Job#: 3018671 Job Description: Reporting to the Manager of Release Management within Product & Data Engineering, the Senior Release Manager will expand and centralize release coordination and communication across multiple streaming and digital platforms. This role adds rigor to executive-level escalations and notifications and provides enhanced integration oversight as the organization transitions from platform-based squads to cross-platform program delivery. The Senior Release Manager will also lead discipline-wide upskilling initiatives to ensure consistent, seamless release and deployment practices across all programs.
This is a mid-level individual contributor role. Individual performance and team impact will inform future growth opportunities within Product & Data Engineering.
Key Responsibilities- Drive procedural excellence and execute end-to-end Release Management plans and processes for the assigned brand or platform.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive release plans, schedules, processes, and documentation in partnership with cross-functional teams.
- Identify release risks and dependencies; collaborate across functions to proactively mitigate issues.
- Enhance program and release criteria while defining and tracking quality-improvement metrics.
- Deliver clear, timely communication on release progress, milestones, and changes to stakeholders at all levels.
- Serve as an integrator across diverse initiatives to optimize operations and improve efficiency within Product Design, Program Management, and Software Engineering.
- Apply data-driven insights to assess service, deployment, and release health.
- Establish and maintain communication structures, systems, and templates that promote procedural clarity across teams and departments.
- Conduct both tactical and strategic analyses across business units to support decision-making and operational excellence.
- Mentor cross-discipline team members to uphold Release Management best practices and standardized processes.
Candidate Profile & Requirements- Strong experience in release management.
- Proficiency with JIRA and Confluence; strong meeting facilitation skills.
- Airtable experience is a plus (preferred but not required).
- Scrum certification is optional.
- Ideally 5+ years of experience, though strong candidates with fewer years will be considered.
Additional Information- This is a 12-month contract role with potential for extension or conversion to full-time, subject to headcount and budget.
- The interview process includes a writing sample, followed by initial and panel interviews.
- The target is to fill the role as soon as possible, ideally before the end of the year, with interviews beginning after the holiday week.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience in change management.
- Strong Airtable experience.
- Familiarity with existing internal procedures and corporate operating models.
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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.
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