Senior Project Manager / Release Lead to coordinate software releases and project delivery using
- Temporary
Our public sector client is seeking a Senior Project Manager / Release Lead to coordinate software releases and project delivery using Agile, DevOps, SDLC, and CI/CD practices-
This role supports the delivery of software releases and associated projects across multiple environments within a public sector software development organization. The position combines release management, project coordination, stakeholder communication, and technical collaboration across development, testing, infrastructure, operations, and business teams. The successful candidate will oversee release planning, deployment coordination, governance activities, and reporting while supporting continuous improvement initiatives related to release and deployment processes.
12 month contract to start. Hybrid model in Richmond.
Must Haves
- 5+ years leading Release Management, Project Management, or software development initiatives
- Agile and DevOps software release management environments
- Working knowledge of SDLC, CI/CD, and deployment automation
- Git version control and cross-functional project delivery
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field
Nice to Have
- PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum Master, or ITIL certification
- Azure DevOps, GitHub, Jira, ServiceNow, or similar platforms
- Microsoft Azure or AWS cloud platforms
- Infrastructure, networking, and application support processes
- PowerShell, Python, C#, Java, or JavaScript
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain release schedules, deployment calendars, and release plans
- Coordinate release and project activities across development, testing, infrastructure, operations, and business teams
- Facilitate release readiness reviews, go/no-go meetings, and post-release retrospectives
- Monitor release performance and implement process improvements within project teams
- Prepare project reporting, charts, and stakeholder updates related to release and project activities
- Collaborate with development teams on application architecture, deployment requirements, and technical dependencies
- Review deployment scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and release automation processes