Release Manager - Executive Placement Network

Position: Release Manager
Location: Miami, FL or Toronto, ON (Hybrid, 3-4 days on-site)
Job Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $85,000 - $100,000 per year

Position Summary:
A leading financial services client is seeking a skilled Release Manager to oversee software development cycles and manage releases across various environments. The role involves coordinating with development and QA teams, managing backlogs, and ensuring SDLC standards are met throughout the software development lifecycle. This is a hybrid position requiring on-site presence 3-4 days per week in either Miami, FL, or Toronto, ON.

Key Responsibilities:

• Environment Management: Maintain and manage environments for development, testing, and production.
• Release Coordination: Oversee release scheduling, prioritizing backlog enhancements based on developer capacity, priority, and resource allocation.
• Standards & Compliance: Ensure SDLC guidelines are strictly followed as releases progress through development, testing, UAT, and production stages.
• Production Support: Act as an escalation point for production issues and manage the transition of new functionality to the application support team.
• Documentation & Communication: Create release notes, schedule resources, communicate timelines, and coordinate with business testers for successful production releases.
• Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as the go-to expert for applications and APIs, providing support and guidance across teams.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years in release management or a related role, with experience in software development cycles.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in query writing, troubleshooting, and working with stored procedures; familiarity with data mapping and analysis.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively liaise across teams and stakeholders.

Why Join Us:
This position offers a dynamic role within a growing financial services client, providing the opportunity to contribute directly to operational excellence in a fast-paced environment. The role includes a competitive salary and the chance to work with a collaborative team.

Application Process:
Executive Placement Network (EPN) is assisting our client in filling this position. EPN is a leading recruiting agency with offices in NYC's Financial District and a network of over 1,400 recruiters. We specialize in executive search and helping clients with their hiring needs.

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