Release Manager

Overview

On Site
$50 - $58 hourly
Contract - W2
Contract - Temp

Skills

Testing
Management
Uploading
Specification Gathering
Leadership
Project Management
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Visio
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Attention To Detail
Communication
Presentations
Organizational Skills
Status Reports
Artificial Intelligence
Messaging

Job Details

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in need of a Release Manager in Boston, MA.

Responsibilities:
* Understand monthly release schedules and development life cycles (regular releases, expedited resolutions, emergency fixes)
* Scope releases, set priorities, and adjust as needed
* Identify cross-system and cross-team dependencies
* Coordinate with external teams for environment and functional readiness for testing
* Ensure deliverables are completed on time and meet quality standards
* Monitor and manage uploading of deliverable documents to appropriate repositories
* Document and communicate production deployment requirements to all stakeholders
* Track progress against timelines, tasks, dependencies, and technical specifications
* Develop proactive adjustments when timelines are at risk
* Communicate risks early and often to leadership
* Create and distribute weekly executive release reports

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
* Minimum of (5) five years of extensive experience with project management as the release manager of a large-scale application
* Proficiency in Microsoft 365, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Visio
* Strong organizational skills, problem-solving aptitude, and attention to detail
* Excellent communication and presentation skills
* Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain accurate records and status reporting
* Ability to understand and apply the policies, procedures, specifications, standards, and guidelines governing assigned unit activities
* Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

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