Software Release Manager Plano, TXSoftware Release Manager with our client in the financial industry located in Plano, TX. This is a 12+ month contract position.Responsibilities:Responsible for overseeing the end-to-end release process of software products within the Internal Networks Software and Automation teamEnsure that releases are delivered on time, within scope, and with the highest qualityCoordinate with various teams, manage release schedules, and ensure that release processes are followed and continuously improvedDevelop and manage release schedules, including planning and coordination of release activitiesDefine release processes and ensure adherence to these processes across all teamsCollaborate with project managers and stakeholders to align release plans with project timelines and business objectivesCoordinate release activities across multiple teams including Solutions design (SDE) and Network deployment (NDE) as well as local developers writing codeCommunicate release plans, schedules, and status to stakeholdersFacilitate release planning meetings, status meetings, and retrospectivesAct as the primary point of contact for all release-related activities and updatesProvide regular status reports and updates to stakeholders, including senior managementFacilitate release readiness reviews, go/no-go decisions, and release retrospectivesEnsure that all release-related activities are performed according to established processes and standardsWork with development team to ensure thorough testing and validation of releasesMonitor release progress and address any issues or risks that may ariseEnsure that deployment activities are completed successfully, and that site specific documentation is up to date with current release detailsAddress any deployment issues and schedule follow up meeting to coordinate any remediation activities requiredMaintain release-related documentation, including release notes, deployment guides, and rollback plansContinuously evaluate and improve release management processes to enhance efficiency and effectivenessConsider, discuss and where relevant implement best practices and tools for release management and automationConduct post-release reviews and capture lessons learned to drive future improvementsEnsure that release processes comply with organizational policies and regulatory requirementsMaintain and enforce release governance and standards across all releasesRequirements:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)Proven experience as a Release Manager or in a similar role within software development (3+ years)Experience managing software releases in an Agile/Scrum environmentExperience with software development lifecycle (SDLC) and release management processesProficiency with release management tools and platforms (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, Jira)Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation toolsUnderstanding of version control systems (e.g., Git)Excellent organizational and project management skillsStrong communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressureAnalytical and problem-solving abilities with a keen attention to detailDesired Skills:Certifications in Agile, Scrum, or related fields (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster, PMP)Knowledge of DevOps practices and toolsWorking Place:Plano, Texas, United StatesCompany: