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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$158K - $295K *

Elevate your career by leading the development of innovative AI-driven tax and accounting solutions. Drive technical direction, mentor engineers, and shape the future of scalable, resilient software e...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Innovate with us as you lead the product roadmap for our cutting-edge detection platform, collaborating across teams to transform research into trusted solutions for security and identity challenges...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $134K *

Optimize customer operations by managing RMA activities and communications, ensuring timely case resolution and SLA compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance customer satis...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in managing proposal efforts, ensuring compliance and responsiveness to customer needs, while providing strategic direction and oversight for proposal teams across multiple business se...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Accelerate business growth by leading proposal management efforts, ensuring compliance and responsiveness while guiding teams towards developing compelling proposals across various sectors. Drive exce...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive successful customer implementations by managing projects from discovery to go-live. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery, advocate for customer needs, and maintain p...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Elevate mission-critical IT projects by leading diverse teams, ensuring timely execution, and fostering Agile methodologies while managing stakeholder relationships and project risks in a dynamic envi...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive service excellence by leading a team of Supervisors and Technicians, enhancing technical support, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to optimize performance and customer satisfa...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing subcontractor programs to enhance global deployment capacity, ensuring quality and consistency in service delivery while supporting frontline workers in various sectors...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive quality excellence by developing standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation. Collaborate with teams to enhance product reliability and ensure compliance with quality standards...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $114K *

Lead the charge in optimizing production efficiency and safety in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Drive continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring quality standards and financial goals are...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to maintaining high-quality standards and driving continuous improvement in manufacturing processes. Leverage your expertise to ensure product reliability and compliance w...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by overseeing construction projects, ensuring compliance with budgets and schedules, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver successful outcomes in a dynamic envir...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $100K *

Lead cloud deployment projects, collaborating with global teams to drive digital transformation. Oversee planning, execution, and quality assurance while managing resources, budgets, and risks to ensu...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$134K - $223K *

Empower cross-functional teams by leading Agile Release Train initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. Drive program execution, enhance delivery performance, and foster a culture of...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$134K - $223K *

Elevate your career by leading Agile initiatives as a strategic partner. Drive enterprise-scale technology delivery, enhance operational excellence, and foster collaboration across teams to align busi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$134K - $223K *

Lead the charge in driving enterprise-scale Agile delivery, ensuring alignment of technology initiatives with business priorities. Collaborate with senior stakeholders to enhance operational excellenc...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$127K - $172K *

Join us to drive operational excellence in ML Capacity Delivery. You'll shape strategy, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure leadership is decision-ready, all while mentoring junior program manag...

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

$80K - $105K *

Champion operational excellence by leading engineering support teams to enhance customer experience, drive professional growth, and strengthen client relationships while ensuring high-quality service...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$208K - $312K *

Discover new heights in product management by leading Vercel's Networking and CDN strategies and transforming how applications connect and deliver content globally. Take charge of vision and evolve pr...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $195K *

Shape the future of advanced military technology by leading complex projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints, and directing technical resources to innovate solutions for critical d...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$131K - $237K *

Optimize project execution by managing technical workstreams, ensuring effective coordination across teams, and supporting mission objectives in a dynamic environment. Leverage your expertise to enhan...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Champion the seamless execution of multi-disciplinary projects, guiding teams through the complexities of product development while ensuring client satisfaction and alignment. Your leadership will dri...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Advance your career by leading multi-disciplinary projects from inception to delivery. Utilize design thinking and project management tools to align teams and exceed client expectations in the medical...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of financial reporting and compliance in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial statements while driving process i...

3 days 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.