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HTC Global Services Inc

Release Lead

Madison, WI · On-site

Release Management Analyst Overview / Summary We are seeking a Release Management Analyst to manage release planning, change management practices, and deployment activities across environments ...

HTC Global Services Inc

Release Lead

Madison, WI · On-site

Release Management Analyst Overview / Summary We are seeking a Release Management Analyst to manage release planning, change management practices, and deployment activities across environments ...

TEKsystems

Release Coordinator

Folsom, CA · Hybrid

$46 - $57/hr

Release Planning & Coordination * Support the Release Manager in coordinating releases, multiple projects, and system changes. * Coordinate multiple project deliverables and products to ensure they ...

TEKsystems

Release Coordinator

Folsom, CA · Hybrid

$46 - $57/hr

Release Planning & Coordination * Support the Release Manager in coordinating releases, multiple projects, and system changes. * Coordinate multiple project deliverables and products to ensure they ...

Saransh Inc

Release Train Engineer (RTE)

Chicago, IL · On-site

Role: Release Train Engineer Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid - 3 days a week onsite) Job Type ... Understand Cash & Liquidity strategic priorities and guide planning efforts to ensure aligned ...

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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for release planner in the United States is $86,720.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57,000.00 and $127,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Release Planner vs Product Manager?

AspectRelease PlannerProduct Manager
Primary FocusScheduling and coordinating software releasesDefining product vision and strategy
Required CredentialsProject management certifications, technical knowledgeBusiness, marketing, or product management background
Work EnvironmentDevelopment teams, project timelinesMarket research, stakeholder communication
Industry UsageIT, software developmentTech, consumer goods, services

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Release & Deployment Manager- Federal Health

Arlington, VA • On-site

rockITdata
IT Services • 11 - 50 employees
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Re-posted 26 days ago

Job description

Driven by Innovation and built on Trust, rockITdata is a unique SDVOSB services company that partners with leading commercial healthcare/life sciences organizations on cutting edge innovations - think AI, automation and data transformation. We then bring those commercially tested solutions to government entities to deliver predictable, measurable impact for the American taxpayer and consumer.

Join rockITdata as a Release & Deployment Manager supporting one of the nation's largest federal healthcare modernization initiatives. In this role, you'll lead the planning, coordination, and execution of enterprise software releases that deliver secure, reliable healthcare technology solutions to Veterans nationwide. Working closely with engineering, testing, infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud, and Government stakeholders, you'll oversee release planning from development through production deployment while ensuring minimal operational disruption and maximum system reliability.

This is an excellent opportunity for a collaborative technology leader who enjoys coordinating complex implementations, managing enterprise deployments, and helping deliver innovative healthcare solutions that make a meaningful difference for Veterans and healthcare providers.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and manage enterprise release strategies, deployment schedules, and implementation plans supporting multiple project workstreams.
  • Coordinate software releases across engineering, infrastructure, cybersecurity, testing, cloud operations, and Government stakeholders.
  • Lead release planning meetings, deployment readiness reviews, and production go/no-go decision activities.
  • Develop release calendars and coordinate implementation timelines across multiple technical teams.
  • Manage production deployment activities, cutover planning, rollback procedures, and post-deployment validation.
  • Monitor release progress, implementation risks, and deployment dependencies while coordinating issue resolution.
  • Collaborate with Test Engineers, Engineering Leads, Configuration Management, and cybersecurity teams to ensure production readiness.
  • Maintain release documentation, deployment procedures, implementation records, and operational runbooks.
  • Track release metrics, implementation performance, and lessons learned to improve future deployment activities.
  • Promote DevSecOps, automation, continuous integration, continuous delivery (CI/CD), and release management best practices across the program.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
  • Five (5) years of experience managing enterprise software releases, deployments, or implementation activities.
  • Experience coordinating production releases across multiple technical teams within complex IT environments.
  • Experience supporting Agile, Scrum, SAFe, DevSecOps, CI/CD, or hybrid software development methodologies.
  • Experience with Azure DevOps, Jira, ServiceNow, Git, Jenkins, or similar release management and collaboration tools.
  • ITIL Foundation, PMP, SAFe Agilist, or equivalent certification is preferred.
  • Experience supporting cloud-based implementations, including AWS GovCloud or Azure Government, is preferred.
  • Experience supporting VA, VHA, DHA, or other Federal healthcare organizations, health IT, telehealth, or Federal program management is preferred.
  • Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Level 3 Public Trust clearance.

rockITdata is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to non-discrimination in all employment practices and decisions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability status, veteran status or any characteristic protected by Federal, state, or local law.

rockITdata wants all interested and qualified candidates to be able to use our career site to review and apply for employment opportunities. If you have a disability and need an accommodation to access the application process, please contact us for assistance at dreamjob@rockitdata.com.

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