TMS RELEASE MANAGER

TMS Release Manager

Inflois (formerly MercuryGate), and this is for Transportation Management, so they use a TMS HENCE TMS EXP. 

Remote.

Seeking a highly experienced TMS Release Manager to lead and execute the release lifecycle for a fast-paced 3PL warehouse environment. This role is responsible for coordinating frequent system changes—including configurations, enhancements, and defect fixes—while ensuring operational stability across distribution centers.

Release Planning 

Configuration & Deployment Management

• Validate production readiness using documented go-live criteria

 Stakeholder & Client Communication

Operational Risk & Incident Management

• Identify risks specific to 3PL environments (e.g., multi-client configs, peak volume impacts)
• Coordinate mitigation strategies and contingency planning
• Lead HyperCare support post-release and manage incident triage
• Execute rollback strategies when needed with minimal operational disruption

 Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement

• Improve repeatability of deployments across sites and clients
• Identify opportunities for:
• Automation in release and testing processes
• Better alignment between product/config teams and operations
• Drive lessons learned from retrospectives into process improvements

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Release Management, Deployment Management, or IT Delivery
• Proven experience managing frequent, iterative releases in production environments
• Strong understanding of:
• TMS configuration management and promotion processes
• Multi-environment lifecycle (tenant-based environments)
• Integration dependencies (ERP, TMS, automation/MHE, parcel systems)
• Experience supporting live warehouse operations, preferably in a 3PL setting

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in 3PL / contract logistics environments (multi-client, multi-site operations)
• Exposure to automation systems (conveyors, sorters, AMRs, etc.) integrated with TMS
• Familiarity with:
  
  • API-driven integrations
• Experience working in Agile or product-driven delivery models
• ITIL or structured change/release governance background