Full Time or Contract w2 only

Location: Locals to Sacramento, CA only

Role: Release Manager (App/Dev)

***Preferred: PDM Talent Model, Local to Sacramento, On-Site Required (3-4 Days/wk with Project Start & Transition Phase). Note: Other California/West Coast practitioners may be considered if skillset is met.

*** Primary Responsibilities: *Develop and maintain the release schedule for all applications and development projects. *Coordinate with development, QA, and operations teams to ensure smooth release processes. *Plan and manage release activities, including scope, timelines, and resources. *Ensure all release-related documentation is complete and up-to-date. *Oversee the deployment of applications and updates to production environments. *Ensure all pre-release testing and validation activities are completed successfully. *Manage the execution of release plans, including rollback procedures if necessary. *Monitor the progress of releases and address any issues that arise during deployment. *Act as the primary point of contact for all release-related communications. *Facilitate communication between development, QA, operations, and other relevant teams. *Provide regular updates to stakeholders on release status, risks, and issues. *Ensure alignment between release activities and business objectives. *Identify and mitigate risks associated with application releases. *Ensure adherence to quality standards and best practices throughout the release process. *Conduct post-release reviews to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions. *Maintain a repository of release-related issues and resolutions for future reference. *Continuously evaluate and improve release management processes and tools. *Implement automation solutions to streamline release activities and reduce manual effort. *Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in release management.

Required Skills: Release Management; Release Planning; Supporting: