Remote Release Manager at Upwork

Company Overview:
Upwork is a leading platform in the Remote Project Management industry, connecting businesses with talented professionals worldwide. Embracing a fully remote work culture, Upwork offers employees the flexibility to work from anywhere in the USA. With a commitment to remote work, Upwork fosters a collaborative environment that values diversity, innovation, and work-life balance.

Position Summary:
As a Remote Release Manager at Upwork, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the release process of our projects, ensuring timely and successful deployments. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to coordinate release schedules, manage risks, and implement best practices to optimize our release processes. This remote position requires a detail-oriented individual with strong project management skills and a passion for delivering high-quality results.

Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain release plans, including timelines and dependencies
- Coordinate release activities with development, QA, and product teams
- Monitor release progress and communicate updates to stakeholders
- Identify and mitigate risks that may impact release schedules
- Implement and improve release management processes and tools

Required Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a Release Manager or in a similar role
- Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and release processes
- Excellent project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
- Proficiency in remote work tools and collaboration platforms

Technical Requirements:
- Dedicated home office with high-speed internet connection
- Proficient in using virtual collaboration tools like Slack, Zoom, and Jira
- Comfortable working in a distributed team across various time zones
- Ability to adapt to flexible working hours as needed

Desired Skills:
- Experience working in Agile or Scrum environments
- Familiarity with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices
- Certifications in project management or related fields
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Compensation & Benefits:
The annual salary range for the Remote Release Manager position at Upwork is $80,000 - $100,000, commensurate with experience. In addition to competitive pay, Upwork offers remote-specific benefits such as a home office stipend or equipment provision, flexible working hours to accommodate different time zones, virtual onboarding processes, and opportunities for virtual team building activities.

How to Apply:
To apply for the Remote Release Manager position at Upwork, please submit your resume and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications to our careers page. Our remote hiring process ensures that all candidates are given equal opportunities to showcase their skills and fit for the role. We look forward to welcoming a talented professional to our distributed team at Upwork.