Software Release Manager Jobs in Virginia

A Software Release Manager in the technology industry is responsible for overseeing the development, testing, deployment, and support of software releases. The main role involves managing the process of releasing high-quality software products on time and within budget. This includes coordinating with various teams such as development, quality assurance, and operations to ensure seamless and successful software releases. The Software Release Manager also plans, schedules, and controls the movement of releases to test and live environments, ensuring that the integrity of the live environment is protected and the correct components are released.

Key skills for a Software Release Manager include project management, strong technical acumen, problem-solving ability, and excellent communication skills. Familiarity with Agile methodologies, and software like JIRA, Confluence, and Jenkins is often required. A certification such as Certified Software Project Manager (CSPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) would be advantageous. Prior to becoming a Software Release Manager, a person may have roles such as a Software Developer, Quality Assurance Analyst, or IT Project Manager.

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Release Train Engineer

  • Chantilly, VA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Chantilly, VA
  • 12 hours ago

Leidos National Security Sector combines technology-enabled services and mission software capabilities in the areas of cyber, logistics, security operations, and decision analytics to support our...

NTCSS Software Configuration Release Management Specialist

  • Norfolk, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Norfolk, VA
  • 1 day ago

As a Software Configuration Release Management Specialist you will principally be responsible for overseeing the release management processes for the Naval Tactical Command Support System (NTCSS)....

Change Manager

  • Ashburn, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Ashburn, VA
  • 2 days ago

ManTech seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Change Manager to join our team in Ashburn, Virginia. This is a hybrid position. This position is supporting the Customs and Border...

Release Train Engineer

  • Arlington, VA
  • 4 days ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 4 days ago

Disclaimer: majority remote work, required on site support (expected travel over the time span of 1 week, per quarter) Act as the conductor of the train within the agile framework. Ensure...

Physical Infrastructure Release Manager, Design Engineering

  • Herndon, VA
  • 7 days ago
  • Herndon, VA
  • 7 days ago

DESCRIPTION AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we're the people who keep the cloud running. We support...

Change Manager- Prosci experience

  • Richmond, VA
  • 9 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 9 days ago

Change Manager- Prosci experience** **Anywhere** **Type:** Contract-to-Hire **Category:** Organizational Change Management **Industry:** Technology **Workplace Type:** Remote **Reference ID:** JN...

Enterprise Change Manager II

  • Vienna, VA
  • 11 days ago
  • Vienna, VA
  • 11 days ago

To serve as organizational change management and communications expert and provide leadership, mentoring, and direction to enterprise stakeholders, project managers and other key business leaders....

Product & Application Release Manager

  • Ashburn, VA
  • 12 days ago
  • Ashburn, VA
  • 12 days ago

What youll need Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in release management, preferably for customer-facing portals or SaaS platforms...

Release Manager

  • Richmond, VA
  • 13 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 13 days ago

management processes....

DevOps Release Manager

  • Richmond, VA
  • 14 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 14 days ago

Release Management related Certifications is a plus, DevOps, ITIL, Cloud, etc....

DevOps Software Release Engineer - REMOTE

  • Falls Church, VA
  • 14 days ago
  • Falls Church, VA
  • 14 days ago

DevOps Software Release Engineer - REMOTE Job ID Number RQ203268 Falls Church, VA, US Category Information Technology Employment Type Full Time Business Unit GDIT GDIT RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS...

Remote Work

Information Review & Release Analyst - Senior

  • Sterling, VA
  • 15 days ago
  • Sterling, VA
  • 15 days ago

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers most demanding challenges. Our...

Infrastructure Change Manager

  • Herndon, VA
  • 17 days ago
  • Herndon, VA
  • 17 days ago

About NCR VOYIX NCR VOYIX Corporation (NYSE: VYX) is a leading global provider of digital commerce solutions for the retail, restaurant and banking industries. NCR VOYIX is headquartered in...

Release Train Engineer (TS/SCI) NEW

  • Herndon, VA
  • 19 days ago
  • Herndon, VA
  • 19 days ago

Release Train Engineer (TS/SCI) Maxar Technologies Holdings Inc Yesterday Top Secret/SCI Unspecified CI Polygraph Herndon, VA (ON-SITE/OFFICE) Please review the job details below. We seek a...

Release Manager

  • Arlington, VA
  • 19 days ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 19 days ago

Release Manager Deloitte - 3.9 Arlington, VA Job Details Full-time $113,000 - $188,900 a year 10 hours ago Qualifications Management SAP Project coordination Mid-level Bachelor's degree Release management...

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Salary for Software Release Manager Jobs in Virginia

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Highest Education Level

Software Release Managers in Virginia offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
44.9%
Master's Degree
35.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.9%
Associate's Degree
6.6%
High School or GED
2.6%
Doctorate Degree
2.5%
Some College
1.1%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Software Release Managers in Virginia
2-4 years
38.1%
4-6 years
28.6%
1-2 years
14.3%
8-10 years
9.5%
6-8 years
4.8%
Less than 1 year
4.8%



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