Our Mortgage client located in Plano TX is looking for a Release Manager.
Overview: A Release Manager is responsible for the process of managing, planning, scheduling and controlling a software release through different stages and environments; including testing and deploying software releases.
Responsibilities:
Assist product management and project teams manage and deploy releases into production
Implement and manage release processes for application related updates through development, test, and production environments
Focus on coordinating various aspects of production and projects into one integrated solution
Interface and communicate with Test Managers, Dev Managers, IT Ops and the PMO
Build the IT Release Calendar in working closely with the IT release managers from different portfolios across the Loan Production environment and centralize view of all releases
Coordinate release content and effort based on the service request backlog, pending service requests, third party applications
Manage relationships and coordinate work between different teams at different locations and vendors
Conduct Release Readiness Reviews, Milestones reviews and business Go/No Go reviews
Review deployment plans, rollback plans, resource plans, communication plans
Weekly Release reporting
Communicate release details and schedules to the business as needed
Negotiate, plan and manage all release activities
Continually look for making improvements in the release process
Participate and coordinate the Go live activities including the execution of the deployment Plans and checklists
Participate in the CAB meetings to discuss and review release scopes and/or roadblocks as needed
Perform other related duties as required and assigned
Demonstrate behaviors which are aligned with the organization's desired culture and values
Vendor Release Management and negotiations
Coordination with Vendor support teams during planning and execution windows
Lead multiple teams in collating strategies and plans for releases
Qualifications:
Ability to be on call 24/7
Ability to multi-task and adapt to changes quickly in a fast paced environment
Self-motivated with the ability to work in a fast moving environment
Must be a team player with strong attention to detail, with the ability to work independently
Proven track record at delivering timely and accurate information in a fast-paced environment
Excellent critical thinking, problem solving and mathematical skills, using sound judgment
Financial Services and, if possible, mortgage industry experience preferred
Strong business acumen and ability to interface with executive management
We are an equal opportunity employer and make hiring decisions based on merit. Recruitment, hiring, training, and job assignments are made without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, or any other protected classification. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
Requirements:
Overview: Responsible for the execution of business specific processes using software development lifecycle and/ project management life cycle, develop and analyze reports and day to a day administrative activities as needed.
Responsibilities: - Gather business requirements, and interpret them into practical technical solutions - Interact and coordinate with system developers and business subject matter experts on application changes, development, and deployment - Create and maintain system and user documentation - Coordinate and conduct testing - Coordinate and deliver training - Provide regular verbal and written reports to management and business community - Create and maintain project plans - Design and generate reports - Other ad-hoc assignments as assigned - Perform other related duties as required and assigned - Demonstrate behaviors which are aligned with the organization`s desired culture and values
Qualifications: - Excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills a must - Excellent organizational skills a must - Experience in Loan Servicing and/or Loan Origination a plus - Data analysis experience a plus - Knowledge in Crystal Reports (or equivalent) a plus - SQL Server/.NET experience a plus - XML/EDI experience a plus - AWS and API knowledge a plus - Must be highly proficient in Excel and Word - Must be a team player with strong attention to detail, with the ability to work independently - Proven track record at delivering timely and accurate information in a fast-paced environment - Excellent critical thinking, problem solving and mathematical skills, using sound judgment - Financial Services and, if possible, mortgage industry experience preferred - Strong business acumen and ability to interface with executive management
Benefits: We put our Ambassadors first. When it comes down to it, we know we can`t fulfill our Promise to our business customers without your commitment. You represent our organization while on assignment. In return, we do our best to show our commitment to you. Our Ambassador Benefits package includes: Medical, dental and vision coverage. It also includes 401k, sick time, holiday and much more. We are an equal opportunity employer