Release and Deployment Management Lead

R3 is seeking an experienced Release and Deployment Management Lead to oversee software release and deployment activities within a dedicated enterprise environment. This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing complex releases across workstation and server environments, ensuring stability, reliability, and alignment with operational and business objectives.

The Release and Deployment Management Lead will serve as the technical and operational lead for release orchestration, process improvement, and deployment execution. This position requires deep technical expertise, strong leadership, and hands-on experience managing large-scale software environments and updates.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, orchestration, and execution of software releases and updates for a dedicated environment
• Manage releases across large-scale environments, including a minimum of 4,000 workstations and 1,000 servers
• Apply AGILE and ITIL principles to improve and standardize release and deployment processes
• Support continuous process improvement by identifying, proposing, and implementing enhancements to release workflows
• Develop and maintain deployment automation using scripting and programming constructs such as PowerShell or Visual Basic
• Oversee the preparation, distribution, and maintenance of deployment communications templates
• Manage and update web or SharePoint portals with relevant release and deployment information
• Maintain operational awareness of release dependencies, risks, and change control requirements
• Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and security teams to ensure successful and timely releases
• Provide guidance and mentorship to engineers and administrators supporting release and deployment activities
• Ensure all release activities are thoroughly documented and aligned with governance and compliance standards

  Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 10–15 years of progressive technical experience in enterprise IT environments
• Demonstrated experience leading or managing technical teams
• Hands-on experience supporting large-scale software environments and executing complex releases
• Strong expertise in release and deployment management practices, AGILE methodologies, and ITIL frameworks
• Proficiency in MS SCCM for deployment orchestration
• Familiarity with scripting or programming for automation and deployment customization
• U.S. Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications

• Active or previous DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance
• DOE L or Q clearance
• Experience operating within highly regulated or compliance-driven environments
• Experience working within a managed services delivery model

Certifications Desired

• ITIL Foundation or higher
• Agile or Scrum certifications
• Microsoft Endpoint Manager/SCCM certifications
• Relevant cloud, security, or systems engineering certifications

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Deep expertise in release management and deployment processes
• Ability to manage complex, large-scale environments with multiple dependencies
• Structured and disciplined approach to planning, communication, and execution
• Strong problem-solving and escalation management skills
• Effective communication skills for technical and operational stakeholders
• Proactive focus on process improvement, stability, and operational excellence 

Why join our winning team?

• Competitive wages to reflect your experience and skills.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans to keep you and your family healthy.
• 401(k) with company match to help you plan for the future.
• Flexible time off policies to ensure you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• We are committed to creating a positive impact on society and contributing to a better world--we're involved in our community and encourage our employees to do the same.
• We are reshaping the industry and the way it thinks about technology and service.
• We strive to be better and encourage our employees to do the same by offering training incentives and bonuses to help you and your career grow.
• The opportunity to be a part of an amazing team.