Director - Software Release Management

**Candidate Note-this is a 100% remote position for candidates based in the US**

We are seeking a seasoned Director of Software Release Management to oversee the release processes of our cloud and on-premises product lines. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software release management with a strong focus on go-to-market strategies. This role requires a strategic leader who can ensure high-quality on-time releases while effectively coordinating with product product marketing sales and other go-to-market functions.

Your impact will be :

• Go-to-Market Coordination :

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive release management strategy that aligns with go-to-market plans for cloud and on-premises products.

  • Work closely with product product marketing management and sales teams to execute go-to-market strategies ensuring alignment between release schedules and marketing activities.

  • Lead Go/No-Go decisions with cross-functional leaders and to ensure project readiness before release

• Stakeholder Communication :

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for all release-related inquiries and issues from go-to-market teams.

  • Communicate release plans statuses and post-release reviews to senior management and other stakeholders.

  • Foster strong relationships with internal and external partners to facilitate seamless release activities.

• Release Planning and Coordination :

  • Oversee the planning dependency mapping scheduling and coordination of software releases ensuring all stakeholders are informed and aligned.

  • Collaborate with engineering teams to understand development progress and ensure releases are on track.

  • Manage release calendars for feature and maintenance releases and organize prior release data into newly designed format.

• Risk Management :

  • Identify potential risks in the release process and develop mitigation strategies to address them.

  • Maintain a focus on security and compliance throughout the release lifecycle.

• Process Improvement :

  • Continuously assess and enhance release management processes to improve efficiency reliability and scalability.

  • Implement automation tools and practices to streamline release activities and reduce manual effort.

  • Monitor and report on key performance indicators identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.

What you will bring:

• A positive attitude and a solution-oriented mindset

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field

• 8-10+ years of higher level responsibilities in the tech ecosystem with most recent years being a hands-on leader

• Excellent diplomatic and interpersonal skills

• Strong organizational skills

• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles

What will give you an edge :

• Experience with Monday.com and Jira systems

• Project Management Certification

Comp Range (DOE & Location): $190-$240k base + annual bonus + equity