Release Manager

WellHive

. Own and chair the Alpha → Beta → GA release-management gate process for every WellHive integration and feature .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in release management processes, including phased release strategies and defect triage, while effectively coordinating cross-functional teams and producing clear documentation for stakeholders. Proficient in managing feature flags and ensuring compliance within regulated environments.

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Release ManagementDefect TriageFeature-Flag-Driven DeploymentJiraConfluence

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Hard Skills

Release EngineeringPhased Release ProcessGo/No-Go ReviewsVolume TestingDocumentation Skills

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCross-Functional Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

JiraConfluence

Industry Keywords

SaaSFederal EnvironmentDepartment of Veterans AffairsSystems Integrators

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and chair the Alpha → Beta → GA release-management gate process for every WellHive integration and feature
Facilitate go/no-go reviews at each phase transition
Apply and refine the immediate-release versus full Alpha→Beta→GA decision matrix
Evaluate completed items from GAL, MAG, and Product Dev Teams to determine the appropriate release path
Bundle completed features into coordinated release bundles for the Monthly Feature Activation Cycle
Maintain the live bundle tracker and reconcile it against As-Built and GA-determination source data
Build, maintain, and quality-check the Alpha Testing Packet, Beta Testing Packet, and GA Activation Packet
Ensure activation packets contain required test cases, per-tester pass/fail sheets, permissions and user-group instructions, and training materials
Enforce phase-gate exit criteria, including no open P1/P2/P3 defects and Beta-stage volume testing
Confirm integrations can sustain projected full-user-base load before advancing to GA
Run daily defect triage during Alpha and Beta testing windows
Coordinate with Customer Solutions Engineering squads and engineering leads to resolve blocking issues
Operate the feature tier model determining full activation packet versus lightweight documentation requirements
Run the Monthly Feature Activation Cycle end to end
Collect the activation-capable queue from Product Engineering and propose the monthly activation slate
Drive go/no-go approval with System Integrator and customer stakeholders
Own the timing and content of System Integrator hand-off at GA declaration
Maintain feature-flag and feature-group policy for targeted Alpha and Beta cohorts
Track and document waivers or exceptions, including regulatory holds and zero-user-impact maintenance releases
Publish recurring release calendars and status reports
Keep Product, Engineering, Customer Delivery, and SI stakeholders aligned on scope, timing, and risk
Maintain release-tracking artifacts including bundle trackers, gate summaries, and decision logs
Escalate cross-team blockers, scope conflicts, and resourcing gaps to Customer Delivery & Programs leadership
Manage Feature Flags and Feature Groups

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in release management, release engineering, or program/project management for a SaaS or enterprise software product
Experience in a regulated or federal environment is ideal
Demonstrated experience running a phased release or gate process (alpha/beta/GA or equivalent), including go/no-go reviews and enforcement of exit criteria
Familiarity with feature-flag-driven deployment models that decouple code deployment from feature activation
Experience with defect triage and prioritization frameworks
Experience coordinating volume or load testing ahead of a general-availability release
Strong organizational and documentation skills
Ability to produce clear, audience-appropriate release artifacts for internal engineering teams and external SI or customer stakeholders
Experience with Jira and Confluence for release tracking, backlog management, and living documentation
Comfort working across Product, Engineering, Customer Success, and external systems-integrator partners
Experience working with or within the Department of Veterans Affairs, other federal health systems, or major systems integrators such as Deloitte or Booz Allen Hamilton is strongly preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to set clear cadences and hold cross-functional teams accountable
Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident; EAD does not qualify
Must be able to work remotely from a state within the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work from a state within the United States
Full-time position