Release Analyst - Talent Groups : Job Details

Position: IT Release and Change Manager

Location: Hybrid (Taylor, TX) – 2 days onsite per week, local candidates only

Duration: 6 months contract to start (potential for extension)

Up to $65/hour

This position is only open to W2 candidates at this time.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced IT Release and Change Manager to oversee and coordinate infrastructure, software, and hardware changes across mission-critical systems. This role is pivotal for ensuring smooth deployments, maintaining system integrity, and delivering reliable IT operations through effective change management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate release planning meetings, ensuring clear communication of timelines and dependencies.
• Manage release schedules and infrastructure initiatives across multiple applications and environments.
• Plan and execute end-to-end release cycles, including tracking deliverables, obtaining test sign-offs, and managing deployments across non-production and production environments.
• Develop and maintain detailed release plans and coordinate pipeline reviews for upcoming changes.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in IT Release and Change Management roles.
• 5+ years of experience supporting system integration processes in enterprise environments.
• Proficiency in tools such as Jira, Confluence, and ServiceNow (experience in JIRA to SNOW migration is a plus).
• Strong SQL skills (joins, k-statements) and advanced Excel experience for analysis and reporting.
• Working knowledge of ITIL Best Practices (Change/Release/Incident/Problem Management).

Preferred Qualifications:

• ITIL V4 Certification.
• Experience working with cloud infrastructure environments.
• Proficiency in scripting tools (e.g., VB Scripting) or additional data analysis tools.