Advanced Release Manager

Job#: 2001137

Job Description:

Release Manager 
Apex Systems has an immedaite need for a Release Manager with a larger fortune 500 company in Cincinnati, OH. If interested, please contact Joe Blamer at [email protected] and reference job ID 2001137
Key Responsibilities

• Drive Release Management standards and  best practices across product teams, and programs. 

•  Lead and direct multiple projects, programs and initiatives of all size and complexity levels; may also lead and direct multiple related projects of small to moderate size (small program)

•  Collaborate across cross-functional teams and facilitate a community of practice for release managers, release coordinators 

• Oversee all aspects of projects/programs, and in some cases, interim operations which are directed toward Release Management 

• Set target deadlines and clear predictability, assigns responsibilities, and monitors and summarizes progress of projects/entire program

• Take projects/programs from original concept through final implementation 

• Partner with product teams to understand challenges that exist today in Release Management to help drive improvements and change.

• Identify appropriate resources needed, assign individual responsibilities, and develop schedule to ensure timely completion of delivery

•  Ensure adherence to quality, compliance and security standards 

• Oversee and ensure adherence to standard development and delivery best practices & processes & drive the product teams toward continuous improvement goals 

• Lead and direct the work of others assigned as resources to the project(s)/program); rely on extensive experience and judgement to accomplish goals

• Serve as a mentor to less experienced Release Managers within the reporting area; perform with wide degree of creativity and latitude with little guidance

•  Travel to offsite locations as needed 

• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Minimum Position Qualifications 

• 6+ years of experience in leadership position delivering large and/or complex projects

• Proven problem solving and organizational skills

• Proven track record of delivering objectives on time and within budget

• Demonstrated ability in team motivation 

• Knowledge and practical experience of the Lean methodology, principles and tools

• Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively communicate information to customers and to all levels within the organization 

• Advanced analytical, problem solving and expert communication skills Knowledge of advanced project management, basic program management, and basic portfolio concepts, practices, and procedures within reporting area

Desired Previous Experience

• Bachelors Degree in related field or equivalent work experience

• PMP or equivalent certification

• 6+ years of experience serving as an active program master/release manager

EEO Employer

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