Release Manager

Tyler Technologies is seeking a Release Manager to oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of software releases across our product suite. The Release Manager will work closely with development, quality assurance, DevOps, and client-facing teams to ensure smooth and efficient delivery of new features, enhancements, and bug fixes. This role is critical in managing risks, improving release processes, and ensuring high-quality deployments that meet business and client needs. Location Overland Park, Kansas Responsibilities Release Planning & Coordination Develop and maintain release schedules, ensuring alignment with product development roadmaps. Collaborate with development, QA, DevOps, and product management teams to define release scope and objectives. Identify and manage dependencies, risks, and issues affecting releases. Execution & Deployment Management Oversee software release lifecycle, including planning, building, testing, and deploying. Ensure timely and successful deployment of releases in collaboration with IT and cloud infrastructure teams. Work with DevOps to optimize CI/CD pipelines for efficient release delivery. Process Improvement & Governance Establish and enforce best practices for release management, ensuring compliance with security and quality standards. Continuously refine release processes to improve efficiency and reliability. Conduct post-release reviews and implement lessons learned to enhance future releases. Stakeholder Communication & Support Act as the primary point of contact for release-related communications. Provide stakeholders with clear release notes, timelines, and impact assessments. Coordinate user acceptance testing (UAT) and ensure customer readiness for new releases. Qualifications 5+ years of experience in release management, software development, or DevOps. Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies. Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps). Familiarity with cloud-based environments. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr