Release Implementation Manager

Akkodis is seeking a Release Implementation Manager for a Contract with a client in Philadelphia, PA(Remote). The ideal candidate must have specialized in automated release management, bringing the expertise required to lead production implementations across diverse IT environments.

Rate Range: $49/hour to $51/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

 

Release Implementation Manager job responsibilities include:

• Define and drive end‑to‑end production implementation strategies for new capabilities, enhancements, and continuous improvement releases across software and hardware platforms.

• Develop detailed deployment and back‑out plans, outlining activities, timelines, resource needs, and execution sequence to ensure smooth and low‑risk releases.

• Coordinate closely with Program Managers, Technical Leads, Environment Engineering, and Change Management teams to secure approvals, plan CI/CD enablement, and minimize production disruption.

• Lead and facilitate implementation review calls, execution calls, and real‑time issue triage by collaborating with Operations Command Center and escalation channels.

• Provide timely release status updates and partner with Release Readiness teams to ensure business checkout, communications, and post‑implementation assessments are completed.

• Maintain and manage release implementation activities within Agile SAFe tools (preferably JIRA) to support visibility, tracking, and continuous process improvement.

 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

• 8–10 years of Release Management or Production Implementation experience across diverse, complex IT environments.

• Strong ability to collaborate and influence across a highly matrixed organization while managing cross‑functional stakeholders.

• Demonstrated expertise in leading large, integrated programs with strong communication, problem‑solving, and change‑management skills.

 

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at Ritesh.Kumar@akkodisgroup.com.

Pay Details: $49.00 to $51.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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