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AVUM INC

Software Release Manager

Malibu, CA · On-site

Software Release Manager Position Summary Avum is looking for a highly organized and detail-driven Software Release Manager to lead end-to-end coordination of software releases. This role owns the ...

Tau

Senior Software Release Manager

Redwood City, CA · On-site

$190K - $225K/yr

About The Role Tau Motors seeks a Senior Software Release Manager to own the technical embedded software architecture and the infrastructure used to build, validate, and release it . This role ...

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

Required : • Prior experience as Release Manager with knowledge of and experience in release processes for live games. • Prior experience in software release management, with a proven track ...

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 ...

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 ...

Apex Informatics

Release Manager

Kennesaw, GA · On-site

Deployment Management: - Oversee the deployment of software releases, patches, and updates, ensuring minimal disruption to services. - Implement and manage release deployment pipelines and automation ...

Chubb

Product Release Manager

Philadelphia, PA

The Release Manager is responsible for overseeing the planning, scheduling, and coordination of software releases across the organization. This role involves working closely with development, QA, and ...

360 IT Professionals

RELEASE MANAGER

Dallas, TX

Company Description 360 IT Professionals is leading name in the software development industry ... Provide expert management and coordination of all technology-related release activities for ...

Collabera

Release Manager

San Diego, CA

Manages the release process end-to-end, from the planning of release content through to actual ... Plans/schedules the deployment of software releases, engaging the appropriate resources to secure ...

KNAPP

Software Release Specialist

Kennesaw, GA · On-site

$15 - $19.75/hr

Working under the guidance of IT Project Management and the project's Software Core Team, this role ensures releases follow defined processes, timelines, and quality standards while building ...

Prophecy Technologies

MuleSoft Release Manager

The Release Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering software releases ... Plan, schedule, and coordinate software releases across development, test, staging, and production ...

Peyton Resource Group (PRG)

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Release Manager

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$40 - $46/hr

The Release Management Analyst is responsible for coordinating, planning, and supporting software releases, system updates, and production deployments across enterprise applications and technology ...

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As of May 29, 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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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 are the typical challenges faced by a Software Release Manager during a product launch?

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 does a Software Release Manager do?

A Software Release Manager is responsible for overseeing the planning, scheduling, and coordination of software releases within an organization. They work closely with development, quality assurance, and operations teams to ensure that software updates and new releases are delivered smoothly and on time. Their duties include managing release processes, mitigating risks, and ensuring that all release documentation and compliance requirements are met. By streamlining the release process, they help minimize downtime and ensure that new features and fixes reach users efficiently.
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Software Release Manager

Atria Group LLC

Sunnyvale, CA

Other

Posted 9 days ago

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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).

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