Sr Release Manager

job summary:
The Senior Release Manager will be a key leader in driving the transformation of release management practices from legacy, fragmented processes to a modern, automated, and scalable operating model. This role will lead the design, implementation, and adoption of enterprise-wide release capabilities across International Technology and Global Payments Solutions Technology.

This leader will bring a forward-looking mindset, combining deep domain expertise in global payments with proven experience modernizing complex technology environments. The role requires strong influence, strategic execution, and the ability to align diverse teams to a standardized, efficient, and risk-aware release framework.

location: Charlotte, North Carolina
job type: Contract
salary: $51.09 - 61.09 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

• Transformation Modernization
• Lead the evolution of release management from traditional/manual processes to a modern, automated, and data-driven model
• Define and execute a roadmap to standardize release practices across legacy and modern technology stacks
• Drive adoption of automation capabilities to accelerate delivery while reducing risk
• Enterprise Process Design Implementation
• Design, document, and implement scalable, LOB-wide release management processes aligned to the target state operating model
• Establish clear standards for release planning, readiness, deployment, and post-release validation
• Ensure processes are sustainable, measurable, and consistently applied across all technology verticals
• Domain Leadership - Global Payments
• Apply deep expertise in international payments and global payment platforms to manage complex dependencies, integrations, and release risk
• Ensure seamless coordination across cross-border systems and critical payment flow

qualifications:
Governance Execution Excellence

Establish and enforce release governance, including milestone tracking, controls, and risk management

Drive disciplined execution across large-scale, multi-application releases

Implement metrics and reporting to provide transparency and continuous improvement insight

Automation Optimization

Identify and implement opportunities to automate release workflows and eliminate manual inefficiencies

Partner with engineering teams to integrate release processes into CI/CD pipelines and tooling ecosystem

Communication Change Leadership

Serve as a transformation leader, driving adoption through clear, structured communication at all levels of the organization

Translate complex technical and process changes into actionable insights for executives and delivery teams

Champion a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement

Enablement Adoption

Develop high-quality playbooks, documentation, and training materials to support enterprise-wide adoption

Mentor release managers and delivery teams to elevate overall release management maturity

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected].


Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.