Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Environment and Release Administrator owns the Release Management lifecycle which includes scheduling, coordinating and the management of releases across the enterprise for multiple applications across various portfolios and system environments. This role is responsible for implementing and managing release processes for code through development, test, and production environments. This role works collaboratively with all participants in software development projects and is supportive of developers and testers as they set up their build dev/test environments. This role also works with IT management to improve the software engineering processes and practices associated with continuously building, deploying, and updating software and environments.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Forward Plan the release windows and cycles across a portfolio
Manage risks and resolves issues that affect release scope, schedule and quality
Measure and monitor progress to ensure application releases are delivered on time and within budget, and that they meet or exceed expectations
Coordinate release content and effort based on the service request backlog, pending service requests, third party applications, or operating system updates
Communicate all key project plans, commitments, and changes including requirements, QA plans, schedule, and scope changes
Manage relationships and coordinate work between different teams at different locations
Conduct Release Readiness reviews, Milestone Reviews, and Business Go/No-Go reviews
Produce Deployment, Run Books and Implementation Plans
Weekly Release Reporting
Communicate release details and schedules to the Business as required
Negotiate, plan and manage all release activities
Work with release engineers to understand impacts of branches and code merges
Maintains the release schedule for all core services and ensures alignment across key partners and vendors.
Continually work towards making improvements in the release process
Lead and co-ordinate the Go-Live activities including the execution of the deployment Plans and checklists.
Develops scripts and automation tools used to build, integrate, and deploy software releases to various platforms
Participate in CAB meetings to discuss release scope and/or
Maintains a release repository and manages key information such as build and release procedures, dependencies, and notification lists
Researches new software development and configuration management methodologies and technologies and analyzes their application to current configuration management needs
Perform Environment Steward responsibilities
Owns overall environment roadmap and support for key applications connected across portfolios
Coordinate and drive environmental data syncs to ensure usable systems across all key applications in Non-Production and Production environments
Environment strategy for large scale projects across IDS

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
2-4 years of previous release and/or project management experience, (Solid understanding of project management principles preferred)
6-8 years of experience in information systems operations environment in systems analysis or development
SCRUM Master experience preferred
Scale Agile Framework and Release Train Engineer role experience a big plus
Environment Steward experience highly preferred
Advanced knowledge of SDLC
Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional work teams toward task completion
Demonstrated effective leadership and analytical skills
Advanced written and verbal communication skills are a must
General PC knowledge including Google Suite and expert level knowledge of Spreadsheet Software. ServiceNow and Jira knowledge preferred

BENEFITS:

Annual profit-sharing bonus
FREEmedical healthcare option for employees
Company-funded retirement plan- no cost to employee
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Flex remote arrangements (3-4 days in office 1-2 days from home)
Tuition Assistance
Employee discount

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions/primary responsibilities. This job description is not all inclusive and is subject to change. Additional duties and tasks may be assigned, as necessary. Employment remains “AT WILL” at all times.

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