Software Release Manager Retail Engineering

Summary

Posted: Mar 7, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number:200591744

We are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic candidate that has a zeal for delivering seamless software experiences and thrives in a fast-paced and ever-evolving environment. If you are excited about orchestrating releases that can have a direct impact on customer experience and business growth, we want you to join our versatile and diverse team!

Description

As part of the Release management team which is at the core of all software development and operations, you will manage various types of software releases activities end to end. Some key responsibilities include: Manage software deployments and infrastructural updates in all lower to higher environments Initiate, track and maintain high level and detailed release cutover plans Collaborate with various teams for release planning and execution, to ensure smooth, efficient and successful releases, product launches and promotional campaigns Interface across multiple disciplines with Engineering, Testing, Support, DevOps, PMO, Business teams and other partners as needed Identify areas of improvement and drive initiatives to optimize release processes and reduce overall cycle times Release related communication and status reporting We’re looking for a hardworking and hard-working person to join this amazing team, if you feel this is you, we’d love to hear from you.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Release Management or Release operations or a similar role
• Experience with Release planning, Scheduling, Cutover planning and coordination by collaborating across multiple teams
• Strong understanding of Software version control, Environment Management, Change Management, Software Development life cycle, Continuous Integration and Delivery concepts

Preferred Qualifications

• Aptitude for gathering insightful release metrics and reporting
• Experience with preparing clear and structured documentation and effective presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple tracks and priorities with ease and efficiency
• Strong interpersonal skills to influence, resolve conflicts and gain alignment across teams
• Strong organizational and decision-making skills
• Expertise in identifying risks and devising mitigation plans
• Experience with managing transparent, comprehensive communication to all stakeholders and management
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills
• Meaningful l experience in solving triaging issues and leading root cause analysis for retrospectives

Pay & Benefits

• At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $143,100 and $264,200, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
  
  Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.
  
  Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.