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The work:

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Release Manager in Rosslyn, VA to oversee and optimize our release planning, coordination, and delivery processes across multiple teams and projects. This critical role ensures smooth and efficient software releases while maintaining clear communication with all stakeholders. Job responsibiities:

Release Coordination

Host deployment plan walkthroughs with deploying (external) teams
Facilitate internal and external coordination between teams to prepare for and execute releases
Deconflict releases based on schedules or overlapping functionality
Coordinate meetings for deployments, ensuring seamless communication and integration Assist team leads in ensuring adequate coverage during release processes

Release Delivery

Partner with Delivery Leads to establish and maintain a program-wide release calendar
Track development work among teams, monitoring progress and expected delivery timelines
Maintain detailed documentation of release processes and outcomes
Report key metrics and insights to leadership
Distribute updated documentation and guidance to relevant teams
Coordinate and facilitate post-release reviews as necessary
Prepare and distribute release/deployment updates for leadership and clients

Stakeholder Engagement

Establish and maintain relationships with contract government leads, providing documentation and support required for release approvals
Own relationship with contractor teams responsible for the client release management process
Maintain working relationships with contractor teams responsible for client deployment process

Here's what you need:

Requires at least 3 years' professional experience in release management or a similar role within software development
Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and release processes
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
Proficiency in project management and collaboration tools
Active Interim Secret at a minimum in order to be considered for role
Willingness to work onsite at least 2 days a week

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Agile methodologies
Familiarity with JIRA and ServiceNow
Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices
Bachelor's degree

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:

$78,600—$120,000 USD

What We Believe

As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.

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