MatchPoint Solutions is Hiring a Release Management Senior Near El Dorado Hills, CA
Job DescriptionRole and Responsibilities:Scale Agile Framework Release Train EngineerForward Plan the release windows and cycles across a portfolioManage risks and resolves issues that affect release scope, schedule and qualityMeasure and monitor progress to ensure application releases are delivered on time and within budget, and that they meet or exceed expectationsCoordinate release content and effort based on the service request backlog, pending service requests, third party applications, or operating system updatesCommunicate all key project plans, commitments, and changes including requirements, QA plans, schedule, and scope changesManage relationships and coordinate work between different teams at different locationsConduct Release Readiness reviews, Milestone Reviews, and Business Go/No-Go reviewsProduce Deployment, Run Books and Implementation PlansWeekly Release ReportingCommunicate release details and schedules to the Business as requiredNegotiate, plan and manage all release activitiesWork with release engineers to understand impacts of branches and code mergesMaintains the release schedule for all core services and ensure alignment across key partners and vendors.Continually work towards making improvements in the release processLead and co-ordinate the Go-Live activities including the execution of the deployment Plans and checklists.Develops scripts and automation tools used to build, integrate, and deploy software releases to various platformsParticipate in CAB meetings to discuss release scope and/or roadblocksMaintains a release repository and manages key information such as build and release procedures, dependencies, and notification listsResearches new software development and configuration management methodologies and technologies and analyzes their application to current configuration management needsPerform Environment Land Lord responsibilitiesQualificationsQualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field2-4 years of previous release and/or project management experience, (Solid understanding of project management principles preferred)6-8 years of experience in information systems operations environment in systems analysis or development2-4 year of previous Release Train Engineer experience – this is a key skillFormal training in project management practices preferredSCRUM Master experience preferredScale Agile Framework and Release Train Engineer role experience a big plusEnvironment Land Lord experience highly preferredAdvanced knowledge of PMLC and SDLCDemonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional work teams toward task completionDemonstrated effective leadership and analytical skillsAdvanced written and verbal communication skills are a mustGeneral PC knowledge including Microsoft Office expert level knowledge of Excel, working Knowledge of AccessEducation Requirement: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related fieldAdditional InformationMust-Have Experience :6-8 years of experience in information systems operations environment in systems analysis or development2-4 year of previous Release Train Engineer experience – this is a key skillFormal training in project management practices preferredSCRUM Master experience preferredScale Agile Framework and Release Train Engineer role experience a big plus2-4 years of previous release and/or project management experience, (Solid understanding of project management principles preferred)