multi-platform (Unix, Windows, etc.) build environments 

  • Fluency in any programming language and using AI tools like cursor, claude, co-pilot, chatGPT, etc.

$140,000 - $190,000 a year
Base Salary Range
 
There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. The listed range applies only to the base salary. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling, as well as positioning within a level, is determined by a range of factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's relevant years of experience, domain knowledge, and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position.
 
Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off (e.g. sick leave, vacation, bereavement), unpaid time off, Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights, Amazon RSUs, health insurance, long-term care insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, and life insurance.
About Zoox
Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We're looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.

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A Final Note:
You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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