Release Manager

• Location: Van, British Columbia
• Type: Contract
• Job #13408

MatchBox Consulting Group is urgently searching for a Release Manager for a 9- month contract role (37.5 hours per week) for our BC based public sector client. This is a fully remote position anywhere across Canada.

QUALIFICATIONS
 

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in Release Management, with at least 3 years in Agile or DevOps environments.
• Proven experience managing complex, multi-team releases in large-scale enterprise environments.
• ITIL certification (V4 preferred).
• SAFe certification or other relevant Agile certification

SKILLS
 

• Deep understanding of Agile delivery models (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and their impact on release planning.
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and release automation tools.
• Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, Git, Jenkins, or similar.
• Strong risk management, quality assurance, and governance experience.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Experience with ServiceNow, specifically in tracking and managing release records within an ITSM framework.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to design and implement scalable release processes.
• Strong leadership and facilitation skills, especially in cross-functional environments.
• Exceptional organizational and planning skills, with attention to detail.
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and driving clarity in complex environments.
• Collaborative and adaptable, with a continuous improvement mindset.

SERVICES

The successful Candidate will:
 

• Lead the end-to-end release lifecycle for a major initiative, coordinating across multiple Agile teams and technical platforms.
• Define and implement best practices for Agile-aligned release management, including release planning, readiness assessments, risk mitigation, and post-release reviews.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive release calendar and roadmap, ensuring visibility and alignment across teams and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, DevOps, QA, and infrastructure teams to ensure release readiness and quality.
• Establish and evolve release governance processes, including release gates, checklists, and compliance with enterprise standards.
• Identify and manage release risks, dependencies, and issues, escalating as needed to ensure successful delivery.
• Provide expert guidance and coaching to internal teams on modern release management practices.
• Contribute to the design of future-state release management capabilities, tools, and frameworks for broader organizational adoption.

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About MatchBox

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team's extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

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