Release Manager

PayIt

. Develop and maintain the PayIt Outdoors release schedule .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • United States, CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 $110,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software release planning, deployment, and change control processes, with a strong focus on cross-functional coordination and risk mitigation. Proficient in Jira administration, ensuring effective management of workflows and project configurations.

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Software Release PlanningJira AdministrationChange Control ProcessesIncident Response ManagementCross-Functional Team Coordination

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Hard Skills

Software Release PlanningDeploymentRollback PlansChange ControlUser Acceptance TestingRisk MitigationIncident Response Lifecycle Management

Soft Skills

Great Communication SkillsTeam OrientationHigh IntegrityDriveGrit

Tools & Technologies

Jira

Industry Keywords

Release ManagementEnd-to-End Release ProcessesConfiguration ManagementStakeholder CommunicationProcess Metrics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain the PayIt Outdoors release schedule
Coordinate with client, engineering, DBE, product management, operations, development, and quality assurance teams
Plan and deploy hotfixes and scheduled releases
Define release scope and objectives
Oversee end-to-end release processes, including User Acceptance and Production deployments and rollback plans
Schedule and run release reviews
Ensure required work is included in releases
Track branches and ensure merges occur after sprints
Communicate release schedules, status updates, and risks to stakeholders
Maintain documentation of release processes, configurations, dependencies, issues, and resolutions
Identify and mitigate risks affecting software releases
Establish and enforce change control and release management processes
Oversee the PayIt Outdoors incident response lifecycle, including cross-functional coordination, resolution validation, closure, and process metrics
Design, build, and maintain Jira workflows, issue types, field configurations, permission schemes, automation rules, integrations, project configurations, access controls, user roles, and boards

Requirements

What you’ll need

High integrity, drive, grit, high aptitude, and team orientation
Great communication skills
Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and align business goals, project objectives, and deliverables
Experience or capability with software release planning, deployment, rollback plans, hotfixes, and change control
Knowledge of User Acceptance and Production deployment activities
Ability to track branches and ensure post-sprint merges
Ability to identify and mitigate software release risks
Ability to manage incident response lifecycles
Jira administration skills, including custom workflows, issue types, field configurations, permission schemes, automation rules, integrations, project configurations, access control, user roles, and board configurations
Must be a U.S. citizen or authorized to work for any U.S. employer without sponsorship, or a Canadian citizen or authorized to work in Canada without sponsorship
Ability to maintain confidentiality, integrity, and availability of company, client, and citizen data

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus pay
Competitive salaries
Excellent benefits
Flexible working arrangements
Corporate volunteer program
Resources needed to do your best work
Equal opportunity employment
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities