High-Paying Release Manager Jobs

Browse through premium, high-paying release manager opportunities with leading companies at Ladders. As a release manager, you could be responsible for managing the release process for any updated or new software products. This includes planning, scheduling, coordinating and managing these releases in various sectors such as technology, finance, retail, and more.

Roles and Responsibilities

A Release Manager is in charge of the entire release process within an organization. Their duties include planning the release windows and cycles across a portfolio, managing risks that could affect release scope, communicating all key project plans, and conducting Release Readiness reviews, Milestone Reviews, and Business Go/No-Go reviews.

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$78K - $145K *

The Release Manager will oversee the release management processes for Salesforce engineering, coordinating the release lifecycle and ensuring efficient production deployments. This role requires colla...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $130K *

The Release Manager is responsible for ensuring adherence to project methodologies and delivery processes, managing project schedules, budgets, and resources. The role involves facilitating project co...

3w ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

The Release Manager at Tribute Technology will be responsible for coordinating and managing software releases across multiple squads, products, and departments. They will lead process improvements, te...

Clyde River, PEIn-Person

More than 4w ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $110K *

The Release Manager at Tribute Technology will be responsible for coordinating and managing software releases across multiple squads, products, and departments. They will lead process improvements, te...

Kingston, ONIn-Person

More than 4w ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

The Release Manager is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the release process for software and infrastructure changes across various IT systems, ensuring a smooth transition from development...

1w ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$93K - $114K *

Insight Global is seeking a Release Manager to join their Mobile Product Customer Operations team in Stamford, CT. The role involves gathering requirements, working with technical teams, and managing...

Reposted 2w ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K - $120K *

The Release Manager is responsible for planning and managing release windows and cycles across a portfolio. They coordinate release content, manage risks, and ensure releases are delivered on time and...

3w ago

  •     Enterprise Technology

$90K - $121K *

The Release Manager is responsible for planning, scheduling, controlling, testing, and deploying software releases across applications while ensuring stakeholder communication and minimizing disruptio...

More than 4w ago

  •     Enterprise Technology

$108K - $162K *

The Release Manager at Isovalent, now part of Cisco, is responsible for managing the end-to-end release process to deliver a unified customer experience and streamline installation processes to reduce...

Reposted more than 4w ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $140K *

The Release Engineer manages and enhances software products, ensuring timely releases by overseeing the implementation process from development to execution. They collaborate with teams to monitor sys...

US-AnywhereRemote

2w ago

  •     Information Technology

$100K - $160K *

The Steampunk Release Manager will oversee the complete release lifecycle within an Agile team, coordinating closely with project managers and development teams. This role involves managing release ac...

US-AnywhereRemote

2d ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

As a Steampunk Release Manager, you will be responsible for managing the complete release lifecycle, coordinating with project managers and development teams, and optimizing the release process. The r...

US-AnywhereRemote

3w ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $216K *

The Release Manager is responsible for managing the implementation code promotion to multiple testing and production environments, enhancing build/test environments, and communicating effectively with...

More than 4w ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

The role involves overseeing the release management process for Microsoft's Learning and Development platform, ensuring successful planning, coordination, and execution of training releases. The candi...

3w ago

  •     Education, Government & Non-Profit

$97K - $140K *

The Release Manager at Isovalent, now part of Cisco, is responsible for managing the end-to-end release process to deliver a unified customer experience and streamline installation processes to reduce...

More than 4w ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$68K - $124K *

The Release Manager will oversee software releases and infrastructure updates for the U.S. Special Operations Command, ensuring timely and efficient delivery while collaborating with cross-functional...

3d ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

The Release Manager will play a crucial role in enabling Nike to launch its products and experiences effectively. This position involves collaborating with various teams to manage the release process...

Yesterday

  •     Retail & Consumer Goods

$90K - $121K *

The Release Manager will lead release management activities for the Enterprise Data team, defining and supporting release strategies across various technologies. They will work on standardizing releas...

More than 4w ago

  •     Information Technology

$80K - $121K *

The Release Manager is responsible for planning and coordinating software releases, managing risks, communicating with various teams, and ensuring releases are delivered on time and within budget...

More than 4w ago

  •     Information Technology

$79K - $117K *

The Release Manager at Scopely will be responsible for tracking, coordinating, and managing game releases and updates throughout the Software Development Lifecycle. This role involves improving existi...

1w ago

  •     Media

$100K - $130K *

The Release Manager is responsible for overseeing both the functional and technical aspects of system rollouts. This includes managing technical rollouts such as system go-live, data migration, and cu...

4w ago

  •     Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $130K *

The Software Release Manager is responsible for managing the end-to-end release process in a multiplatform environment, including testing new software versions, developing deployment procedures, and e...

4w ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$68K - $124K *

The Release Manager will oversee software releases and infrastructure updates for the U.S. Special Operations Command, ensuring timely and efficient delivery while collaborating with cross-functional...

4d ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$97K - $130K *

The Release Manager at Slalom Flex will oversee the release process, ensuring seamless integration and deployment of software solutions for clients by managing release processes, collaborating with te...

More than 4w ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $160K *

The Release Engineer at Swiftly will develop and drive a high-quality release pipeline to deliver products to retail partners efficiently. The role requires expertise in build infrastructure, test aut...

US-AnywhereRemote

2w ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is the role of a release manager?question toggle

    A release manager plans, schedules, and oversees the release of software or other products within an organization. They also handle communication with various stakeholders and manage any risks to the project.

  • What qualifications do I need for release manager jobs?question toggle

    Most companies require a Bachelor's degree in related fields and work experience in software or project management. Certifications in project management or Scrum may also be beneficial.

  • What companies hire for release manager roles?question toggle

    Companies across several sectors like IT, finance, retail, and healthcare hire for release manager roles. This includes large corporations, medium-sized companies, and startups.