Transform technology into opportunity as a Release Manager at GDIT. Shape whats next for mission-critical government projects while shaping whats next for your engineering career.
MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT As a Release Manager, the work youll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of government. You will play a crucial role in improving, operating and managing IT Systems.
Develop and maintain a release schedules to track scheduled deployments, maintenance windows, dependencies, and risks
Obtain customer approvals before any functionality is released to environments
Align release management processes with ITIL 4 best practices focusing on efficiency, automation, and service value delivery
Participate in ECCB and ECAB to coordinate release activities with the customer and Modules to ensure interoperability between systems
Establish a structured release process that aligns with governance policies
Maintain a Release Listing Document that tracks all planned, in progress, and completed releases
Coordinate with development, QA, operations and business teams
Define release scope, objectives, and timelines
Oversee the release deployment process, ensuring all pre-release steps are complete (i.e., testing production validation)
Develop and enforce rollback plans and contingency strategies in case of release failures
Ensure smooth transitions between development, testing, and production environments
Act as a liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders
Act as the primary point of contact for all release related activity
Develop reports providing visibility into timelines, status, and quality of releases
WHAT YOULL NEED TO SUCCEED Bring your engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Release Manager must have:
Five (5) years of work experience managing new product releases or related experience
Two (2) years of work with Change Management, Incidents, and CAB processes and procedures
Working knowledge of deployment strategies and executing release windows and cycles
Working knowledge of IT best practices, policies and regulations, software development lifecycle, and ITIL Release Management Methodology
Working knowledge of Risk Management and Mitigation
Bachelors degree in computer science, computer information systems, or related field
Additional Information:
Location: Montgomery, AL area.
Security: A background check will be required.
Timeline: This is a contingent job posting. Work is not expected to begin until December 2026 or later.
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do. Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY Explore a career in software development at GDIT and youll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your dedication to advancing innovation.
