Software Delivery Manager

Please note, this is a contract role. There is possibility for extension/conversion but at this time is 6 months.

As a Contract Delivery Manager, you are expected to lead the planning, execution, and oversight of delivery processes for all software deployments. You will be responsible for ensuring seamless software releases, maintaining high service uptime, and driving continuous improvement in our client's delivery practices.

Must Haves:

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in relevant discipline with 7+ years related work experience

Proven team leadership ability and collaboration skills.

Deep understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), particularly in continuous integration, continuous delivery (CI/CD), and release management.

Expertise in Agile, Scrum, or other project management methodologies to plan, track, and execute releases efficiently.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify potential risks early and mitigate them proactively.

Role + Responsibilities:

Release Management & Strategy

• Lead end-to-end release planning, execution, and lifecycle management across development, QA, operations, and support.
• Align release priorities with business goals, customer impact, and strategic objectives.
• Identify and mitigate risks to ensure smooth, timely delivery.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Serve as the central point of contact for all release stakeholders, providing clear updates on progress, risks, and changes.
• Collaborate with product managers, engineering, support, and program teams to ensure alignment and readiness.

Process Optimization & Tool Management

• Continuously improve release processes through analysis, automation, and adoption of best practices.
• Manage change documentation, version control, and configuration consistency.
• Optimize release tools (e.g., Jira, GitLab, LaunchDarkly) to support efficiency and reliability.