Release Manager

Description:Hybrid 4 days onsite, 1 remote. in Greenwood Village, COOur client seeks a Release Manager to coordinate and support software releases across application development and technology operations. The role manages timelines, approvals, risks, and stakeholder communications while aligning activities to SDLC standards. The position requires strong organization, expert written communication, Jira proficiency, and the ability to drive releases forward and resolve ad hoc issues. The Release Manager will collaborate with cross-functional teams to keep deployments on schedule and maintain quality.Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.Rate: $50.00 to $55.00/hr. w2JN -69LI-JS1Responsibilities:Drive end-to-end release execution to ensure on-time deployments with required approvals.Own and actively push releases forward with assertive coordination and follow-through.Secure and track release approvals from stakeholders and municate timelines, risks, scope, and expectations proactively and clearly.Coordinate closely with Application Development, TechOps, QA, and cross-functional teams.Troubleshoot and resolve ad hoc release issues as they arise.Align all release activities with SDLC standards and established processes.Support creation and distribution of release notes, leveraging queries and automation when applicable.Maintain awareness of defect lifecycle, priority and severity impacts, and release risk to guide deploy decisions.Partner with teams to address issues efficiently and avoid unnecessary release delays.Synthesize technical and non-technical details for diverse audiences, including executive stakeholders.Experience Requirements:Strong understanding of the defect lifecycle, resolution paths, and release coordination.Strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).Proficiency with Jira for ticketing, workflows, and project tracking.Ability to assess and communicate release risk and remediation options.Exceptional written communication skills for executive-facing updates.Strong organizational skills and attention to detail across multiple workstreams.Ability to influence and redirect stakeholders while maintaining rapport.Calm problem solving under pressure during critical release windows.Confluence experience (preferred).Experience creating release notes via queries and exposure to automation (preferred).Recruitment Transparency NoticeEliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening and hiring process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team (, ) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group's use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please ensure that you are working directly with us by confirming the following: When you work with Eliassen Group, all email communication will come from an address, never Gmail, Yahoo, etc. Eliassen Group will never ask you for personal information (home address, bank account, or check routing number) until you have worked with someone clearly associated with Eliassen Group.If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact .About Eliassen Group:Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients' capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.Don't miss out on our referral program! If we hire a candidate that you refer us to then you can be eligible for a $1,000 referral check!

Created: 2026-05-09