Job Description
Position Overview
We are looking for an experienced Salesforce Release Manager to join our dynamic team in supporting Salesforce projects within a federal government environment. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in release management, work well with Scrum teams, and excel in scheduling and coordinating releases. This role plays a critical part in ensuring that Salesforce releases are deployed smoothly, on time, and in compliance with government regulations.
Key Responsibilities
Release Management: Lead and manage the full release lifecycle, including scheduling, coordinating, and overseeing releases within the Salesforce platform.
Team Collaboration: Partner closely with Scrum teams to ensure alignment and the successful execution of release activities.
Compliance: Leverage knowledge of federal government regulations and standards to ensure all release activities meet required compliance criteria.
Change Management: Oversee change management processes, including managing changesets, to ensure seamless deployments.
Integration Management: Coordinate with cross-functional teams to manage Salesforce integrations and dependencies with other systems.
Documentation: Maintain detailed release documentation, such as deployment plans, run books, and release notes.
Communication: Keep all stakeholders informed with clear communication about release schedules, activities, and statuses.
Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance release management efficiency and effectiveness.
Required Skills and Experience
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Experience: At least 5 years of experience in release management, particularly within Salesforce implementations.
Government Experience: Proven success managing releases in a federal government environment.
Certifications: Salesforce certifications, such as Salesforce Certified Administrator or Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder, are highly desirable.
Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in Salesforce administration, DevOps, and release management tools such as Copado or similar platforms.
Soft Skills: Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities.
Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance as required.
Remote Work Capability: Comfortable working remotely within cross-functional teams, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
Software Proficiency: Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, and PowerPoint.
Preferred Skills and Experience
Advanced Certifications: Additional Salesforce certifications like Salesforce Certified Advanced Administrator or Salesforce Certified Platform Developer are a plus.
Project Management: Experience with Agile methodologies and project management tools.
Integration Tools: Familiarity with tools like Jenkins CI, Selenium, and other integration tools.
Security Clearance: Existing Secret clearance or higher is a plus.
Clearance Requirements
U.S. Citizenship is required, along with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
Work Location
Remote: The position is based remotely, with occasional visits to the office or client site as needed for specific project requirements.
Compensation
Salary range for this position is between $100,000 and $132,000. Actual salary will be based on experience, location, and other factors.
Benefits Overview
We are committed to providing our employees with competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. We offer flexibility in work arrangements and provide opportunities for growth, including potential tuition assistance for relevant education and certifications. Additional details about our benefits can be found on our careers page.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 100,000.00 132,000.00 Per Year
Job Tags
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