AT&T · 1 day ago
Principal Enterprise Release Manager
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$117K/yr - $196K/yr
7+ years expAT&T is a leading telecommunications company focused on advancing information technology performance. The Principal Enterprise Release Manager oversees the planning, scheduling, and deployment of software and infrastructure releases, ensuring seamless integration and alignment with organizational objectives.
CollaborationCommunications InfrastructureMobileService IndustryTelecommunicationsWireless
No H1B
Responsibilities
Release Planning & Coordination: Develop and execute comprehensive release plans for software and infrastructure deployments. Align schedules across dependent systems and integrate Agile and DevOps principles into release trains
Risk & Issue Management: Use predictive analytics and AI-driven insights to identify, track, and mitigate risks. Proactively manage release-level jeopardies and determine optimal release paths
Enterprise-wide Release Calendar Management: Ensure proactive visibility, collision avoidance, and post-change learning across IT, Infrastructure, Network, and Operations to prevent service conflicts and outages
Deployment & Monitoring: Oversee end-to-end deployment activities using CI/CD pipelines and automation tools. Ensure rapid issue resolution to minimize downtime
Quality & Compliance: Maintain audit-ready, compliant release processes (e.g., SOX). Leverage metrics and analytics for continuous improvement
Stakeholder Communication: Provide transparent updates on release status, dependencies, and impacts. Segment communications for stakeholders and manage approvals and CAB agendas
AI-Enabled Release Management Strategy: Transition from fragmented, app-driven release practices to a mature enterprise model by embedding AI-powered capabilities such as predictive risk analysis, automated change validation, and intelligent scheduling across RM/CM solution areas
Mentoring; Drives Culture of Continuous Improvement
Qualification
Required
7+ years in release management, software engineering, or related disciplines
ServiceNow certification is required (CAD, CSA, CIS)
Strong experience in Agile, DevOps, CI/CD; certifications preferred
Familiarity with AI-driven analytics and automation; Python; PowerBI
Hands-on experience with Jira Align, Jira Cloud, JSM, GitHub, ServiceNow
Strong understanding of release/change lifecycle and Outage root cause analysis
Experience with Agile SAFe, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery models
Modern Enterprise Release Management and ITSM
Advanced expertise in Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI
Preferred
BS/BA in Computer Science or related field
Modern Release Management processes for Agile and DevOps environments
Jira Align, JSM, Jira Cloud, Git for enterprise RM/CM
ServiceNow for ITSM and RM/CM automation
Modern Enterprise Release Management and ITSM
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Caregiver Leave
Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
Adoption Reimbursement
Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
Life and Accidental Death Insurance
Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Extensive employee wellness programs
Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories
AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone.
Company
AT&T
AT&T is a telecommunications company that provides wireless communications, internet and digital television services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.04BKey Investors
National Telecommunications and Information Administration
2025-09-19Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2024-02-12Grant· $42.3M
2023-01-19Grant· $2.2M
Leadership Team
Jeremy Legg
CTO
Pascal Desroches
Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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