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Position Title: Dynamics 365 Release Manager
Location: Hybrid (2-3 days per week in Arlington, VA)
Other Considerations: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (Required)
POSITION SUMMARY
We are seeking a Dynamics 365 Release Manager to join our team a high-profile software development project in support of the Department of Veterans Affairs. In this role you will serve as the operational lead for release coordination, stakeholder communication, and process governance. You will ensure releases are properly planned, documented, and executed while enabling senior release engineers to focus on platform reliability, deployment execution, and technical improvements.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinate release schedules for enhancements, sustainment updates, and new applications across environments
- Manage the release calendar and ensure alignment between development teams, system integrators, and stakeholders
- Track release readiness, dependencies, and risks leading up to deployment windows
- Serve as the primary interface between the release engineering team and application teams, system integrators, and stakeholders
- Manage communication related to release planning, status, and deployment activities
- Ensure stakeholders follow established release intake and planning processes
- Ensure release documentation and operational procedures are completed and followed every time
- Maintain and enforce release management guidelines and readiness criteria
- Track and manage known operational risks such as expiring certificates, secrets, and other cross-application failure points
- Coordinate production and pre-production release activities across multiple applications on the D365 platform
- Track issues, risks, and operational dependencies that may impact release stability
- Support environment readiness and operational awareness for applications running in production
QUALIFICATIONS
- Clearance (Public Trust Tier IV)
- BA/BS degree in a computer discipline, or 8 Managing Dynamics 365 Deployments
- Dynamics 365 CRM experience with Microsoft Power platform experience as secondary
- Required Certifications
- 8 years of experience in Release Management
- Experience supporting Microsoft Dynamics 365 platform environments
- Experience working with system integrators delivering enhancements or sustainment updates to enterprise platforms
- Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines (Github Actions), and modern release management processes
WORKING CONDITIONS
Standard Business hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00PM. Occasional extended or weekend hours may be required based on operational needs. Must have reliable internet service that allows for effective telecommuting on days working remote.
BENEFITS
Sprezzatura offers a comprehensive and flexible benefit package to include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Health Saving Account (when enrolled in eligible plan) with Company contribution
- Company paid Life, Accidental Death, Short-term & Long-term Disability
- Voluntary Accident, Hospital Indemnity, & Critical Care Insurance
- Voluntary Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Accrued Paid Time Off & Company Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company match
WORK AUTHORIZATION
Sprezzatura participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Sprezzatura is a mission-driven, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that thrives at the intersection of technology, innovation, and impact. We specialize in secure, scalable, and human-centered digital solutions that accelerate government transformation. Our work spans DevSecOps, health IT modernization, intelligent automation, benefits delivery, and digital communications. We partner with agencies ready to evolve-delivering not just strategy, but measurable execution. Rooted in operational excellence and driven by curiosity, we help our clients navigate complexity with clarity-turning ambitious ideas into real-world outcomes. No buzzwords. Just impact.
EEO STATEMENT
Sprezzatura is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Applicants have the right to discuss, disclose, or inquire about compensation without retaliation. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.
This job description is not intended to be an employment contract and does not guarantee employment for any specific duration.