Release Manager

Tyler Technologies is seeking a Release Manager to oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of software releases across our product suite. The Release Manager will work closely with development, quality assurance, DevOps, and client-facing teams to ensure smooth and efficient delivery of new features, enhancements, and bug fixes. This role is critical in managing risks, improving release processes, and ensuring high-quality deployments that meet business and client needs.

Location

Overland Park, Kansas

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain release schedules, ensuring alignment with product development roadmaps.
• Collaborate with development, QA, DevOps, and product management teams to define release scope and objectives.
• Identify and manage dependencies, risks, and issues affecting releases.

• Oversee software release lifecycle, including planning, building, testing, and deploying.
• Ensure timely and successful deployment of releases in collaboration with IT and cloud infrastructure teams.
• Work with DevOps to optimize CI/CD pipelines for efficient release delivery.

• Establish and enforce best practices for release management, ensuring compliance with security and quality standards.
• Continuously refine release processes to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Conduct post-release reviews and implement lessons learned to enhance future releases.

• Act as the primary point of contact for release-related communications.
• Provide stakeholders with clear release notes, timelines, and impact assessments.
• Coordinate user acceptance testing (UAT) and ensure customer readiness for new releases.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in release management, software development, or DevOps.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps).
• Familiarity with cloud-based environments
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.

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