Release Manager

Our Springfield VA based client is looking for Release Manager. If you are qualified for this position, please email your updated resume in word format to llibase-one.com Description:

The Release Manager is a leadership position that manages coordinates releases across multiple projects, plays the role of a Release Train Engineer (RTE) that aligns multiple Agile Release Trains (ART), and oversees a team of scrum-masters. Primary responsibilities include: Overseeing production releases for O&M and enhancement projects, including management of customer communications and delivery of release documentation Facilitating ART events and processes, supporting teams in delivering value, and ensuring the success of the ART Coordinate and align ART activities with the program roadmap Serving as a liaison between management, technical, and operations teams to ensure smooth collaboration.

Implementing PI planning events Supervising a team of scrum-masters Primary Job Duties: Coordinating PI Planning – 40% Managing ART events – 25% Managing Release – 25% Supervision of Scrum Master – 10% Required skills/Level of Experience: Career level with a complete understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories, and concepts.

Working under only general direction, provides technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions. Minimum 5 years’ experience bachelor’s degree or equivalent (Associate degree 2 years’ experience; 6 years’ experience; or relevant professional certification); Successful completion of higher education which has not resulted in a degree may be counted as one year of experience.

Experience supporting large Federal government IT programs in an Agile environment, preferably in the Human Capital space (5 years). Experience as an RTE leading Agile Release Trains (ARTs) and facilitating Planning Interval (PI) events (2 years) Strong facilitation, coaching, and servant leadership skills, with ability to influence and inspire teams and stakeholders. Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to engage and align diverse groups. Understanding of Agile principles, including SAFe, Scrum, and Kanban.

Preferred skills: SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) certified Experience with human capital systems, especially in support of Federal customers