Release Manager (Closed)

SkillStorm is seeking a Release Manager for our client in Addison, TX OR Charlotte, NC. Candidates must be able to work on SkillStorm's W2; not a C2C position. EOE, including disability/vets.

Job Description:

• Leadership: be a self-starter, self-directed and shows initiative.
• Focused on execution, delivery and commitment to dates.
• Ability to work in a high paced environment.
• Can manage risk; is a good decision maker.
• Understands the big picture; can relate to the firm’s strategy and actions and how they support our business results.
• Demonstrates ownership: Is accountable and influence/can hold others accountable (professionally).
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to communicate and influence upward as well as laterally. – Organized and detail oriented.
• Have a strong technical acumen.
• Ability to partner with others for the good of the initiative. – Lean-Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Safe Agile methodologies.
• Created and managed the Release process within, implementations and deployments for application changes in different Agile projects in the Cloud, SAS/LBaaS and Network space.
• Worked closely with the development teams, scrum masters, project managers, and product owners to plan and coordinate the releases and oversee release dependencies.
• Created and maintained release calendar and ensured to get approvals for Remedy change management tickets.
• Communicated upcoming releases to stakeholders.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, business, finance, or related field/technical training.
• Must have strong analytical skills.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience required in Technical role supporting network project/programs.
• Industry Certifications in PMP, ITIL are strongly preferred, technical certifications such as CCNA are a plus.
• Experience with Change Management and CAB processes and procedures a must.
• Strong background in IT service delivery role.
• Worked with our vendor, Cisco, to deliver an automated solution to the bank for making network changes using CICD within DevOps.

Desired Skills:

• Leadership: be a self-starter, self-directed and shows initiative.
• Focused on execution, delivery and commitment to dates.
• Ability to work in a high paced environment.
• Can manage risk; is a good decision maker.
• Understands the big picture; can relate to the firm’s strategy and actions and how they support our busines results.
• Demonstrates ownership: Is accountable and influence/can hold others accountable (professionally).
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to communicate and influence upward as well as laterally. – Organized and detail oriented.
• Have a strong technical acumen.
• Ability to partner with others for the good of the initiative. – Lean-Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Safe Agile methodologies.
• Created and managed the Release process within, implementations and deployments for application changes in different Agile projects in the Cloud, SAS/LBaaS and Network space.
• Worked closely with the development teams, scrum masters, project managers, and product owners to plan and coordinate the releases and oversee release dependencies.
• Created and maintained release calendar and ensured to get approvals for Remedy change management tickets.
• Communicated upcoming releases to stakeholders.

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