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Peraton

Release Manager

Herndon, VA · On-site

$104K - $166K/yr

Cyber 101; IT Project Manager (Advanced) Playlist); OR * Relevant professional certification or ... Release management, DevOps, or release engineering experience with at least 5+ years leading ...

Hancock Whitney Bank

Plans, executes, and monitors releases according to project/release timelines to include ... Provides proper reporting to management and executive forums. Establishes and manages effective ...

Peraton

Release Manager

Herndon, VA · On-site

$104K - $166K/yr

Cyber 101; IT Project Manager (Advanced) Playlist); OR * Relevant professional certification or ... Release management, DevOps, or release engineering experience with at least 5+ years leading ...

Zoox

Release Manager

Foster City, CA

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

$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 ...

Peraton

Release Manager

Herndon, VA

$104K - $166K/yr

Cyber 101; IT Project Manager (Advanced) Playlist); OR * Relevant professional certification or ... Release management, DevOps, or release engineering experience with at least 5+ years leading ...

Maven Companies

Salesforce Release Manager

Seattle, WA · On-site

Responsible for creating and maintaining different sandboxes/orgs throughout the project lifecycle * Implement branching and CI process for continuous deployments * Release manager will co-ordinate ...

Zoox

Release Manager

San Diego, CA

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 ...

Conduent, Inc.

Release Manager

NJ · Remote

$131K - $171K/yr

Collaborate with project managers, business analysts, developers, and stakeholders to ensure release readiness * Manage risks, issues, and dependencies that may impact release scope, timeline, or ...

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

Foster City, CA

$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

Foster City, 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 ...

Orion180

Release Manager

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 ...

e Power Inc

IT Release Manager

Shelton, CT

IT Release Manager - Overview The IT Release Manager is responsible for planning, scheduling ... Strong project management and organizational skills * Excellent communication and stakeholder ...

Innovation Solved

Salesforce Release Manager

Tampa, FL · On-site

Own and manage the full release calendar across multiple Salesforce orgs and project tracks * Plan, coordinate, and execute deployments using tools such as Salesforce CLI, Copado, Flosum, or Gearset

Prosum

Release Manager ERM

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$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 ...

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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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Release Manager

Release Manager

Peraton

Herndon, VA • On-site

$104K - $166K/yr

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

Peraton rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 53 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

46th of 204 rated it services

Job description

Responsibilities
We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Release Manager to join our team in the greater DMV area, supporting the Army National Guard.
Responsibilities
  • Plan, coordinate, and govern enterprise release activities across development, testing, staging, and production environments.
  • Define release schedules, milestones, deployment windows, and cutover plans aligned with organizational priorities and technical dependencies.
  • Oversee release pipelines and evaluate deployment readiness; validate build artifacts, test results, rollback procedures, and release packages.
  • Coordinate cross-functional release planning with development, QA, DevSecOps, operations, cybersecurity, and product teams to ensure safe and reliable deployments.
  • Maintain the authoritative release calendar, change windows, risk assessments, and release artifacts to support enterprise deployment strategies.
  • Develop and enforce release policies, checklists, quality criteria, and governance gates to ensure compliance with security and regulatory requirements.
  • Direct incident coordination for release-related failures, lead root-cause analyses, and drive corrective actions across teams.
  • Produce release reports, post-release metrics, and executive summaries that communicate deployment outcomes and release quality.
  • Drive tooling, automation, and workflow improvements to increase deployment reliability, reduce risk, and advance continuous-delivery maturity.

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Qualifications
Qualifications
  • 10 years of experience, may have supervisory or lead experience
  • Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance.
  • Candidate must meet ONE of the following:
    • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or Software Engineering; OR
    • Relevant DoD/military training (examples: Cyber 101; IT Project Manager (Advanced) Playlist); OR
    • Relevant professional certification or equivalent experience (examples: RCCE Level 1; CCISO; CCSP; CISA; CISM; CISSP; CISSP-ISSEP; CISSP-ISSMP; DAWIA PM Advanced; FITSP-A; FITSP-M; GFACT; GSLC).
  • Required experience and skills:
    • Release management, DevOps, or release engineering experience with at least 5+ years leading enterprise release operations.
    • Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, build/release tooling, and release orchestration across multi-environment landscapes.
    • Strong proficiency in release governance, change control processes, release risk assessment, rollback planning, and incident coordination.
    • Ability to validate release artifacts, interpret test results, and enforce quality gates and compliance requirements (security, RMF/ATO evidence as applicable).
    • Excellent stakeholder coordination, communication, and executive briefing skills; experience producing release metrics and post-release analyses.
  • Desired:
    • Prior DoD/ARNG experience integrating releases into RMF/ATO workflows and multi-domain (NIPR/SIPR/cloud) environments.
    • Experience with release automation tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps), feature flagging, blue/green or canary deployments, and release orchestration at scale.
    • Certifications such as DAWIA PM, CISSP, CCSP, or relevant DevOps/Release Management credentials.

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Peraton Overview
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range
$104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
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At Peraton, we re at the forefront of delivering the next big thing every day. We re the partner of choice to help solve some of the world s most daunting challenges, delivering bold, new solutions to keep people around the world safer and more secure.

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Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Herndon, VA, US

Year founded

2017

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