MES Release Manager - Remote

Clearance Level None Category Software Engineering Location Remote, Working from the USA Key Skills For Success Application Release Management ITIL Release Management Risk Management and Mitigation Software Release Management System Deployment REQ#: RQ225163 Public Trust: Other Requisition Type: Pipeline Your Impact Own your opportunity to work alongside federal civilian agencies. Make an impact by providing services that help the government ensure the well being and support of U.S. citizens. Job Description Transform technology into opportunity as a Release Manager at GDIT. Shape what’s next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what’s next for your engineering career. MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT As a Release Manager, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of government. You will play a crucial role in improving, operating and managing IT Systems. Develop and maintain a release schedules to track scheduled deployments, maintenance windows, dependencies, and risks Obtain customer approvals before any functionality is released to environments Align release management processes with ITIL 4 best practices focusing on efficiency, automation, and service value delivery Participate in ECCB and ECAB to coordinate release activities with the customer and Modules to ensure interoperability between systems Establish a structured release process that aligns with governance policies Maintain a Release Listing Document that tracks all planned, in progress, and completed releases Coordinate with development, QA, operations and business teams Define release scope, objectives, and timelines Oversee the release deployment process, ensuring all pre-release steps are complete (i.e., testing production validation) Develop and enforce rollback plans and contingency strategies in case of release failures Ensure smooth transitions between development, testing, and production environments Act as a liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders Act as the primary point of contact for all release related activity Develop reports providing visibility into timelines, status, and quality of releases WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED Bring your engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Release Manager must have: Five (5) years of work experience managing new product releases or related experience Two (2) years of work with Change Management, Incidents, and CAB processes and procedures Working knowledge of deployment strategies and executing release windows and cycles Working knowledge of IT best practices, policies and regulations, software development lifecycle, and ITIL Release Management Methodology Working knowledge of Risk Management and Mitigation Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer information systems, or related field Preferred: Prior experience as a release manager on MES/MMIS systems. Additional Information: Location: Remote. 20-30% travel anticipated. Security: A background check will be required. Timeline: This is a contingent job posting. Work is not expected to begin until August 2027 or later. GDIT IS YOUR PLACE At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do. Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY Explore a career in software development at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your dedication to advancing innovation. Work Requirements Years of Experience 5 + years of related experience may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree Certification Travel Required None Salary and Benefit Information The likely salary range for this position is $128,039 - $173,229. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range. Our Identity Verification Process As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes. About Our Work We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc. Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans