Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager - Release Management to lead the planning, coordination, and execution of software releases across multiple teams. This role requires strong technical expertise, leadership, and communication skills to ensure timely, high-quality releases that meet business requirements.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute software release management plans, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical requirements.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Development, QA, DevOps, and Product Management, to plan, coordinate, and execute releases.

Define and track key release metrics, such as release frequency, lead time, and deployment success rates.

Identify and mitigate risks that could impact release quality, scope, or timeline.

Develop and maintain release management processes, procedures, and documentation.

Ensure compliance with organizational policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.

Communicate release plans, status, and progress to stakeholders, including technical teams, product management, and executive leadership.

Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging teams to adopt best practices and innovative solutions.

Education & Experience Recommended

Four-year or Graduate Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Management, or a related discipline.

Typically has 10+ years of work experience in software release management, technical program management, or a related field.

Preferred Certifications

Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

Certified Release Manager (CRM)

ITIL Foundation Certification

Knowledge & Skills

Software release management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall)

Release planning and coordination

Risk management and mitigation

Communication and stakeholder management

Process improvement and documentation

Agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, ADO)

Version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN)

Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines

Cross-Org Skills

Effective Communication

Results Orientation

Learning Agility

Digital Fluency

Customer Centricity

Impact & Scope

Impacts multiple teams and stakeholders across the organization.

Leads and provides expertise to functional teams and participates in cross-functional initiatives.

Complexity

Works on complex problems that require in-depth evaluation of multiple factors.

Develops and implements creative solutions to complex release management challenges.

Disclaimer
This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.

The base pay range for this role is $146,650.00 to $225,850.00 annually with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity (applies to US candidates only).  Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits:

HP offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including:

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long term/short term disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Generous time off policies, including; 

4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure

11 paid holidays

Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave (US benefits overview)

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.