Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Release Manager with strong Program Management expertise to oversee the full release lifecycle while also managing cross-functional initiatives that span multiple teams and product cycles. In this role, you will drive the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of our software release processes, while also ensuring that releases align with broader business and product goals. You will leverage your program management skills to coordinate and lead large, complex releases and ensure the delivery of high-quality, on-time software products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage comprehensive release strategies and roadmaps across multiple product teams, ensuring alignment with business priorities and product development cycles. Work with engineering, product management, and operations teams to establish release milestones and timelines.
• Coordinate the scheduling, planning, and delivery of software releases across multiple teams and environments (development, QA, staging, and production). Act as the primary point of contact for all release-related communication, from inception to post-release support.
• Establish and manage a release calendar, ensuring coordination across all teams, balancing product demands with resource availability and minimizing the impact on ongoing development efforts.
• Maintain transparent communication with product, engineering, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment on release plans, progress, and any risks. Provide regular status updates to leadership, including release progress, risks, and resolutions.
• Own the program management of larger, cross-functional initiatives, such as system upgrades, new product launches, and multi-team development efforts. Align these programs with the overall company strategy and ensure all teams are working toward shared objectives.
• Identify, track, and manage cross-team dependencies to ensure that teams are aligned and dependencies are addressed early in the release lifecycle. Proactively identify potential risks to program and release timelines and develop mitigation strategies.
• Track key milestones for program deliverables and releases, ensuring timely delivery of features, fixes, and improvements. Take ownership of issue resolution, and proactively drive any corrective actions needed to ensure on-time delivery.
• Work with product management and engineering to define and refine the scope of releases. Ensure that resources (including people, tools, and environments) are allocated efficiently to meet program and release goals.
• Oversee the end-to-end release management process, including deployment to multiple environments (QA, staging, production). Ensure that releases are deployed with minimal disruptions and that all release artifacts (e.g., release notes, version control, testing documentation) are complete and accurate.
• Analyze and continuously improve release management processes, identifying opportunities to automate, streamline, and improve the efficiency of the release process. Implement best practices to enhance quality and reduce the risk of errors during deployment.
• Work closely with engineering and DevOps teams to support the automation of build, test, and deployment pipelines. Encourage and drive the adoption of Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) best practices across the organization.
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to the release process, such as release frequency, deployment success rates, defect rates, and cycle times. Use these metrics to guide decision-making and process improvements.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in release management or a similar role, overseeing software release processes and delivering products across multiple environments.
• 3+ years of experience as a Program Manager, managing large, complex initiatives across multiple teams, ensuring that deliverables are met on time and aligned with business goals.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams, align diverse stakeholders, and drive the delivery of high-impact projects in an Agile environment.
• Strong understanding and experience with Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, etc.), with a focus on continuous delivery and iterative releases.
• Release Automation & CI/CD: Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, and version control systems (e.g., Git, Jenkins, Bamboo, GitLab CI).
• Strong risk management skills, with the ability to proactively identify and mitigate potential issues in the release process and broader program delivery.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to clearly communicate release status, risks, and changes to technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Experience using data and metrics to track release performance, identify bottlenecks, and inform continuous improvement efforts.
• A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

About Us

Moodys NWC is a result-driven management consulting firm headquartered in the Seattle metropolitan area. We specialize in best-fit consulting based on client needs, with a focus on all aspects of digital product management. We have an active role that we are looking to assist our premier client with and are looking for an experienced consultant with the right set of values. For us, personality fit is paramount. We are looking for self-starters who are experienced but flexible in their approach and have a customer-focused outlook. Our consultants go above and beyond, focus on the end goal, and do what it takes to deliver the desired results. If you are someone who fits the above job description, then please look at the specific opportunity and let us know why you are a good fit for Moodys NWC.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The salary for this position ranges from $120,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $150,000/year in our highest geographic market.Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Other forms of compensation are offered in the form of medical, vision, and dental benefits.

Moodys NWC believes in a culture of diversity, acceptance, and belonging. We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer and hiring without discrimination, including based on race, color, creed, national origin, sex, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical status, or veteran status. Moodys NWC complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please submit a contact form here:

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