As Release Project Manager, you will own the end-to-end release process, ensuring timely, predictable product releases across the organization. You will work closely with product, engineering, and Go-To-Market teams to manage and coordinate all aspects of the release lifecycle. This role requires a self-directed and motivated individual who can ensure smooth execution, manage dependencies, mitigate risks, and deliver releases that meet business and customer expectations.
Major Responsibilities:
- Plan, coordinate, and oversee the release lifecycle, including planning, scheduling, and managing release activities across all teams.
- Work cross functionally to ensure release requirements are clearly defined and met.
- Manage dependencies between projects and teams, ensuring smooth delivery of all release components.
- Own the release calendar, coordinating release timelines and ensuring clear communication across Lightcast.
- Conduct release readiness reviews, post-release retrospectives, and work to continuously improve the release process.
- Ensure all documentation, compliance, and approval processes are followed for each release.
Abilities:
- Strong project management skills and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to collaborate across multiple teams and manage relationships with stakeholders at all levels
- Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools (e.g. Jira, Slack, Productboard)
- Exceptional communication skills in English
Education and Experience:
- 3+ years of experience managing software releases or technical project management
- Experience with Agile methodologies and managing cross-functional teams
- PMP certification a plus
Lightcast is a global leader in labor market insights with headquarters in Moscow (ID) and Boston (MA) and offices in the United Kingdom, Europe, and India. We work with partners across six continents to help drive economic prosperity and mobility by providing the insights needed to build and develop our people, our institutions and companies, and our communities. Lightcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. Lightcast has always been, and always will be, committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We seek dynamic professionals from all backgrounds to join our teams, and we encourage our employees to bring their authentic, original, and best selves to work.
