Release Managers coordinate the planning, testing, and delivery of software and technology updates. They help teams ship reliable products by aligning engineering, quality assurance, product, security, and operations around clear release plans. Explore vetted Release Manager opportunities on Ladders, including professional roles paying $100,000 or more.
Release Managers oversee release schedules and readiness from planning through deployment. Typical responsibilities include coordinating release calendars, tracking dependencies and risks, organizing testing and approvals, communicating status, and helping teams resolve blockers. After launch, they may lead retrospectives and improve release processes.
Employers commonly seek experience with software development or IT operations, strong project and program management skills, and the ability to coordinate across technical and business teams. Familiarity with Agile or DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, change management, incident response, and tools such as Jira can be valuable. Clear communication and sound judgment are essential for managing timelines and release risk.
Compensation varies by industry, location, experience, and the scope of the release portfolio. Senior Release Managers and related leaders may oversee enterprise-wide deployment programs, platform launches, or continuous delivery improvements. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs that pay $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates discover opportunities that match their goals.
Browse Release Manager jobs on Ladders to find opportunities across software, technology, finance, healthcare, and other industries. Review role requirements, compare responsibilities, and identify positions where your release planning and delivery experience can make an impact.
$110K - $130K *
Join a fast-paced team as you shape our product direction, driving customer engagement and retention for a climate tech company focused on sustainable agriculture. Collaborate cross-functionally to de...
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Shape impactful product strategies and drive execution in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment focused on enhancing agricultural sustainability and profitability. Collaborate across teams to foste...
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Manager, Software Development (Content Integration & Data Pipelines)
$145K - $165K *
Lead and inspire a software development team to create innovative systems for capturing online mentions. Collaborate across departments to ensure scalable, reliable solutions that meet client needs an...
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21GRAMS- Senior Delivery Manager
$95K - $100K *
Innovate technical delivery processes by leveraging AI to enhance efficiency and quality across diverse digital projects, ensuring timely and compliant outputs for top pharma and biotech clients while...
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21GRAMS- Senior Delivery Manager
$95K - $100K *
Accelerate progress at the forefront of digital delivery by managing AI-enhanced projects across diverse platforms. Lead teams to ensure timely, high-quality outputs while leveraging innovative techno...
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21GRAMS- Senior Delivery Manager
$95K - $100K *
Unlock your potential as a Technical Delivery Manager, overseeing AI-driven digital projects from inception to launch. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely, high-quality deliverabl...
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21GRAMS- Senior Delivery Manager
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Join our dynamic team as a Technical Delivery Manager, overseeing AI-driven project delivery across diverse digital platforms. Ensure timely, high-quality outputs while leveraging innovative technolog...
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$99K - $158K *
Drive impactful capital projects and process improvements across manufacturing sites. Collaborate with leadership and teams to enhance equipment and operational efficiency while managing multi-million...
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Epic Tapestry Upgrade/Release Manager
$110K - $130K *
Drive optimal technical solutions for complex business challenges while overseeing system upgrades, configuration, maintenance, and workflow analysis to enhance operational efficiency and ensure seaml...
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Senior Technical Project Manager - DevOps
$138K - $180K *
Lead the delivery of complex DevOps and cloud infrastructure projects, driving collaboration across engineering teams. Manage risks, dependencies, and execution plans to ensure successful project outc...
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Risk Management Framework (RMF) Coordinator - Skill Level 2
$95K - $115K *
Shape the future of risk management by integrating security processes into the system life cycle, ensuring mission priorities are met efficiently and effectively across multiple teams and stakeholders...
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Risk Management Framework (RMF) Coordinator - Skill Level 2
$95K - $115K *
Lead the integration of risk management into system life cycles, ensuring effective communication and collaboration across teams to deliver mission priorities on time and within budget while managing...
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Drive operational excellence by overseeing home delivery services, ensuring timely execution and customer satisfaction through effective route planning and relationship management with contract carrie...
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Senior Product Operations Manager
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in shaping product operations for a growing team. Design and implement systems that enhance efficiency, visibility, and collaboration, ensuring the product team thrives in a dynamic, e...
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Senior Product Operations Manager
$110K - $130K *
Drive the evolution of our product operations by designing and implementing systems that enhance team efficiency, visibility, and collaboration. You'll empower product managers and shape the future of...
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$115K - $145K *
Partner with us to lead production operations, driving Lean Manufacturing excellence while ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. Manage teams and projects to exceed performance metrics and foster...
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$110K - $130K *
Join a dynamic team to build and maintain robust infrastructure, automate deployments, and enhance system reliability using modern DevOps practices and tools. Collaborate with developers to ensure sea...
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$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in building and maintaining robust CI/CD pipelines, automating deployments, and ensuring system reliability in a collaborative environment. Thrive in a role that demands expertise in m...
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Unlock potential by leading an applied research team, setting priorities, and driving hands-on AI projects. Collaborate with customer labs to enhance model capabilities and deliver impactful research...
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$176K - $235K *
Shape the future of data engineering by leading our unified Data & AI function. Drive the architecture, governance, and operational excellence needed to support AI and ML products, while building a hi...
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Program Manager, Relo Ops Excellence, Relo Ops Integration, RLOI
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Join a team that's driving impactful technology programs within a leading asset management firm. Collaborate across functions to manage project milestones, dependencies, and stakeholder communications...
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Elevate your career by leading a dynamic software engineering team, driving innovation, and enhancing technology solutions while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement...
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What does a Release Manager do?
A Release Manager coordinates the planning, readiness, and delivery of software or technology releases. The role often includes managing schedules, dependencies, testing, approvals, risks, stakeholder updates, and post-release reviews.
What qualifications are needed for a Release Manager job?
Requirements vary, but many employers look for experience in software delivery, IT, project or program management, and cross-functional coordination. Knowledge of Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, change management, and release tools can also be useful.
How much do Release Managers earn?
Pay depends on factors such as experience, location, industry, and the size and complexity of releases managed. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including eligible Release Manager opportunities.
Where can Release Managers work?
Release Managers work in organizations that deliver software or technology products, including technology companies and teams in finance, healthcare, retail, and other industries.
What is the difference between a Release Manager and a Project Manager?
A Project Manager typically oversees a project’s scope, schedule, and outcomes, while a Release Manager focuses on coordinating the readiness and deployment of software or technology changes. The responsibilities can overlap, depending on the organization.