Donnelley Financial, LLC
Software Release Manager ( Remote)
Donnelley Financial, LLC, Rockville, Maryland, us, 20849
Description:
SummaryDonnelley Financial Solutions is seeking an experienced Software Release Manager. You will own the Release Management lifecycle which includes scheduling, coordinating, and managing releases across 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. Where necessary you'll provide tools and services to help product management and project teams manage and deploy releases into production. You will be responsible for implementing and managing release processes through development, testing, and production environments. The Release Manager job function works with all participants in software and IT projects and collaborates with engineers and testers as they set up their supporting environments.
This position works with management to improve the processes and practices associated with continuously building, deploying, and updating software platforms and infrastructure.
Responsibilities
Plan the release windows and cycles across a portfolio
Manage risks and resolve issues that affect release scope, schedule, and quality
Measure progress to ensure application releases are delivered on time and within budget
Conduct Release Readiness reviews, Milestone Reviews, and Business Go/No-Go reviews
Communicate all key project plans, commitments, and changes including requirements, QA plans, schedule, and scope changes
Deployment support for cross-team coordination, both during business hours and after hours on a scheduled basis.
Manage relationships and coordinate work between different teams at different locations
Conduct Release Readiness reviews, Milestone Reviews, and Business Go/No-Go reviews
Contribute to deployment Run Books, and Implementation Plans
Communicate release details and schedules to the Business as required
Maintain the release schedule for all core services and ensure alignment across key partners and vendors.
Continually work towards making improvements in the release process
Lead and co-ordinate the Go-Live activities including the coordination of the deployment Plans and checklists.
Participate in Change Advisory Board meetings to discuss release scope and concerns
Maintain a release repository and manage key information such as build and release procedures, dependencies, and notification lists
Research new software development and configuration management methodologies and technologies and analyze their application to current configuration management needs
Coordinate release content and effort based on the service request backlog, pending service requests, third party applications, or operating system updates
Qualifications
2-4 years of previous release management or comparable
Formal training in project management practices preferred
Prior technical IT or software experience preferred, such as engineering, infrastructure, cloud, testing, or deployments.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional work teams toward task completion
Demonstrated effective leadership and analytical skills
Advanced written and verbal communication skills are a must
General PC knowledge including Microsoft Office including experience with Excel
Preferred Skills:
Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field
4-6 years of experience in an operational IT environment
Practical experience with software development lifecycle
Background with Azure DevOps
Knowledge of ServiceNow
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SummaryDonnelley Financial Solutions is seeking an experienced Software Release Manager. You will own the Release Management lifecycle which includes scheduling, coordinating, and managing releases across 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. Where necessary you'll provide tools and services to help product management and project teams manage and deploy releases into production. You will be responsible for implementing and managing release processes through development, testing, and production environments. The Release Manager job function works with all participants in software and IT projects and collaborates with engineers and testers as they set up their supporting environments.
This position works with management to improve the processes and practices associated with continuously building, deploying, and updating software platforms and infrastructure.
Responsibilities
Plan the release windows and cycles across a portfolio
Manage risks and resolve issues that affect release scope, schedule, and quality
Measure progress to ensure application releases are delivered on time and within budget
Conduct Release Readiness reviews, Milestone Reviews, and Business Go/No-Go reviews
Communicate all key project plans, commitments, and changes including requirements, QA plans, schedule, and scope changes
Deployment support for cross-team coordination, both during business hours and after hours on a scheduled basis.
Manage relationships and coordinate work between different teams at different locations
Conduct Release Readiness reviews, Milestone Reviews, and Business Go/No-Go reviews
Contribute to deployment Run Books, and Implementation Plans
Communicate release details and schedules to the Business as required
Maintain the release schedule for all core services and ensure alignment across key partners and vendors.
Continually work towards making improvements in the release process
Lead and co-ordinate the Go-Live activities including the coordination of the deployment Plans and checklists.
Participate in Change Advisory Board meetings to discuss release scope and concerns
Maintain a release repository and manage key information such as build and release procedures, dependencies, and notification lists
Research new software development and configuration management methodologies and technologies and analyze their application to current configuration management needs
Coordinate release content and effort based on the service request backlog, pending service requests, third party applications, or operating system updates
Qualifications
2-4 years of previous release management or comparable
Formal training in project management practices preferred
Prior technical IT or software experience preferred, such as engineering, infrastructure, cloud, testing, or deployments.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional work teams toward task completion
Demonstrated effective leadership and analytical skills
Advanced written and verbal communication skills are a must
General PC knowledge including Microsoft Office including experience with Excel
Preferred Skills:
Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field
4-6 years of experience in an operational IT environment
Practical experience with software development lifecycle
Background with Azure DevOps
Knowledge of ServiceNow
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