Akraya, Inc.
IT Release & Major Incident Manager : 25-06381
Akraya, Inc., Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
IT Release & Major Incident Manager : 25-06381
Dallas, TX 75207 US Job Description Primary Skills:
Release Management (Expert), Incident Management (Expert), Stakeholder Communication (Advanced), ITIL (Intermediate), Jira-Confluence (Advanced) Contract Type:
W2 Only |
Duration:
12+ Months |
Location:
Dallas, TX |
Pay Range:
$45-$50 per hour on W2 Job Summary
As the IT Release & Major Incident Manager, you will be at the forefront of ensuring seamless IT releases and effective major incident management, minimizing disruption to business operations. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders to ensure alignment, communication, and continuous improvement throughout the release and incident management processes. This role requires availability for after-hours and weekend support for major incident resolution. Key Responsibilities
Coordinate and execute IT release planning and execution, ensuring stakeholder sign-off and readiness for release testing cycles. Monitor deployment progress, escalating critical issues and publishing release dashboards and metrics. Manage stakeholder engagement and communication across various levels, ensuring alignment and regular updates on release performance and issue resolution. Lead major incident management efforts, including initiation of incident bridges and effective communication with stakeholders. Drive continuous improvement in release and incident management processes, adhering to ITIL Change Management practices. Must-Have Skills
Proven experience in both Release Management and Major Incident Management. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Proficiency in tools such as Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow, and PagerDuty. Industry Experience
IT background with a solid understanding of ITSM platforms and ITIL Change Management practices is essential for this role. ITIL certification is a significant plus. This position offers an exciting opportunity to play a critical role in maintaining our client's operational excellence and customer satisfaction through expert release and incident management. About Akraya
Akraya is an award-winning IT staffing firm consistently recognized for our commitment to excellence and a thriving work environment. Most recently, we were recognized by Inc.'s Best Workplaces 2024 and Silicon Valley's Best Places to Work by the San Francisco Business Journal (2024) and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work (2023 & 2022). Industry Leaders in IT Staffing As staffing solutions providers for Fortune 100 companies, Akraya's industry recognitions solidify our leadership position in the IT staffing space. We connect you with a workplace that inspires. Apply & Contact
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Dallas, TX 75207 US Job Description Primary Skills:
Release Management (Expert), Incident Management (Expert), Stakeholder Communication (Advanced), ITIL (Intermediate), Jira-Confluence (Advanced) Contract Type:
W2 Only |
Duration:
12+ Months |
Location:
Dallas, TX |
Pay Range:
$45-$50 per hour on W2 Job Summary
As the IT Release & Major Incident Manager, you will be at the forefront of ensuring seamless IT releases and effective major incident management, minimizing disruption to business operations. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders to ensure alignment, communication, and continuous improvement throughout the release and incident management processes. This role requires availability for after-hours and weekend support for major incident resolution. Key Responsibilities
Coordinate and execute IT release planning and execution, ensuring stakeholder sign-off and readiness for release testing cycles. Monitor deployment progress, escalating critical issues and publishing release dashboards and metrics. Manage stakeholder engagement and communication across various levels, ensuring alignment and regular updates on release performance and issue resolution. Lead major incident management efforts, including initiation of incident bridges and effective communication with stakeholders. Drive continuous improvement in release and incident management processes, adhering to ITIL Change Management practices. Must-Have Skills
Proven experience in both Release Management and Major Incident Management. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Proficiency in tools such as Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow, and PagerDuty. Industry Experience
IT background with a solid understanding of ITSM platforms and ITIL Change Management practices is essential for this role. ITIL certification is a significant plus. This position offers an exciting opportunity to play a critical role in maintaining our client's operational excellence and customer satisfaction through expert release and incident management. About Akraya
Akraya is an award-winning IT staffing firm consistently recognized for our commitment to excellence and a thriving work environment. Most recently, we were recognized by Inc.'s Best Workplaces 2024 and Silicon Valley's Best Places to Work by the San Francisco Business Journal (2024) and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work (2023 & 2022). Industry Leaders in IT Staffing As staffing solutions providers for Fortune 100 companies, Akraya's industry recognitions solidify our leadership position in the IT staffing space. We connect you with a workplace that inspires. Apply & Contact
Apply Online | Continue with LinkedIn | Continue with Facebook | Continue with X Send an email reminder to: Email Address Share This Job
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Explore the vibrant Dallas-Fort Worth job market with a mix of southern charm and big-city opportunities. From landmarks like the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden to Tex-Mex cuisine and cultural venues, Dallas offers a dynamic career scene with diverse opportunities.
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