Role Description

We are seeking a Release Manager to be responsible for the planning, execution, and oversight of a strategic program with the Department of Veterans Affairs covering over millions of veteran users. This role will involve working with cross-functional teams, managing resources, mitigating risks, and ensuring the successful delivery of programs aligned with business objectives. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, along with a proven track record of managing complex programs from inception to completion.

Responsibilities

• Define release scope with product owners and development teams
• Manage release timelines, milestones, and code freeze dates
• Ensure documentation requirements meet release criteria
• Coordinate testing to ensure release is ready for deployment
• Prepare rollback plans and validate the plan with the development team
• Initiate release build and verify build artifacts
• Communicate release status and report to stakeholders regarding deployment and stability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related scientific/technical discipline. An additional 8 years of relevant experience may be substituted for the required education.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience managing software, hardware, or system component releases.
• Significant experience with VA Enterprise Cloud (AWS GovCloud + Azure Gov) and ServiceNow ITSM are required
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple releases concurrently
• Proven track record coordinating across cross-functional teams including QA, Development, Packaging, and Hardware
• Attention to detail in documenting release schedules, dependencies, and risk assessments
• Strong communication skills for stakeholder coordination and status reporting
• Proactive in identifying and resolving scheduling conflicts or risks that may impact release delivery
• Ability to work under pressure and manage tight deadlines effectively
• Familiarity with release automation tools, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices
• Demonstrated ability to implement and refine release governance and standard operating procedures
• Experience with enterprise change management and version control systems

Preferred Qualifications

• ITIL Foundation or higher (Information Technology Infrastructure Library)
• Certified Release Manager (CRM)
• PMP (Project Management Professional)
• SAFe
• Release Train Engineer (RTE)
• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)

Working Conditions

Standard Business hours are Monday through Friday. Occasional extended or weekend hours may be required based on operational needs.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Health Saving Account (when enrolled in eligible plan) with Company contribution
• Company paid Life, Accidental Death, Short-term & Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Accident, Hospital Indemnity, & Critical Care Insurance
• Voluntary Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Accrued Paid Time Off & Company Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company match

Work Authorization

Sprezzatura participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

EEO Statement

Sprezzatura is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Applicants have the right to discuss, disclose, or inquire about compensation without retaliation. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.