Technical Release Manager

Summary

Join Veeva Systems, a leading life sciences industry cloud company, as a Technical Release Manager for Veeva Vault Safety. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan, execute, and deliver software releases. This role requires strong technical skills, project management expertise, and excellent communication abilities. As a Work Anywhere company, Veeva offers flexibility to work from home or in the office. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, people management skills, and experience with SaaS product releases. Veeva offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Requirements

• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Possess 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
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies, including Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall
• Show proficiency with version control systems, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) tools, and release automation (e.g., Git, Kibana, Jenkins)
• Possess excellent project management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and adapt to changing requirements
• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical teams
• Possess an 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Have experience with release management tools and platforms
• Have experience working cross functionally with geographically dispersed teams
• Have experience working in Health sciences and Life care industry
• Have experience with AWS or other cloud platforms, shell or other scripting language
• Have experience in a product based environment

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
• PTO and company-paid holidays
• Retirement programs
• 1% charitable giving program
• Base pay: $80,000 - $150,000 CAD
• Variable bonus and/or stock bonus