MES Release Manager - Remote

September 14, 2026

Type of Requisition:

Pipeline

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

Other

Job Family:

Software Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Application Release Management, ITIL Release Management, Risk Management and Mitigation, Software Release Management, System Deployment

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

Transform technology into opportunity as a Release Manager at reputed company. 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 reputed company 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 reputed company. 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.

reputed company IS YOUR PLACE

At reputed company, 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 reputed company and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your dedication to advancing innovation.

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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

None

Telecommuting Options:

Remote

Work Location:

Any Location / Remote

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at reputed company:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits

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