Release Manager

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

Title: Release Manager

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.