Release Manager

OverviewAre you a Release Manager that would like to be part of delivering product releases, modernization, and interoperability of systems and processes to provide Veterans and their families the most efficient and timely service and benefits? Our team will provide application modernization, implementing a standard platform, common data sharing models, and establish astandardizedapproach to software delivery resulting in a positive impact for millions of people. If so, we may have an opportunity for you! ResponsibilitiesPlan the release of project deliverables and release life cycle. Communicate the project-related tasks such as plans, timelines, requirements, etc. between different teams Coordinate the release schedule and resources required depending upon the third-party applications, defect backlogs, planned releases, and infrastructure updates Identify the risks that can delay the release and manage them, such that the scope scheduled, and quality of the release is not affected Track the progress and find issues, if any. Always work to improve the process of release Make sure that the release is planned, according to the requirements and budget Schedule the release readiness reviews before deployment and milestone reviews after each release Create plans for the implementation and deployment as per the release schedule Plan and give weekly updates on the release activities Make sure the allocation of Release Engineers to every release Communicate with release managers from different IT departments Lead the Go-Live activities to deploy the software successfully Team up with relevant development teams responsible for building the automation tools used to develop and deploy the software Schedule the CAB meetings to discuss the release schedules with the team and find roadblocks, if any QualificationsA Release Manager must have experience in management of individual releases of software, hardware or other system components. Must have experience in coordinating with QA, Development, packaging and hardware teams The release manager must have experience in documenting releases, risks and in maintaining the schedule of planned releases Position Required knowledge of the VA''s applications supported by Linux/Unix and all their various PM''s for scheduling and patch deployments Experience in planning the release of project deliverables and release life cycle Excellent programming skills and experience Ability to handle software infrastructure management & configuration management An expert understanding of software development lifecycle Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent analytical skills Structured thinking Experience in coordinating cross-functional work teams up to task completion Education : Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems, Business, or related scientific /technical discipline and 10+ years work experience. Eight (8) years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for education (18 years total)Clearance : The ability to pass a Tier 2/Modest Background Investigation Location: Austin, TX Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM CST) TISTA Science and Technology Corporation,a CMMI Maturity Level 3 company, focuses on delivering information technology and professional services to Federal and State agencies. TISTA is recognized in 2019 by Inc. 5000 as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the US. TISTA is also a recipient of 2019 Top Veteran-Owned Companies by the Washington Business Journal. TISTA also received a 2018 Moxie Award in the GovCon category.Here at TISTA Science and Technology, we value Veterans and encourage all to apply!thinktista tistacares tistavaluesvetsEmployment Transparency:TISTA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of TISTA to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. TISTA will refrain from discharging, or otherwise discriminating against, employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants.The EEO is the Law poster is available here, and the poster supplement is availablehere. (The Pay Transparency Policy is availablehere. (English_formattedESQA508c.pdf) Tista is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail [Click Here to Email Your Resumé]or call (301) 968-3420 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.TISTA is a federal contractor and is subject to the federal contractor COVID requirements under the new FAR/DFARS clauses and must comply with the incorporated Guidance.If the candidate is hired to perform work on or in connection with one of TISTAs federal contracts, TISTA is contractually obligated to ask the candidate to verify and show proof of vaccination status and the candidate will be required to comply with mask and social distancing requirements imposed by the FAR/DFARS as well as any additional requirements imposed by TISTAs customers for any required onsite work.Job ID2022-3943Job LocationsUS-TX-Austin

Created: 2025-11-15