Lead Release Manager
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeHybrid
location_on398, Wayne Street, The Vista, Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina, 29201, United States
About Us
AgFirst Farm Credit Bank provides financing, as well as technology and other value-added services, to association partners so they can lend to rural residents and agricultural operations of all sizes. We take pride in investing in our employees, our partners, and our community.
About the Role
The Lead Release Manager serves as the central point of contact for all release activities, overseeing the planning, coordination, and governance of software releases to ensure timely, secure, and compliant deployments. This role is critical for driving continuous improvement in release management practices and enforcing process adherence across the organization.
In this position, you will act as the primary liaison between development and operations teams, coordinating release timelines to ensure alignment across cross-functional groups. You will define and refine release management processes and standards, resolving conflicts and bottlenecks to maintain delivery predictability. A key part of your day involves mentoring application teams on release and change management policies, ensuring all required sign-offs are completed in accordance with change management procedures, and communicating release status, risks, and issues to stakeholders clearly and timely.
Hiring Process
Interested candidates should apply via our careers page. For more information about our culture and opportunities, visit AgFirst.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
Work location
Work model: Hybrid
398, Wayne Street, The Vista, Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina, 29201, United States
Columbia, South Carolina
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleDevelop and maintain release schedules and calendars in collaboration with development and operations teams
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Ci/cd, Azure Devops.
Education: Associate's degree in computer science or related field required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
Frequently asked questions about Lead Release Manager at AgFirst Farm Credit Bank
What does a Lead Release Manager at AgFirst Farm Credit Bank do?expand_more
A Lead Release Manager at AgFirst Farm Credit Bank is responsible for the following: Develop and maintain release schedules and calendars in collaboration with development and operations teams; Coordinate release timelines to ensure alignment across cross-functional teams; Schedule and manage deployments across all required environments; and Define and continuously improve release management processes and standards.
What are the requirements for this Lead Release Manager role?expand_more
To qualify for the Lead Release Manager at AgFirst Farm Credit Bank position, applicants should have: Associate's degree in computer science or related field required; Bachelor's preferred; 4-6 years of comparable work experience; Knowledge of software development lifecycle; Knowledge of release management processes; Experience with Agile, Scrum, and Kanban; and Knowledge of CI/CD and Azure DevOps practices.
Where is the Lead Release Manager role at AgFirst Farm Credit Bank located?expand_more
Lead Release Manager at AgFirst Farm Credit Bank is based in 398, Wayne Street, The Vista, Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina, 29201, United States. This is a hybrid role.