Technical Release Manager

Summary

Join Veeva Systems, a mission-driven organization and pioneer in industry cloud, helping life sciences companies bring therapies to patients faster. As a Work Anywhere company, we support your flexibility to work from home or in the office, so you can thrive in your ideal environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 8+ years of experience as a Release Manager or in a similar role, with a track record of successful software releases for a SaaS Product
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies, including Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall
• Proficiency with version control systems, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) tools, and release automation (e.g., Git, Kibana, Jenkins)
• Excellent project management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and adapt to changing requirements
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical teams
• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify areas for process improvement and optimization

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with software development, quality assurance, and operations teams to plan, schedule, and manage software releases
• Define and maintain release processes and methodologies, ensuring continuous improvement and best practices
• Coordinate release activities, including version control, feature branching, code merges, and deployment
• Communicate release plans, progress, and status to stakeholders, including technical and non-technical audiences
• Manage and mitigate risks related to the release process, including identifying potential bottlenecks and implementing strategies to address them
• Ensure that all necessary documentation, release notes, and communication materials are prepared and delivered alongside each release
• Monitor and measure the success of releases, gathering feedback and data to drive process improvements
• Oversee post-release activities, such as issue tracking, bug fixes, and customer support
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements to recommend and implement innovative release management practices

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
• Flexible PTO and company paid holidays
• Retirement programs
• 1% charitable giving program