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Release Manager

Genesis10
life insurance, 401(k)
United States, New Jersey, Jersey City
May 29, 2025
Genesis10 is currently seeking a Release Manager with our client in the financial industry located in Jersey City, NJ. This is a 12+ month contract position. Responsibilities: Manage the impact of technology changes on various aspects of the business, including processes, systems, and organizational structures Ensure a smooth transition during and after technology implementations, minimize disruption, and maximize benefits for the organization Play a key role in ensuring compliance with regulations and managing risk associated with change initiatives Develop and deliver effective and consistent communication plans to keep employees informed and engaged throughout the change process Identify and address potential resistance to change, provide support and guidance to help employees overcome challenges Provide ongoing support to users during and after the change, address questions and issues to ensure successful adoption Document change processes, gather data on adoption, and prepare reports on progress and outcomes Run a weekly release call, attended by Dev, QA and Delivery Management to gather all pertinent information to create a CRQ Review EPICs (resides within JIRA and contains the Design Details, Acceptance Criteria and Release Notes for a body of work) to ensure it represents a logical summation of the work being released Work with Dev to fix/edit fails Obtain Dev Lead approval known as OTA for all components prior to release After release, responsible for closing CRQs/JIRAs and Release Containers as well as upload supporting docs for audit Follow up on any post release issues, this includes creation and tracking of PIRs (Post Implementation Review) and PKEs (Problem Known Error) Off Cycle Release - unscheduled releases that follow the above steps Attend bi-weekly MRT office hours to stay abreast of latest changes to the release process Be available to process Latent and/or Emergency releases Collaborate; build relationships across workgroups to deliver consistent quality results Support project teams to manage the implementation of changes, ensure they stay on track and meet deadlines Identify upstream and downstream impacts associated with project related changes and/or decisions Requirements: Business acumen Understanding of the financial services industry and the impact of technology on business operations Strong written and oral communication skills, presentation to senior leaders Highly organized with strong project/time management skills Ability to balance priorities and to work independently with minimal supervision Ability to think critically and offer solutions when roadblocks arise Familiarity with release management methodologies, such as Agile, Horizon (JIRA) or similar frameworks Ability to build relationships, coach, and mentor others is crucial for supporting employees through change Understanding of various technologies used in financial services, such as cloud computing, data analytics, and application development Pay Range: $57.70-$65.70 Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position. If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply! About Genesis10: Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals. For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10: * Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years. * The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years. * Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.) * Behavioral Health Platform * Medical, Dental, Vision * Health Savings Account * Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident) * Voluntary Term Life Insurance * 401K * Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities) * Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF and Illinois) For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website. Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.