NTT DATA North America · 14 hours ago
Release Manager
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expNTT DATA North America is a recognized leader in IT and business services. They are seeking a Release Manager who will lead Agile/Scrum ceremonies, manage release cycles, and ensure efficient delivery across teams.
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Responsibilities
Lead Agile/Scrum ceremonies and ensure alignment with Agile best practices
Facilitate sprint planning, daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
Remove impediments and enable efficient delivery for developers and QA teams
Coach Product Owners on backlog refinement, prioritization, and user story clarity
Track key Agile metrics (velocity, burndown, capacity, etc.) to drive continuous improvement and transparency
Plan, manage, and coordinate release cycles across multiple environments
Maintain an integrated release calendar and ensure deployment readiness
Collaborate with DevOps, QA, and engineering teams for smooth, predictable releases
Identify and manage release risks, issues, and dependencies
Oversee post‐release validation, reporting, and retrospective analysis
Communicate release timelines, status, and potential impacts to stakeholders
Facilitate daily standup meetings and ensure team progress is tracked
Monitor sprint execution, identify blockers, and coordinate their resolution
Support the Product Owner in grooming and prioritizing the product backlog
Update Agile boards, dashboards, and sprint documentation in real time
Coordinate release activities with DevOps, QA, and development teams
Review release readiness criteria and validate deployment checklists
Track and report on sprint velocity, release progress, and team performance
Host release reviews and retrospectives to improve future release cycles
Maintain communication with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure alignment
Ensure adherence to Agile processes, release standards, and compliance guidelines
Qualification
Required
5+ years of proven experience as a Scrum Master, Release Manager, or in a combined Agile delivery role
Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and release management practices
Experience coordinating deployments in collaboration with DevOps and QA teams
Proficiency with Agile tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Rally, or equivalents
Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
Strong problem‐solving abilities and experience resolving delivery or release blockers
Ability to manage multiple release cycles in a fast‐paced environment
Must be onsite in Salt Lake City, UT
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience
Preferred
Certification(s) such as CSM, PSM I/II, SAFe Scrum Master, or equivalent
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps)
Knowledge of ITIL processes or Change Management in enterprise environments
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Experience working in large-scale, multi-team Agile environments (SAFe, LeSS, etc.)
Experience managing releases in environments with microservices or distributed architectures
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible spending or health savings account
Life, and AD&D insurance
Short-and long-term disability coverage
Paid time off
Employee assistance
Participation in a 401k program with company match
Additional voluntary or legally required benefits
Company
NTT DATA North America
NTT DATA, Inc. is a trusted global innovator of business and technology services.
10001+ employees
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