Flagship Kansas
Release Manager (Remote)
Flagship Kansas, Topeka, Kansas, United States,
At GovCIO in Topeka, Kansas, United StatesJob Description
OverviewGovCIO is currently hiring for a Release Manager to support the Health Services Portfolio Technical Management and Strategic Solutioning Support (HTMS) program within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Information and Technology (OIT). The Release Manager will coordinate releases within the VA established processes and procedures. The environment is dynamic, and client needs are often evolving; flexibility and forward-thinking views are important for success. This role is a fully remote position within the United States.ResponsibilitiesCoordinate various Pharmacy releases starting from interacting with the development teams, SQA testers, Site installers, Site testers, and other project stakeholders.Recruit sites for test participation and preparation of Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) for each release.Review various release schedules, working with the SQA Manager to confirm validity of the testing outcomes, communicating with all the impacted stakeholders, and driving to a successful completion of the release.Validate all required documentation through the release process, including SQA Test Plans, Release Notes, Deployment Installation Backout Rollback Guides, User Guides, Patch Descriptions (if necessary), and other technical documents.Support the SQA Manager on Release communication including leading and facilitating the kickoff calls for User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and Initial Operating Capability (IOC) with all the participating stakeholders (IOC Sites), documentation, assisting VA users as well as IOC Pre-Production testing as necessary.Coordinate with all Application Coordinators (ACs) responsible for reviewing and approving releases and project documentation prior to proceeding to IOC Production.Gather release approvals and concurrences from ACs, Business Owners, and VA Office of Information and Technology (OIT) leadership for IOC Production and National Release.Ensure final Authority to Operate (ATO) information is stored/uploaded in eMASS (if necessary).Ensure all the release documentation is uploaded to GitHub or/and JIRA.Work with VA Product Manager to ensure VASI information is updated appropriately (if necessary).Submit all patch information related to each release to VistA Office Change Management Team (VOCCB) (if necessary).QualificationsRequired Skills and ExperienceBachelor’s with 5 – 8 years (or commensurate experience)Strong communication skills (oral and written) to relay concise messaging and reporting to all levels of management.Experience in the software development lifecycle.Great interpersonal skills and ability to work independently with minimal guidance/supervision.Solid experience with Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other collaborative tools including Teams, SharePoint, Jira, etc.Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines and stay organized.Preferred Skills and ExperienceWell-versed in the VA project management methodology and other VA-related reporting methodologies.Experience in supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs and/or other Federal Agencies.Clearance Required:
Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance.Company OverviewGovCIO is a team of transformers—people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.But we can’t do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things – for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.Posted Salary RangeUSD $100,000.00 – USD $110,000.00 /Yr.
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OverviewGovCIO is currently hiring for a Release Manager to support the Health Services Portfolio Technical Management and Strategic Solutioning Support (HTMS) program within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Information and Technology (OIT). The Release Manager will coordinate releases within the VA established processes and procedures. The environment is dynamic, and client needs are often evolving; flexibility and forward-thinking views are important for success. This role is a fully remote position within the United States.ResponsibilitiesCoordinate various Pharmacy releases starting from interacting with the development teams, SQA testers, Site installers, Site testers, and other project stakeholders.Recruit sites for test participation and preparation of Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) for each release.Review various release schedules, working with the SQA Manager to confirm validity of the testing outcomes, communicating with all the impacted stakeholders, and driving to a successful completion of the release.Validate all required documentation through the release process, including SQA Test Plans, Release Notes, Deployment Installation Backout Rollback Guides, User Guides, Patch Descriptions (if necessary), and other technical documents.Support the SQA Manager on Release communication including leading and facilitating the kickoff calls for User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and Initial Operating Capability (IOC) with all the participating stakeholders (IOC Sites), documentation, assisting VA users as well as IOC Pre-Production testing as necessary.Coordinate with all Application Coordinators (ACs) responsible for reviewing and approving releases and project documentation prior to proceeding to IOC Production.Gather release approvals and concurrences from ACs, Business Owners, and VA Office of Information and Technology (OIT) leadership for IOC Production and National Release.Ensure final Authority to Operate (ATO) information is stored/uploaded in eMASS (if necessary).Ensure all the release documentation is uploaded to GitHub or/and JIRA.Work with VA Product Manager to ensure VASI information is updated appropriately (if necessary).Submit all patch information related to each release to VistA Office Change Management Team (VOCCB) (if necessary).QualificationsRequired Skills and ExperienceBachelor’s with 5 – 8 years (or commensurate experience)Strong communication skills (oral and written) to relay concise messaging and reporting to all levels of management.Experience in the software development lifecycle.Great interpersonal skills and ability to work independently with minimal guidance/supervision.Solid experience with Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other collaborative tools including Teams, SharePoint, Jira, etc.Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines and stay organized.Preferred Skills and ExperienceWell-versed in the VA project management methodology and other VA-related reporting methodologies.Experience in supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs and/or other Federal Agencies.Clearance Required:
Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance.Company OverviewGovCIO is a team of transformers—people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.But we can’t do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things – for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.Posted Salary RangeUSD $100,000.00 – USD $110,000.00 /Yr.
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