Release Manager

Title : Release Manager Pay Rate : $55-64.28 an hr w2 Location : Quincy, MA onsite Type : Contract Our client is developing a strategic plan to streamline and combine its current eligibility and enrollment processes through their initiative. Our client is seeking a highly motivated Release Manager to manage and coordinate release efforts in support of the ongoing system development efforts and release activities. The successful candidate will manage the current ongoing legacy development efforts through development, Integration testing, User Acceptance Testing, and Production deployment. Coordinating these release efforts will enable the successful migration of the legacy mainframe system as a key strategic step toward the future One Health initiative. Responsibilities : Collaborate with the Functional Manager to understand monthly release schedule and various development life cycles (monthly release cycle, expedited resolution, emergency fixes). Collaborate with the Functional Manager to understand deliverables to support each development life cycle. Release scoping and coordinate priority changes and adjust release scoping. Responsibilities ( Cont.) Collaborate with the Functional Manager technical staff to identify cross-system / cross-team release dependencies. Collaborate with the Functional Manager to coordinate priority changes and adjust release scoping. Collaborate with external teams to coordinate environment and functional readiness for release testing. Collaborate with the technical team members to ensure deliverables are completed on time. Collaborating with the unified quality assurance team lead, ensuring release deliverables are completed on time. Monitor and manage the uploading of deliverable documents to the appropriate network repositories. Collaborate with the technical team and unified quality assurance team to ensure Production deployment requirements are clearly documented and communicated to all responsible Stakeholders. Monitor results against established timelines, deliverables, tasks, dependencies, and associated technical specifications. Develop proactive adjustments when established timelines are at risk. Communicate early and often to ensure and Leadership are aware of any risk to established timelines. Create and distribute weekly executive release reporting. Preferred Qualifications : Knowledge of and experience with health care eligibility systems. Knowledge of MA HIX or other State Health Exchange. Ability to work with multiple vendors. Proficiency in Microsoft 365, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Visio [EB1] . Strong organizational skills, problem-solving aptitude, and attention to detail. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Prepare required deliverables in accordance with established procedures. Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain accurate records and status reporting. Ability to understand and apply the policies, procedures, specifications, standards, and guidelines governing assigned unit activities. [EB2] Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple projects as well as strong follow-through skills. Must be able to work collaboratively, collegially, and cooperatively with others in an environment where deliverables are potentially dependent on the output of others. Education and Certifications : Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field. Minimum of (5) five years of extensive experience with project management as the release manager of a large-scale application. If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you! About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of : Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells ManpowerGroup® (NYSE : MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.