Release Manager

Description
The Technical Release Manager is responsible for defining, planning, coordinating, and delivering application releases across the organization. This role partners closely with both business and technology stakeholders to align business requests, enterprise technical direction, and organizational priorities, ensuring releases are delivered effectively and in support of strategic objectives.
The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of experience managing software releases within a structured SDLC environment. Experience working in Agile environments-and serving as an Agile Scrum Master-is strongly preferred.
As the owner of end-to-end release activities and associated SDLC artifacts, the Release Manager serves as the primary point of coordination and communication across cross-functional teams, including Business Process Owners, Business Analysts, Quality Assurance, Project Management Office, Infrastructure and Platform Services, Production Support, and other key partners. This individual will lead releases from initial planning through production implementation and post-release monitoring.
The Release Manager will apply strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills to track release progress, identify and resolve issues, validate completion of all release activities, and escalate risks as needed to ensure successful and timely delivery.
Experience with ITSM Remedy and ServiceNow
Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Information Systems, or related field with 10+ years of experience related to the duties and responsibilities specified above
5+ years in a similar role, e.g. scrum master, release manager, program manager, Portfolio manager
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Application Risk Management experience
Proven success and accountability in leading and managing large scale application delivery
Extremely detail-oriented with respect to documentation and communication
The ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of users and subject matter experts within all levels of the company
Strong analytical skills and experience with implementation and management of metrics to measure and improve the quality of the releases
Strong Leadership Skills to drive teams towards successful delivery of release plans and that motivates team to achieve and maintain quality in a creative and effective manner
Skills
Release Management
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) 4 Foundation certification
SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) Agilist (SA)
Large Scale Scrum (LeSS) certification
Bachelor's degree or higher
Agile Scrum knowledge or certification beneficial
Proficient in Microsoft Workspace applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Confluence, and Teams
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Chandler, AZ.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $52.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Chandler,AZ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 2026.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.