Release Manager

Role 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. 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 schedule 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 Qualifications 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: Healthcare IT Systems, especially MES/Medicaid Systems Requirements Location: Remote. 20-40% travel may be required. Security: A background check will be required. Timeline: This is a contingent job posting. Work is not expected to begin until August of 2027 or later. Benefits 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 Paid leave: 15 days of paid leave per calendar year and an additional 10 paid holidays per year Paid Family Leave program: Up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees Short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance