IT Release Manager

Company: Public Consulting Group
Location: Charleston
Posted on: November 20, 2022

Job Description:

**Overview****About Public Consulting Group** Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG) is a leading public sector solutions implementation and operations improvement firm that partners with health, education, technology, and human services agencies to improve lives. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, PCG employs approximately 2,000 professionals worldwide-all committed to delivering solutions that change lives for the better. The firm has extensive experience in all 50 states, Canada, and a growing practice in Europe. PCG offers clients a multidisciplinary approach to meet challenges, pursue opportunities, and serve constituents across the public sector. To learn more, visit www.publicconsultinggroup.com.**Responsibilities****Responsibilities:**--- Communicate with the team regarding key project plans, commitments, and essential changes which include project requirements, schedule, scope changes, and QA plans.--- Coordinate with different project teams.--- Manage risks and issues that might hinder the project scope, quality, and timeline.--- Ensure that application releases are delivered within the deadline and considering budget constraints and also check whether they meet or exceed customer expectations.--- Coordinate with the release engineers in order to understand the consequences of code merges and branches.--- Work towards making improvements in the release process.--- Participate in meetings to know about the release scope and hindrance blocking.--- Maintain/uphold a release repository/source to manage key information like build and release procedures, notification lists, and dependencies.--- Analyze current configuration management requirements, using current configuration management and software development technologies.**Essential Skills:**The Release Manager should possess advanced technical skills which include a thorough understanding of toggling features, branch handling, continuous integration, and continuous delivery. They should be capable of implementing suitable methodologies and practices. Along with technical skills, the Release Manager should possess soft skills to drive essential changes to communicate, coordinate, and handle various teams within the organization.**Soft Skills:**--- Problem-solving, analytical, and leadership skills.--- Should be versed with written and verbal advanced communication skills.--- Should be capable of coordinating with various teams in order to ensure whether the tasks are accomplished considering the release schedule.**Hard Skills:**--- Comprehensive knowledge of PC, computer software, and programming.--- A thorough understanding of Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery pipelines.**Qualifications**--- Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.--- Progressive knowledge in the software development lifecycle.--- Formal training in project management.--- Several years of experience as a Release Manager.--- Ability to work with cross-functional teams.\#LI-AH1\#D-PCG\#LI-remote**EEO Statement**Public Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to celebrating diversity and intentionally creating a culture of inclusion. We believe that we work best when our employees feel empowered and accepted, and that starts by honoring each of our unique life experiences. At PCG, all aspects of employment regarding recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, return from layoff, company-sponsored training, education, and social and recreational programs are based on merit, business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex, gender identity and/or expression, age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, citizenship status, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. PCG will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. PCG believes in health, equality, and prosperity for everyone so we can succeed in changing the ways the public sector, including health, education, technology and human services industries, work.\> **Job Locations** _US - US-CA-Sacramento_**Posted Date** _2 weeks ago_ _(11/4/2022 4:53 PM)_**_Job ID_** _2022-8786_ **_\# of Openings_** _1_ **_Category_** _Consulting_ **_Type_** _Regular Full-Time_ **_Practice Area_** _Technology Consulting_Public Consulting Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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