Lead Release Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in San Jose, CA that is seeking a Lead Release Manager who will build and manage various IT applications release and production schedules, lead merge strategies and align cross-channel projects.

Responsibilities:
* Managing the various schedules - release, production changes, project timelines, etc.
* Providing daily metrics/status for environment and project health (Dashboards or other KPI delivery methods)
* Verifying gate completion for projects with PCI/Sox implications (checklist)
* Coordinating projects into existing test environments/maintaining environment schedules
* Building Release schedules and deployment plans to manager and implement a release
* Active management of issues queue from opened to closed
* Coordinating with project/application & TDS to ensure 3rd party integrations are configured & tested according to project/release schedules
* Working with projects, engineering and QA to define upcoming environment requirements and specifications
* Determining & coordinating data requirements and dependencies for upcoming projects
* Works on moderately complex projects with some guidance from more senior staff members on complex projects
* Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
* Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise
* Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action
* Works with team to identify and address issues and risks
* Timely escalation of critical issues/risks to program manager and management
* Provides recommendations to management based on qualitative analysis of the issue
* Suggests process improvements and best practices
* Identifies new areas that could be measured
* Frequently interacts with functional peers and supervisors, normally involving matters within the department, or internal customers

REQUIREMENTS:
* 5 years of experience in Deployment/Release Management in an enterprise environment with a background in release engineering
* Experience executing a plan, managing change requests, managing issues that come up, managing dependencies, etc.
* Technical background - comfortable working with the engineering team, good understanding of SDLC
* Understand the dynamics of retail environment and fast moving nature of the industry
* Experience working with both onshore & offshore teams
* Independent worker, self-starter, self-sufficient

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.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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