Enterprise Products, Release Manager

The Release Manager is responsible for managing and delivering high-quality product feature releases across multiple platforms from Enterprise Products. This role combines the technical rigor of release management with the strategic and people-focused aspects of change management. The manager will ensure high-quality release gates, drive adoption of new products, and work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product management, and quality assurance, to develop and implement release strategies that meet business objectives and ensure that EP Product features are delivered successfully and in adherence with standards and governance practices.Enterprise Products, Release Manager Responsibilities

Manage product validation (User Acceptance Testing, Release Readiness Dogfooding) and post-launch support (Hypercare)

Collaborate with engineering, product, and QA teams to develop and implement release strategies

Manage critical product launches, financial close processes, server patches, and high-volume visible programs

Ensure adherence to standards and governance set by EP for product releases

Utilize release management tools and dashboards to track issues and bugs. Supporting Engineering with Sev. and UBN mitigation

Lead change initiatives by designing, developing, and delivering change strategies and plans to work with the business to support consumers of the product

Assess organizational readiness and stakeholder impacts to highlight adoptions risks, issues, dependencies and end-user reception of the product

Develop and execute communications, training, and change management plans

Build effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to drive adoption of EP Products

Engage, advise, and inform key stakeholders at all levels

Manage relationships with both technical and non-technical audiences

Plan, prepare, and deliver key messages and supporting content to enable swift adoption of products

Proven experience as a Release Manager, Change Manager, Program Manager or in a similar enterprise role

Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ years of experience leading release and/or change initiatives

Proficient understanding of software development lifecycle, agile methodologies, and change management frameworks (e.g., Prosci ADKAR)

Experience with managing complex projects with numerous stakeholders

Evidenced success with communication skills across numerous stakeholders

Experience with release management and change management tools

Experience working with all levels across an organization

Leadership: Lead and motivate cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment

Analytical Skills: Experience with risk assessment, resource optimization, and data-driven decision making

Attention to Detail: Meticulous management of all elements of release and change processes

Adaptability: Flexibility to manage changing priorities and tight deadlines

Stakeholder Management: Experience building effective partnerships and driving adoption

Experience managing multiple simultaneous initiatives on an enterprise scale

Familiarity with communications planning, training development, and resistance management

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$129,000/year to $185,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

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