Explore Release Manager Jobs

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.

What Does a Release Manager Do?

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.

Skills and Qualifications

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.

Release Manager Salary and Career Opportunities

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.

Find Your Next Release Manager Role

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.

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$80K - $95K *

Drive successful customer onboarding by leading implementations, coordinating data integration, and ensuring stakeholder alignment to enhance healthcare operations and accelerate time to value for cli...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as a Project Manager, driving project success through effective management of deliverables, budgets, and cross-functional collaboration. Leverage your expertise to enhance quality...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the evolution of data products by identifying key improvements, strategizing data acquisition, and ensuring quality metrics meet customer needs. Collaborate with engineering to enhance the startu...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $140K *

Drive the product strategy for payments and invoicing systems, leveraging AI to enhance user experience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define OKRs, prioritize roadmaps, and ensure seamles...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $120K *

Advance your career by leading project delivery teams, ensuring efficient execution and customer satisfaction. Collaborate across departments to manage resources, resolve issues, and drive continuous...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Unlock success by managing strategic deployments and driving user adoption at every level. Collaborate across teams, simplify technical concepts, and ensure clients maximize value through effective en...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Architect the future of our infrastructure. Lead a talented DevOps team to ensure reliable, scalable cloud operations across North America and Europe, driving change management, operational excellence...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $155K *

Innovate product strategy and execution, bridging cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions that align with customer needs and organizational goals throughout the product lifecycle...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $187K *

Lead the charge in optimizing manufacturing operations, driving performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Productivity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operationa...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in optimizing manufacturing operations, driving performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Productivity. Develop teams, implement continuous improvement initiatives...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the Agile Release Train to ensure successful delivery of complex digital initiatives by coordinating multiple teams, managing dependencies, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$88K - $105K *

Empower project success by leading diverse initiatives in manufacturing. Utilize your expertise in pharma, biotech, or medical devices to drive projects from inception to completion, ensuring complian...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Optimize project outcomes by leading diverse initiatives in manufacturing, focusing on pharma, biotech, and medical devices. Leverage your expertise to drive success in commissioning, qualification, a...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Join our team as a Project Manager to lead diverse manufacturing projects, ensuring timely delivery and compliance. Leverage your expertise in pharma, biotech, or medical devices to drive success and...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Join us to lead diverse manufacturing projects, ensuring timely delivery and compliance. Leverage your expertise in pharma, biotech, or medical devices to drive success and foster collaboration across...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing diverse manufacturing projects, ensuring timely delivery and compliance. Collaborate with teams to drive success in capital, construction, and qualification initiatives whi...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Elevate project success by leading diverse initiatives in the manufacturing sector. Utilize your expertise in pharma, biotech, or medical devices to drive projects from inception to completion, ensuri...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $90K *

Lead diverse manufacturing projects by developing and implementing strategic plans, ensuring timely delivery and compliance while fostering team collaboration and stakeholder communication...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$119K - $222K *

Pioneer innovative analytical solutions by managing the full product lifecycle, aligning customer needs with strategic objectives, and collaborating cross-functionally to drive impactful product devel...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$119K - $222K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative analytical solutions, managing the full product lifecycle while aligning with customer needs and strategic objectives. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$119K - $222K *

Drive the development of innovative analytical solutions, managing the full product lifecycle while aligning with customer needs and strategic objectives. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure succ...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic programs for the Sales team, ensuring alignment between commercial strategy and system design. Drive impactful CPQ implementations and enhance customer-facing pro...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Lead cybersecurity program management efforts to maintain compliance and security. Ensure effective contract execution and oversight across multiple cybersecurity operations, while coordinating with s...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $210K *

Elevate the student learning experience by leading product development from concept to launch. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive AI features and ensure alignment with customer needs, all while m...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in product execution and strategy for a core software solution. Collaborate cross-functionally to innovate and deliver impactful features, while optimizing processes to enhance develop...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Release Manager do?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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.