Software Release Lead (5+ years experience)

Position Openings – Software Release Lead The Company: Electric Power Group (EPG), based in Pasadena, California, USA, is a leading software company that develops grid monitoring and analytics solutions for electric utilities and grid operators. The Software solutions support control center operations for real time monitoring and engineering functions for analytics, event analysis, and grid performance assessment. EPG has a global customer base that includes leading ISOs and Utilities, including PJM, NYISO, ERCOT, SPP, CAISO, BPA, SCE, Duke, Dominion, AEP, Commonwealth Edison, and installations in the US, Europe, the Middle East, East Asia, India, and Australia. Current Opportunity: EPG is seeking qualified applicants to join its Software Release Management team for full-time employment. EPG offers a professional and collaborative work environment, opportunity to learn, have significant impact, and career advancement and growth. Job Responsibilities: The Software Release Lead will oversee the entire process of releasing software, from planning and coordination to deployment and post-release activities. This individual will be responsible for ensuring that software releases are executed smoothly, efficiently, and with minimal disruption. This involves collaborating with software development, QA, power systems engineering and operations/back-office teams, managing risks, and communicating release status to key stakeholders, including management and customers. Specific responsibilities will include: ·Planning and Scheduling:Creating and maintaining release schedules, coordinating release timelines, and managing resources required for deployments. ·Coordination:Facilitating communication and collaboration between development, QA, operations, and other relevant teams. · Quality Assurance Compliance: Ensuring that software meets quality standards and compliance with pre-determined quality assurance requirements. · Risk Management: Identifying potential release risks, developing mitigation strategies, and escalating issues as needed. · Documentation: Creating and maintaining release documentation, including release notes, deployment plans, and runbooks. · Monitoring and Reporting: Tracking release progress, monitoring system performance, and providing regular updates to stakeholders. · Process Improvement: Continuously improving release processes and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. · Automation: Implementing and utilizing automation tools to streamline the release process. · Communication: Effectively communicating release plans, timelines, and potential issues to all stakeholders. · Compliance: Ensuring that releases adhere to relevant policies, standards, and regulatory requirements. Create, Configure and Oversee servers, storage, and virtualization environments. Minimum Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering or related field • Minimum 5 years' experience • Prior project management and/or release management experience • Prior experience with Quality Assurance preferred but not required • Onsite position based in Pasadena, California (remote candidates will not be considered) Compensation and Benefits:Market competitive. EPG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EPG offers competitive compensation and provides the following benefits to full-time employees: Health Insurance Plans, 401(k) including Profit Sharing Match contribution, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Visa Sponsorship, Performance Bonus, and Long-term Incentive. For more information, visit: www.electricpowergroup.com. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $75,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year Benefits: • 401(k) matching • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off Education: • Bachelor's (Preferred) Experience: • Lead of Project Management: 5 years (Required) • Release or Deployment of Software: 5 years (Preferred) Ability to Commute: • Pasadena, CA 91101 (Preferred) Work Location: In person