Program Manager / Release Manager Job at Cortex consultants LLC, Hillsborough, CA

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  • Cortex consultants LLC
  • Hillsborough, CA

Job Description

Job Title: Program Manager / Release Manager

Location: Hillsboro, OR | San Francisco, CA | Sacramento, CA

Experience Level: 15+ Years

Employment Type: Contract

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly experienced Program Manager / Release Manager to lead complex enterprise-level initiatives for our client. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in managing technology programs, release cycles, stakeholder alignment, and delivery excellence across cross-functional teams. This role requires strategic vision, hands-on leadership, and the ability to manage multiple high-impact programs within a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage end-to-end program and release planning, execution, and delivery.
  • Define program scope, goals, and deliverables aligned with business objectives and technical feasibility.
  • Develop detailed project plans, schedules, resource allocation, and governance structures.
  • Coordinate release management activities across multiple teams, ensuring alignment with business priorities.
  • Drive consistent communication among stakeholders including product owners, development teams, QA, and operations.
  • Establish and manage program-level risks, dependencies, and change control processes.
  • Conduct regular program and release reviews, providing status reports to leadership and key stakeholders.
  • Ensure adherence to Agile or hybrid delivery methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe).
  • Partner with technical and business teams to ensure seamless integration, deployment, and transition to production.
  • Continuously drive process improvements to enhance program efficiency, quality, and delivery cadence.

Required Skills & Experience:

  • 15+ years of overall experience in IT, with at least 8+ years in Program / Release Management roles.
  • Proven experience managing complex, multi-workstream programs across diverse technology landscapes.
  • Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile, DevOps, and release management best practices.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills at all organizational levels.
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver strategic initiatives within time, scope, and budget constraints.
  • Experience working in banking, financial services, or fintech environments is highly preferred.
  • Familiarity with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Azure DevOps, and MS Project.
  • PMP, SAFe, or Agile certification is a plus.

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