Software Release Manager Jobs in Newton, MA

A Software Release Manager in the technology industry is responsible for overseeing the development, testing, deployment, and support of software releases. The main role involves managing the process of releasing high-quality software products on time and within budget. This includes coordinating with various teams such as development, quality assurance, and operations to ensure seamless and successful software releases. The Software Release Manager also plans, schedules, and controls the movement of releases to test and live environments, ensuring that the integrity of the live environment is protected and the correct components are released.

Key skills for a Software Release Manager include project management, strong technical acumen, problem-solving ability, and excellent communication skills. Familiarity with Agile methodologies, and software like JIRA, Confluence, and Jenkins is often required. A certification such as Certified Software Project Manager (CSPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) would be advantageous. Prior to becoming a Software Release Manager, a person may have roles such as a Software Developer, Quality Assurance Analyst, or IT Project Manager.

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Release Train Engineer Senior Manager

  • Boston, MA (6 miles from Newton, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Boston, MA (6 miles from Newton, MA)
  • 6 days ago

Position Summary Release Train Engineer Senior Manager Deloitte Human Capital The Human Capital Offering Portfolio focuses on helping organizations manage and improve their performance through...

US E-Consulting-Release Train Engineer Senior Manager-HC/HCaaS-Product

  • Boston, MA (6 miles from Newton, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Boston, MA (6 miles from Newton, MA)
  • 8 days ago

Release Train Engineer Senior Manager Deloitte Human Capital The Human Capital Offering Portfolio focuses on helping organizations manage and improve their performance through their most important...

Technical Release Manager

  • Burlington, MA (10 miles from Newton, MA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Burlington, MA (10 miles from Newton, MA)
  • 9 days ago

.* Job Description As a Software Release Manager at Salesforce you are responsible for the continuous delivery of application releases supporting mission critical services used by the world's largest...

Release Manager

  • Boston, MA (6 miles from Newton, MA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Boston, MA (6 miles from Newton, MA)
  • 12 days ago

Rate: $83 - $93 / hr. w2 Responsibilities: Serve as primary point of contact regarding release management and implementation of third party vendor solutions Facilitate workshops with agency subject...

Change Manager

  • Woburn, MA (9 miles from Newton, MA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Woburn, MA (9 miles from Newton, MA)
  • 12 days ago

*Hybrid role in Woburn, MA* Our client is seeking a Change Management Consultant to assist the Transformation Office. The office leads the continuing evolution of evaluating data, systems, and...

Vice President, Release Train Engineer II

  • Boston, MA (6 miles from Newton, MA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Boston, MA (6 miles from Newton, MA)
  • 18 days ago

Vice President, Release Train Engineer II At BNY, our culture empowers you to grow and succeed. As a leading global financial services company at the center of the world's financial system we...

Change Manager

  • Boston, MA (6 miles from Newton, MA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Boston, MA (6 miles from Newton, MA)
  • 23 days ago

The Change Management Project Manager is responsible for managing medium to large projects or segments of larger, complex initiatives throughout the project lifecycle. This role involves close...

Client Change Manager, Assistant Vice President

  • Quincy, MA (11 miles from Newton, MA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Quincy, MA (11 miles from Newton, MA)
  • 28 days ago

Who we are looking for The Middle Office Client Change Manager is an exciting new opportunity within Alpha Portfolio Services, Global Delivery division. This position is responsible for...

Lead Change Manager

  • Waltham, MA (4 miles from Newton, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Waltham, MA (4 miles from Newton, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

Lead Change Manager Job Description: As Lead Program Manager for Business Change, you will report to the Change Management Office within the Strategy and Transformation function for the New...

Release Engineer

  • Boston, MA (6 miles from Newton, MA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Boston, MA (6 miles from Newton, MA)
  • 60+ days ago

The Role Veeva is looking for an experienced Release Engineer to be a part of our CRM Release Management team....

Remote Work

Senior Release Engineer

  • Boston, MA (6 miles from Newton, MA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Boston, MA (6 miles from Newton, MA)
  • 90+ days ago

The Role Veeva is looking for an experienced Release Engineer to be a part of our CRM Release Management team....

Remote Work

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Salary for Software Release Manager Jobs in Newton, MA

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Highest Education Level

Software Release Managers in Newton, MA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
44.8%
Master's Degree
35.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.9%
Associate's Degree
6.7%
High School or GED
2.6%
Doctorate Degree
2.5%
Some College
1.1%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Software Release Managers in Newton, MA
2-4 years
38.1%
4-6 years
28.6%
1-2 years
14.3%
8-10 years
9.5%
6-8 years
4.8%
Less than 1 year
4.8%



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