Position Summary

Effectual

Release Manager

are key members of the Public Sector Program Management team, responsible for delivering mission-alignedsolutions with a strong focus on technical excellence, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder satisfaction.Theyoversee end-to-end release planning, execution, governance, and deployment activities across complex environments.Ensures that releases are delivered on scheduleandwithin defined quality standards. The Release Manager drives structured release management processes and alignment between project teams, stakeholders, and leadership to support mission-critical enterprise systems.As representatives of the Effectual brand, they are expected to stay current with applicable publicsector standards, policies, and best practices to consistently deliver high-quality, well-architected solutions that address the diverse needs of government and public sector organizations.

A Glimpse into the Daily Routine of

an
Effectual
Release Manager

Collaborate and

coordinat

with stakeholders to align release scope, schedules, and deployment requirements while assessing readiness, dependencies, and risks across interconnected systems.

ork closely with development, testing, security, and operations teams to support deployment cycles, oversee configuration and environment changes, and

maintain

complianc

. Be available during core customer hours, support in-person collaboration which is essential to ensure effective communication and teamwork.

Partnering with the Project Manager to align project goals, priorities, and resource allocation.

anag

DevSecOps

alignment, ensuring proper documentation and traceability for changes, and reporting status, risks, and outcomes to leadership and project management teams

Your

expertise

will be critical in driving both application development and successful cloud migration initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Lead release management lifecycle including planning, scheduling, tracking, deployment, and governance

Own release calendars and ensure alignment across development, testing, security, operations, and business functions

Conduct readiness reviews, risk assessments, quality checks, and
release
authorization gates

Manage enterprise configuration, version control, and deployment documentation
in accordance with
federal compliance standards

Oversee automated and manual deployment processes and ensure adherence to
DevSecOps
, CI/CD, and change management policies

Facilitate communication and issue escalation between project managers, PMO, engineers, enterprise architects, and end users

Support audit readiness with traceable configuration artifacts, deployment logs, testing records, and approvals

Track release KPIs and develop continuous improvement strategies to increase reliability, velocity, and stability

Assist
in the development of project documentation, including requirements documentation, functional specifications, process flows, and user guides

Foster strong relationships with stakeholders, actively engaging and communicating to ensure alignment and successful delivery of application
development
projects

Qualifications

Minimum Education:
 Bachelor’s degree in relatedfieldAND

Minimum Experience:

10years of experience, includingcloud professional and/or project management certification
OR

Substitution/Alternative to Minimum Education and Experience:
Must have at least10years of on-the-job experience

Available during customer working hours, as needed—both for scheduled and impromptu support

Be able to work remotely but, be able to go on-site as requested and/or occasionally on-site in Washington DC

Must be a US Citizen

10+ years of release management, configuration management, DevOps, or related experience within government contracting or public-sector IT programs

Demonstrated experience supporting large-scale enterprise systems and modernization programs

Ability to build structured deployment processes,
maintain
technical oversight, mitigate risks, and ensure regulatory compliance

Must have certifications including ITIL Foundation and at least one of the following: PMP, ScrumMaster,
SAFe
Agilist, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent

Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks and solid understanding of ITIL, change management, SDLC, and QA best practices

Experience with Agile tools such as Jira, Confluence, and other project tracking systems

Familiarity with technical environments, including cloud migration projects (AWS preferred) and enterprise-level software stacks

Youare able towork with distributed teams and handle multiple workstreams simultaneously

Quick-learner andoperatingwith minimum supervision in a changing environment

Experienced in drafting comprehensive documents usingMicrosoft Office suite

Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate and engage stakeholders

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to translate requirements into technical specifications

Hardworking and self-motivated, with the ability to work in team and individual settings

Detail-oriented and able to stand behind the quality of the work

Able to properly understand and communicate level of effort, define due dates, and meet deadlines

Ability to work Eastern Standard Time Zone schedule

Nice-to-Have Skills and Experience

Active Clearance or Public Trust (DOJ Preferred)

Professional certifications such as PMI-ACP orSAFeAgilist preferred

Ability to influence process maturity, standardization, and automation initiatives across distributed technical teams

AWS Certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, AWS Certified Solutions Architect)

Exposure to agile delivery frameworks within large PMOs, federal agencies, or complex multi-vendor programs

Experience
in leading Agile transformation initiatives within large, complex organizations

Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, andDevSecOpspractices
Stay updated with emerging AWS cloud technologies, public sector regulations, industry trends, and best practices related to application migrations

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The work isgenerally performedin an office environment.Physical demands include sitting, keyboarding, verbal communication, writtencommunication.Employeesare occasionally required tostand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may beamendedanytimeat the sole discretion of the Employer. Duties and responsibilities are subject topossible modificationtoreasonably accommodateindividuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents willpossessthe skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship. Effectual Inc.is an EEO employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected classification in its hiring,promoting, or any other job-related opportunity.

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