Technical Release Manager
California - PleasantonFull-TimeManagerOther
What You'll Do
- Collaborate with software development, quality assurance, and operations teams to plan, schedule, and manage software releases
- Define and maintain release processes and methodologies, ensuring continuous improvement and best practices
- Coordinate release activities, including version control, feature branching, code merges, and deployment
- Communicate release plans, progress, and status to stakeholders, including technical and non-technical audiences
- Manage and mitigate risks related to the release process, including identifying potential bottlenecks and implementing strategies to address them
- Ensure that all necessary documentation, release notes, and communication materials are prepared and delivered alongside each release
- Monitor and measure the success of releases, gathering feedback and data to drive process improvements
- Oversee post-release activities, such as issue tracking, bug fixes, and customer support
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements to recommend and implement innovative release management practices
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- 8+ years of experience as a Release Manager or in a similar role, with a track record of successful software releases for a SaaS Product
- Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies, including Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall
- Proficiency with version control systems, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) tools, and release automation (e.g., Git, Kibana, Jenkins)
- Excellent project management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and adapt to changing requirements
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical teams
- Analytical mindset with the ability to identify areas for process improvement and optimization
- Experience with release management tools and platforms is a plus
- Experience working cross functionally with geographically dispersed teams
- Must be located in the Pacific timezone
Nice to Have
- Experience working in Health sciences and Life care industry
- Experience with AWS or other cloud platforms, shell or other scripting language
- Experience in a product based environment
Perks & Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
- Flexible PTO and company paid holidays
- Retirement programs
- 1% charitable giving program
Compensation
- Base pay: $100,000 - $175,000
- The salary range listed here has been provided to comply with local regulations and represents a potential base salary range for this role. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range above or below, depending on experience and location. We look at compensation for each individual and base our offer on your unique qualifications, experience, and expected contributions. This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation in addition to base salary, such as variable bonus and/or stock bonus.
