Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Release Manager to oversee the end-to-end release management process for our software development projects. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of release management principles, exceptional leadership skills, and a proven track record of managing complex release cycles in a fast-paced environment.   Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the release management process, including planning, scheduling, and coordinating software releases across multiple projects and teams.

• Develop and implement release management strategies, policies, and procedures to ensure high-quality software delivery.

• Collaborate with development, QA, DevOps, and product management teams to define and manage release timelines, dependencies, and deliverables.

• Oversee the preparation and execution of release activities, including code freeze, build, deployment, and post-release validation.

• Ensure effective risk management by identifying potential release risks and developing mitigation strategies.

• Establish and maintain release documentation, including release notes, deployment plans, and rollback procedures.

• Monitor and report on release progress, status, and metrics to stakeholders and executive management.

• Continuously improve release processes by identifying areas for improvement and implementing best practices.

• Manage and mentor a team of release engineers, providing guidance, support, and performance feedback.

• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in release management tools and technologies.

  Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

• 10+ years of experience in release management, software development, or a related field.

• Proven experience managing complex software release cycles in an Agile/Scrum environment.

• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and DevOps practices.

• Proficiency with release management tools such as Jenkins, Git, JIRA, and Azure DevOps.

• Excellent project management skills with a track record of delivering projects on time and within scope.

• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

• Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, ITIL, Agile) are a plus.

  Why work for Launchpad?

100% remote

People first culture

Excellent compensation in US Dollars

Hardware setup for working from home

Work with global teams and prominent brands based in North America, Europe, and Asia

Training allowances

Personal time off (PTO) for vacations, study leave, personal time, etc.

…and more!

Salary and compensation

No salary data published by company so we estimated salary based on similar jobs related to DevOps and Senior jobs that are similar:

$67,500 — $110,000/year

Benefits

💰 401(k)

🌎 Distributed team

⏰ Async

🤓 Vision insurance

🦷 Dental insurance

🚑 Medical insurance

🏖 Unlimited vacation

🏖 Paid time off

📆 4 day workweek

💰 401k matching

🏔 Company retreats

🏬 Coworking budget

📚 Learning budget

💪 Free gym membership

🧘 Mental wellness budget

🖥 Home office budget

🥧 Pay in crypto

🥸 Pseudonymous

💰 Profit sharing

💰 Equity compensation

⬜️ No whiteboard interview

👀 No monitoring system

🚫 No politics at work

🎅 We hire old (and young)

Location

Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina