Remote Release Manager at Twilio

Company Overview:
Twilio is a leading company in the Remote Project Management industry, specializing in providing communication solutions for businesses worldwide. Our remote-first culture fosters collaboration and innovation, allowing employees to work from anywhere in the USA. We believe in empowering our team to achieve their best work while enjoying the flexibility and autonomy that remote work offers.

Position Summary:
Twilio is seeking a Remote Release Manager to join our distributed team. As a Release Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating and managing the release processes for our software products. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring smooth and efficient delivery of our solutions to customers.

Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, schedule, and coordinate software releases in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Define release scope and objectives, ensuring alignment with project goals.
- Manage release documentation and communicate release status to stakeholders.
- Implement release processes and best practices to optimize efficiency.
- Coordinate with development and QA teams to address issues and ensure release quality.
- Continuously improve release processes based on feedback and lessons learned.

Required Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a Release Manager or similar role in a remote work setting.
- Strong understanding of software release processes and methodologies.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a distributed team environment.
- Proficient in using remote collaboration tools for project management.

Technical Requirements:
- Dedicated home office space with high-speed internet access.
- Availability to work flexible hours to accommodate team members in different time zones.
- Proficiency in using virtual communication tools such as Slack, Zoom, and Jira.
- Familiarity with version control systems like Git for managing code releases.

Desired Skills:
- Certification in Project Management or related field.
- Experience with automated release management tools.
- Knowledge of Agile development practices.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for release planning.

Compensation & Benefits:
We offer a competitive annual salary range of $80,000 to $100,000 for the Remote Release Manager position, commensurate with experience. In addition, Twilio provides remote-specific benefits such as a home office stipend or equipment, flexible working hours, virtual onboarding, and virtual team building activities. Travel may be required for occasional team meetups.

How to Apply:
To apply for the Remote Release Manager position at Twilio, please submit your resume and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and remote work capabilities. We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially welcoming you to our remote team at Twilio.