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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$105K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering capital projects safely and efficiently. Lead cross-functional teams to ensure projects meet scope, budget, and regulatory standards while enhancing site per...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing clinical projects, ensuring milestones are met while overseeing all operational aspects from start to finish. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and serve as the prima...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$113K - $165K *

Transform the production landscape by leading our clutch operations team to optimize performance, drive continuous improvement, and foster a culture of safety and quality that meets and exceeds custom...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with a pivotal role in patient safety management, supporting event reporting and analysis across multiple sites. Collaborate with leaders and frontline staff to enhance safety practic...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$88K - $105K *

Transform your career by leading quality improvement initiatives, ensuring compliance, and fostering a culture of continuous enhancement in healthcare settings. Collaborate across departments to eleva...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$120K - $140K *

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Empower teams to innovate and enhance application delivery through strategic leadership, overseeing development processes, and ensuring best practices across multiple projects to drive organizational...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$151K - $188K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $138K *

Engineer operational excellence by leading the Problem Management team, driving post-incident processes, and fostering continuous improvement initiatives to enhance platform stability and customer exp...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Grow strategic channel partnerships across the Eastern US, enhancing sales through effective collaboration and training with partners. Drive revenue growth and ensure optimal partner engagement and pe...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $95K *

Drive quality care for seniors by leading clinical operations and training. Partner with caregivers to enhance skills and ensure safety in home environments. Oversee client assessments and foster rela...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$136K - $184K *

Lead the charge in managing quality inspection operations, ensuring compliance with technical standards and driving continuous improvement in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Develop and coach a h...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading cross-functional teams to drive product development and customer implementations. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful delivery, manage risks, and refine prog...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$91K - $136K *

Drive operational excellence by leading a dynamic team to ensure timely customer deliveries while fostering a culture of safety, quality, and performance through data-driven decision-making and contin...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $95K *

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

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$200K - $250K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$125K - $175K *

Elevate software delivery by leading Agile teams as a Release Train Engineer, ensuring alignment with business goals and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across multiple teams in a dynami...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $200K *

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$119K - $194K *

Lead the successful industrialization of advanced CMC technologies, ensuring operational readiness across facilities through program management and cross-functional collaboration, aiming for scalable...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in enterprise transformation by owning end-to-end execution across ERP, CRM, and project management platforms, ensuring alignment and accountability across multiple initiatives for suc...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in optimizing our software factory and internal tools, enhancing developer experience and AI integration. Collaborate with engineering teams to streamline workflows, ensuring faster, m...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$151K - $176K *

Join a dynamic team as you design and optimize cloud infrastructure, driving automation and security for cutting-edge AI and IoT solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operation...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information 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.