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RXinsider LTD.

Software Release Manager

Rochester, NY · On-site

The Software Release Manager is embedded within Agile development teams while also maintaining a system-level view of delivery, integration, and release readiness. This role ensures predictable, high ...

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Software Release Manager, EW

Costa Mesa, CA · On-site

$166K - $220K/yr

ABOUT THE ROLE We are looking for a Release Manager to own the end-to-end software release process for EW products. This is a critical role at the intersection of engineering, test, operations, and ...

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UxS Software Release Manager

Huntsville, AL · On-site

The team is seeking an experienced Software Release Manager with 10+ years of experience to support the team in organizing and executing software releases across a wide variety of interconnected ...

MDAEdge

Release Manager

MDAEdge is a company specializing in software release management for live games. They are seeking a Release Manager who will be responsible for overseeing the release process, ensuring compliance ...

MDAEdge

Release Manager

MDAEdge is a company specializing in software release management for live games. They are seeking a Release Manager who will be responsible for overseeing the release process, ensuring compliance ...

BST Consultants, Inc.

Release Manager

Tampa, FL · On-site

BST Global is seeking an experienced Technical Release Manager to drive enterprise software release planning, coordination, governance and deployment activities across multiple product lines and ...

Omega

Release Manager

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Minimum 7+ years release management experience in a software development environment. * Drive the on-time and effective delivery of high-quality, enterprise software releases. * Follow release ...

Omega

Release Manager

San Francisco, CA

Responsibilities Minimum 7+ years release management experience in a software development environment Drive the on-time and effective delivery of high-quality, enterprise software releases. Follow ...

Selene Holdings

Software Release Coordinator

Dallas, TX · On-site +1

The Software Release Coordinator plans and manages software releases, obtains required approvals, and oversees UAT testing activities. This role partners with development, QA, operations, executive ...

Omega

Release Manager

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Responsibilities • Minimum 7+ years release management experience in a software development environment. • Drive the on-time and effective delivery of high-quality, enterprise software releases ...

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As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for software release manager in the United States is $104,000.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $88,000.00 and $122,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Software Release Managers often encounter challenges such as coordinating cross-functional teams, managing tight deadlines, and ensuring that all release criteria are met before deployment. They must balance stakeholder expectations with technical constraints while maintaining clear communication between developers, QA, operations, and business units. Additionally, handling last-minute issues or critical bugs and ensuring minimal downtime during releases are common hurdles. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills are essential to navigate these complexities successfully.

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

To thrive as a Software Release Manager, you need expertise in software development lifecycles, release management processes, and project coordination, typically supported by a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with release automation tools (such as Jenkins or GitLab CI/CD), version control systems, and ITIL or Agile certifications is common in this role. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication help you lead cross-functional teams and manage complex schedules. These skills ensure smooth, timely, and reliable software releases that minimize disruptions and support business objectives.

What does a Software Release Manager do?

A Software Release Manager oversees the planning, scheduling, and coordination of software releases to ensure timely and quality deployment. They manage release processes, coordinate between development, testing, and operations teams, and often use tools like Jenkins or Git to automate and track releases. Strong project management and communication skills are essential for this role.
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Software Release Manager

Sunnyvale, CA

Atria Group LLC
11 - 50 employees
Learn more about Atria Group LLCexternal

Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Coordinate software releases to ensure proper order and integrity of the live environment.

  • Review release project requests and manage release schedules, reports, and readiness meetings.

  • Develop, review, and approve Release Execution Plans, and conduct Post Implementation Reviews.

Job description

Company Description


 

Job Description

Responsibilities:

The Release Manager will work within a team of 5 reporting to the Release Management Officer. The RM will work in cooperation with Team Leaders and Managers across the company to ensure that Releases are delivered following Apple policy, processes and best practice. Release Management is Initial escalation point for issues relating to software release.

The Release Manager will coordinate software releases to ensure that the integrity of the live Apple Online Store environment is protected and that the correct components are released in the proper order. 

Specific Duties:

  • 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 operations such as publication of the release schedule and other release reports.
  • Facilitate regular release readiness meetings and prepare all meeting materials. Publish meeting minutes and track action items.
  • Coordinate with engineering and operations staff to develop detailed Release Execution Plans. Review and approve these plans with leadership.
  • Periodically conduct Post Implementation Review (PIR) on closed changes to gauge quality.
  • Capture and publish release metrics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Critical Success Factors (CSFs).
  • Raise and track change management related issues and conflicts. Remove barriers, resolve issues and escalate issues appropriately where required. Maintain and improve process effectiveness (quality), process efficiency (cost), process performance (throughput) and process vulnerability (security). 
  • Initiate follow-up actions to correct any problems or inefficiencies arising during execution of the release process and highlight any issues or ideas of improvement to leadership.
  • Responsible and accountable for translating technical software changes/ updates into user based communications. 

Minimum qualifications:

  • 5 years of experience in software release management supporting a high volume web facing property.
  • 2-4 years or more experience leading small teams in a technical setting.
  • Prefer PMI, ITIL, ISO/IEC Foundation, TQM, COBIT or Six Sigma certification
  • Demonstrated experience developing policies and procedures necessary to protect production and manage change.
  • Experience with release management principles, methodologies and tools High level experience with software web development (including C++, Java, XML, messaging protocols, and Web Services), service-oriented architecture
  • Advanced experience with MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio) to include experience creating documents, spreadsheets, presentations and Visio diagrams
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, coordination, listening and leadership skills
  • Ability to translate technical changes into user based communications Ability to actively participate as a member of the team and be held to constantly improving standards, working to always improve the change control process for all involved
  • Ability to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences, including the ability to influence across the organization 
  • Proven communication skills with multiple levels of an organization, including interaction with a senior leadership team within a company 
Qualifications

USC or GC. 

H1B exception, if on our payroll. As our client does not allow sub-vendorship (c2c).

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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