Release Manager

Job#: 3024868

Job Description:

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or equal level of technical experience 5-7 years of infrastructure knowledge or managing large-scale data centers 5-7 years working experience in program/product management 5-7 years working experience with release management Experience working with technology teams, including design/build and delivery engineers, operations, architects
Responsibilities:
Expectations:1. Responsible for process management and execution of complex mid to large-scale projects or programs.2. Reviews all facets of project development, to include overall project and program schedules, budgets, constraints, staffing requirements, and risks. Monitors and controls costs so that projects are completed within the approved budget guidelines.3. Provides technical leadership and guidance to project managers, product managers/owners, engineers and scrum master's throughout the project life cycle in support of business plans and client initiatives.4. Effectively communicates with stakeholders and other resources to maintain progress status. Key participant in providing input and status updates to leadership and executives during project design, build, and testing phases.5. Applies progressive knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to ensure the long-term viability, supportability, and achievement of project deliverables.6. Manage releases and the overall release lifecycle.7. After hours or Weekend support and willingness to patriciate in on-call rotations, as needed.8. Performs other related duties as assigned.Expertise: Excellent knowledge of supporting mission critical applications and infrastructure in a 24x7 environment Excellent verbal communication skills with command of the English language. Excellent written communication skills and an ability to track and present situational status. Excellent time-management skills. Extremely computer literate especially with MS Office Suite of products, MS Project and Gantt. Experience with Operating Systems, Database, Middleware and Network Technologies Experience with engineering tools, processes, and best practices. Experience with Agile development life cycle and Scaled Agile framework Experience with Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.