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Overview The Release/Delivery Manager will serve as a key liaison among program leadership, product owners, development teams, and Veteran Affairs stakeholders to ensure high-quality, timely, and seamless releases. This position is primarily remote with occasional travel to the DC/VA/MD area for program meetings or conferences. Position Responsibilities Develop and manage the overall release and delivery schedule for E&E 2.0 software, system, and process updates. Coordinate release planning with product owners, business analysts, developers, testers, and VA stakeholders to ensure readiness and alignment with program priorities. Oversee release activities, including requirements validation, configuration management, testing, security authorization, and deployment. Ensure all releases meet VA’s compliance, security, and change management requirements. Facilitate release readiness reviews, go/no-go meetings, and post-release retrospectives. Track, manage, and mitigate risks, dependencies, and issues related to release activities. Maintain release documentation, including release notes, implementation plans, rollback strategies, and communication materials. Collaborate with Agile teams and support scaled Agile release planning processes. Monitor and report on release performance metrics and delivery timelines to program leadership. Serve as a point of escalation for release-related issues and ensure timely resolution. Support continuous improvement of delivery processes, tools, and governance. Assist with the development and delivery of reports and program artifacts as needed. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Demonstrated experience and ability to manage complex release schedules across multiple teams and systems. Strong knowledge of configuration management, testing, and change management processes in federal IT environments. Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills, both written and verbal. Must be able to effectively communicate in person, over video conferencing, and by phone. Proficiency in release and project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow, MS Project). Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automation tools, and cloud-based delivery environments. Familiarity with VA eligibility/enrollment systems and platforms, preferred. Experience with Agile/SAFe delivery frameworks and DevSecOps practices. Familiarity with 508 Compliance (desired). The ability to operate in a high stress environment. Must be able to obtain government public trust. Occasional travel may be required to government sites or for stakeholder meetings. Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, engineering, or related field – (8 years’ experience and/or a relevant certification may be considered in lieu of degree) 3 years of experience in release management, delivery management, or software development coordination within large-scale IT programs. Experience supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or other large federal health/benefits programs, preferred. SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE), ITIL, or related certification, a plus. Why Join Sierra7? Sierra7 is a Small Disabled Veteran Owned Business. We were founded in 2009 with the mission of “serving those who serve". We are a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and CMMI-SVC Level 3-appraised member of the government technology and services industry. We are a proud recipient of the 2024 Gold HIRE Vets Medallion Award from the US Department of Labor, which recognizes employers who successfully recruit, hire, and retain Veterans. Benefits Medical/Dental/Vision FSA (Flexible Spending Account) HSA (Health Savings Account) Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Voluntary Short- and Long-Term Disability Additional Supplemental Medical Benefits Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Plan, Pet Insurance, Accident 401K Legal Assistance Financial Wellness Paid Time Off (PTO) Federal Holidays Education Reimbursement LinkedIn Learning Employee Referral Program Summary This posting is for prospective candidates only. Unsolicited third-party resume submissions will be considered property of Sierra7, Inc. and will not be acknowledged or returned. We will never send communications through any other domain, including @sierra7careers.com, @gmail.com or @yahoo.com. ALL communications will come from a @sierra7.com domain. We will never request payment from you, nor will we send payment to you, prior to your start date. If you have been asked to send or receive any payment, or if you have any doubt about whether you have been contacted by a Sierra7 employee, please contact us at Talent.Acquisition@sierra7.com Disclaimer As required by local law, Sierra7 provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Washington, and the District of Columbia. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Sierra7 varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set and level of experience. The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Washington, and the District of Columbia is: $110,000 - $166,000 USD The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Sierra7 will not provide sponsorship for employment-based immigration benefits for this position. To be considered for this position all candidates must be a US Citizen. This position is not a C2C opportunity. Sierra7 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans Disabled #J-18808-Ljbffr Sierra7, Inc.

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