job summary:
Are you a highly organized software delivery professional who thrives in fast-paced, deeply regulated environments? A premier financial technology firm powering critical, high-volume transactional engines is seeking a Software Release Coordinator to join their Montreal team in a hybrid capacity. In this vital operational role, you will act as the logistical backbone for major software deployments, ensuring complex releases stay strictly on track and within budget. If you excel at driving the "paperwork" and pipeline of software delivery, this is an incredible opportunity to impact a globally utilized platform. We offer highly competitive compensation packages alongside comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy.
location: Chicago, Illinois
job type: Permanent
salary: $100,000 - 120,000 per year
work hours: 9am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
Act as the operational right-hand to senior project managers, driving the day-to-day logistical execution and administrative workflows of critical software releases.
Draft, maintain, and execute detailed project plans within a structured Waterfall environment to ensure strict adherence to deployment timelines.
Oversee the complete administrative pipeline of transactional software delivery, meticulously tracking dependencies, risks, and budget constraints.
Communicate daily project progress and potential bottlenecks to multidisciplinary teams, executive leadership, and external suppliers.
Ensure all release activities strictly comply with heavy regulatory procedures, internal policies, and ongoing audit requirements.
Prepare comprehensive project status reports and seamlessly navigate necessary change management initiatives.
qualifications:
5 or more years of dedicated experience in software delivery coordination, specifically focusing on the release of transactional software (this role does not cover hardware or infrastructure projects).
Proven track record operating within highly regulated, fast-paced industries such as banking, trading, or financial services.
Strong working experience executing projects within a Waterfall environment.
Foundational understanding of Agile team dynamics, ideally demonstrated through previous Scrum Master experience.
Professional fluency in both English and French to effectively integrate with the team, though English will be the primary language for documentation and daily communication.
Ability to work a hybrid schedule, requiring 1 to 2 days per week onsite in the Montreal office.
Valid documentation and the ability to travel to the United States within the first month of employment for mandatory, regulatory background checks (travel expenses fully covered).
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related field.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
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