Release and Deployment Management Lead

3/4/2026

This role leads the planning, orchestration, and execution of complex software releases across large-scale enterprise environments, including workstations and servers. The Lead is responsible for applying AGILE and ITIL principles to standardize processes, drive automation using scripting, and ensure alignment with operational and compliance standards.

Salary

130000 - 160000 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

51-200 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

At R3 everything starts with the customer. It’s our mission to provide the best in class IT, cybersecurity, and governance, risk, & compliance support to enterprise-level businesses. R3 has created a proven track record of providing exceptional performance and the level of customer support you expect from your own company. Our approach is simple; make sure that every client interaction with R3 delivers value and provides a solution to a problem. Every client’s needs are different so at R3 we take a consultative approach so that the proper resources are allocated to meet your needs. The R3 staff has more than 50 years of IT experience working with clients across many verticals including Law Firms, Financial, Healthcare, and Construction to name a few. Our service offering spans across the technology spectrum to include the design, management, and support of your IT infrastructure and operations. It’s all about accountability at R3 and we hold every member of the team accountable to make sure that they're making our clients operate more efficiently and effectively through the technology and support we provide. Specialties: Customer service, Network Support, Technical Projects, IT Security (data security, firewall, compliance, HIPAA, audit, risk management, etc.), Cloud Computing and Services, Disaster Recovery, Data Center Operations, IT Staff Augmentation, Help Desk, and IT Consulting.

About the Role

Description

R3 is seeking an experienced Release and Deployment Management Lead to oversee software release and deployment activities within a dedicated enterprise environment. This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing complex releases across workstation and server environments, ensuring stability, reliability, and alignment with operational and business objectives.

The Release and Deployment Management Lead will serve as the technical and operational lead for release orchestration, process improvement, and deployment execution. This position requires deep technical expertise, strong leadership, and hands-on experience managing large-scale software environments and updates.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, orchestration, and execution of software releases and updates for a dedicated environment
Manage releases across large-scale environments, including a minimum of 4,000 workstations and 1,000 servers
Apply AGILE and ITIL principles to improve and standardize release and deployment processes
Support continuous process improvement by identifying, proposing, and implementing enhancements to release workflows
Develop and maintain deployment automation using scripting and programming constructs such as PowerShell or Visual Basic
Oversee the preparation, distribution, and maintenance of deployment communications templates
Manage and update web or SharePoint portals with relevant release and deployment information
Maintain operational awareness of release dependencies, risks, and change control requirements
Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and security teams to ensure successful and timely releases
Provide guidance and mentorship to engineers and administrators supporting release and deployment activities
Ensure all release activities are thoroughly documented and aligned with governance and compliance standards

Requirements

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
10–15 years of progressive technical experience in enterprise IT environments
Demonstrated experience leading or managing technical teams
Hands-on experience supporting large-scale software environments and executing complex releases
Strong expertise in release and deployment management practices, AGILE methodologies, and ITIL frameworks
Proficiency in MS SCCM for deployment orchestration
Familiarity with scripting or programming for automation and deployment customization
U.S. Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications

Active or previous DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance
DOE L or Q clearance
Experience operating within highly regulated or compliance-driven environments
Experience working within a managed services delivery model

Certifications Desired

ITIL Foundation or higher
Agile or Scrum certifications
Microsoft Endpoint Manager/SCCM certifications
Relevant cloud, security, or systems engineering certifications

Key Competencies

Strong leadership and team development skills
Deep expertise in release management and deployment processes
Ability to manage complex, large-scale environments with multiple dependencies
Structured and disciplined approach to planning, communication, and execution
Strong problem-solving and escalation management skills
Effective communication skills for technical and operational stakeholders
Proactive focus on process improvement, stability, and operational excellence

Why join our winning team?

Competitive wages to reflect your experience and skills.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans to keep you and your family healthy.
401(k) with company match to help you plan for the future.
Flexible time off policies to ensure you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
We are committed to creating a positive impact on society and contributing to a better world--we're involved in our community and encourage our employees to do the same.
We are reshaping the industry and the way it thinks about technology and service.
We strive to be better and encourage our employees to do the same by offering training incentives and bonuses to help you and your career grow.
The opportunity to be a part of an amazing team.

The salary range is : $130k-160k

The base range for this position is an estimate and may vary depending on relevant factors, including but not limited to education, experience, certifications, and skillset, as well as internal equity and business considerations. This range reflects base pay only and does not include bonuses, incentives, benefits, or other forms of compensation that may be offered as part of the total compensation package.

R3 is an equal opportunity employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of R3 to not discriminate on the basis, of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, and/or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignment, benefits, and termination.

Key Skills

Release OrchestrationDeployment ExecutionAGILEITILProcess ImprovementPowerShellVisual BasicSCCMSharePointChange ControlGovernanceComplianceLeadershipRisk ManagementProblem-SolvingMentorship