Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Long term contract for a hybrid Release Manager role with a leading beauty industry client in  Bolingbrook, IL . APPLY NOW!

Title: Release Manager - AI & Data

Workplace type: hybrid- 3 days onsite, Tuesday-Thursday in Bolingbrook, IL (M-F, 40 hour work week)

Type: Contract

Pay: $64.50 exactly/no flex-on w2- must be able to work on w2 with no sponsorship now or in future

Length: ongoing-tbd after 10/23 @ 3pm

Iv process: 2 rounds- first is virtual 1 hour, second is panel onsite

Screenings: full panel drug and background once hired

timeline: closes for submittals 10/26

+optional benefits and 401K

Must haves:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in release management.
• Strong knowledge of SDLC, Agile, and DevOps methodologies.
• Proficiency with tools such as Jenkins, Jira, Git, and Confluence.
• Microservices, front-end and back-end knowledge
• Understanding of software development lifecycle and technology
• Experience working with multiple systems/teams
• self-motivated

Preferred :

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.
• Certifications in ITIL, PMP, or related frameworks.

Soft Skills:

• Proactive and committed to continuous improvement.
• Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills.

Job Title: Release Manager

Position Summary:

The Release Manager is responsible for overseeing the planning, coordination, and execution of software releases across development, testing, and production environments. This role ensures the timely delivery of high-quality releases aligned with business goals while minimizing disruption to operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Release Planning & Coordination

• Develop and manage release schedules, identify dependencies and risks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless release execution.
• Align release plans with business priorities and stakeholder expectations.

Release Execution

• Lead deployment activities across production and non-production environments.
• Ensure all changes meet quality, compliance, and security standards.
• Conduct release readiness assessments and provide post-release support.

Process Optimization

• Continuously improve release processes and workflows.
• Promote best practices in CI/CD, automation, and DevOps.
• Maintain documentation for release policies and procedures.

Risk & Issue Management

• Identify and mitigate risks associated with releases.
• Develop and implement rollback strategies for failed deployments.

Communication & Reporting

• Serve as the primary point of contact for release-related matters.
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders on release status and challenges.
• Facilitate post-release reviews to assess performance and drive improvements.

Working with brand new state of the art security technologies and methodologies, remote work full time, great benefits, 401K.

Company Description

Working with brand new state of the art security technologies and methodologies, remote work full time, great benefits, 401K.

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