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Hi,

I hope you’re doing well!

Please look at the requirements below, let us know of your interest, and send us your updated resume to [email protected]

Role: Release Manager

Location: St. Louis, MO

Required Skills

1. Release Management:

• Minimum 6+ years of experience as a Release Manager.
• Experience using release management tools (Jira, Confluence, etc.).
• Ability to handle software infrastructure and configuration management.

1. Agile Experience:

• At least 6+ years of experience in Agile practices (Scrum, Kanban, Lean, XP, SAFe).
• Understanding and application of SAFe 4.0 Value Streams, Kanban, Lean, XP, and Scrum techniques.
• Experience with PI/PSI planning and other SAFe/DAD ceremonies.
• Strong background in leading Agile Scrum teams.

1. Agile Techniques:

• Familiarity with User Stories, ATDD, TDD, BDD, Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Testing, Automated Testing, Agile Games.
• Ability to apply a variety of techniques to address gaps in the Scrum process (e.g., burn-down techniques, retrospectives, handling bugs).

1. Communication & Coordination:

• Experience communicating release plans and changes to various stakeholders.
• Strong ability to coordinate between teams in multiple locations.
• Clear and concise communication of release schedules, ensuring alignment with other stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage risks and resolve challenges impacting release scope, quality, and schedules.

1. Tools & Technologies:

• Foundational knowledge of Scrum Master tool-set (Jira, Confluence, Zoom).
• Understanding of the technologies used by development teams to ensure compatibility and readiness.

1. General Skills:

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and logical thinking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage release milestones, deployment, and run books.
• Experience producing and validating release notes.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Managing the Release Process:
• Oversee the planning, scheduling, and execution of software releases.
• Manage release windows, cycles, and deployments across multiple portfolios or components.
• Ensure alignment with business and technical requirements during the release process.
• Risk Management & Problem Resolution:
• Address challenges impacting release scope, quality, and timelines.
• Mitigate risks and ensure successful delivery within the specified budget and quality standards.
• Coordination & Communication:
• Maintain regular communication with business and technical teams.
• Manage relationships with vendors, stakeholders, and other teams, ensuring clear and timely updates.
• Communicate release details and changes to stakeholders at all levels.
• Release Readiness & Deployment:
• Conduct release readiness reviews to assess the progress and prepare for deployment.
• Ensure deployment preparation (including testing environments, integration, and dependencies).
• Work with release engineers on code merges, branch management, and ensure that deliverables are production-ready.
• Documentation:
• Maintain accurate release schedules.
• Create and validate deployment plans, implementation guides, and run books.
• Oversee the creation of technical guides and training materials for external teams or clients.

Mandatory Experience

• 10+ years of IT experience, with 6+ years as Release Manager.
• Experience with Agile methodologies, specifically in SAFe and Disciplined Agile Development (DAD).
• Strong background in managing and leading teams, particularly in Agile environments.
• Deep experience with release management tools and Agile tooling (Jira, Confluence).
• Solid understanding of continuous integration and automated testing techniques.

Additional Desirable Skills

• Certifications such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) would be advantageous.
• Advanced Agile knowledge and the ability to drive continuous improvement within teams.

Thanks & Regards

[email protected]

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