Release Manager

We are looking for a Release Manager with a minimum of 3 years of experience for a 6 month contract.

Ensures the integrity of all environments through the Release Management lifecycle, which includes scheduling, coordinating and the management of releases across the enterprise for multiple applications across various portfolios.

The releases can be inclusive of application updates, operating system patches, security improvements, hardware upgrades, Projects and Programs.

Assists upholding the ET Release Calendar in working closely with the ET teams and creating a centralized view of all releases to provide guidance and analysis of release scheduling.

Supports Change Management in planning, scheduling and controlling the transition of releases through various environments from inception through production.

Upholds and governs the Release Management strategic process and ensures all procedures are kept consistent and relevant, and all responsibilities are met in a timely manner.

Provides overall coordination and analysis of all releases and implementation plans to determine readiness of each release based on release criteria and quality.

Prepares deployment schedules and procedures for all necessary releases.

Coordinates with vendors, internal teams, and when necessary, various lines of business to efficiently organize, schedule, and execute deployments.

Assists project management in identifying interdependencies for release milestone adherence.

Independently ensures release plans and release components are properly document, correctly packages, and understood by support teams.

- Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems (MIS), Computer Science, or Business-related field or comparable education or comparable experience.

- Minimum three (3) years in release management experience or a software development, technical integration or business operations environment.

- Minimum of one (1) year in a Project Analyst, Project Coordinator, or equivalent project administrative role. In-depth knowledge of the financial services business and the capabilities/features and functions of the systems and applications available to support them.

- Must be analytical and detail oriented.

- Strong process management and improvement skills.

- Outstanding teamwork, inter-personal, facilitation, organizational, listening and communication skills with proven ability to meet deadlines

- Knowledge of distributed and mainframe infrastructure, technology and concepts with ability to quickly grasp new technologies, applications and concepts.

- Basic understanding of structured application development methodology and principals, understanding of structured environments using distinct development, test, and production environments.

- Able to work in a team environment, meet deadlines and take on responsibility and accountability.

- Working knowledge of business process methodologies and experience in process management activities.

- Able to mentor/coach team members in understanding the established change management practices, guidelines, and procedures.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Salary : $40