Release Manager
Location: Walnut Creek California
Description: Ascend Learning is looking of Release Manager right now, this position will be placed in California. For detail informations about this position opportunity please read the description below. Ascend Learning, LLC ( www.ascendlearning.com ) is a leading provider of technology-based educational, curriculum and assessment solutions for the healthcare industry and other vocational fields. Ascend is r! enowned for delivering solutions that result in higher-performing student results at a lower cost, from nursing to allied health and fitness training to OSHA compliance training and insurance. Ascend employs more than 900 employees in 35 states. Customers range from schools of nursing to institutions of higher education, corporate health and wellness organizations and major Fortune 500 insurance companies. Ascend’s portfolio companies consist of Jones and Bartlett Learning, ATI Nursing Education, the National Healthcare Association, ExamFX, the National Academy of Sports Medicine, Boston Reed, Advanced Informatics and ClickSafety.
Position Summary:
Ascend Learning is looking for a dynamic leader to join our team as a Release manager. As a leader in our Walnut Creek location, the release manager is responsible for coordinating the delivery of project deliverables, from Initiation to Launch, of products within a variety of frameworks, from agile to water! fall and a hybrid of both. In the agile framework, the role is! responsible for delivery of agile-based deliverables for projects and leading the development project team to implement iterative releases driven by the program roadmap and sprint plans. In the waterfall or hybrid framework, the role is responsible for driving all aspects of the project, to include scope, schedule, and budget. In all frameworks, this role will facilitate internal/external communication between the Technology & Operations team and all stakeholders as well as ensure the teams adhere to the selected methodologies and processes.
Required Skills
Capable of working with team members in a virtual setting across multiple geographies.
Organize regular communication within project team and updates to stakeholders and Senior Leadership Team. If the project is using agile methodology, organize and facilitate sprint and/or release planning, daily stand-up meetings, reviews, retrospectives, demos and other Scrum-related meetings as needed.
Participate in company meetings to facilitate consistent practices across the entire organization.
During Initiation, work with the project team to define project methodology (agile, waterfall, hybrid).
During Planning, tailor project approach and expected deliverables to the chosen methodology.
Maintain transparency into the teams. Communicate project risks early and often to all stakeholders. For agile projects, work through product and sprint backlogs, burn-down charts, and other required communications. Track and communicate team velocity and sprint/release progress.
Build and maintain strong business acumen, with a deep understanding of business drivers.
Coordinate and partner with the Technology Services group to plan and implement hardware and software solutions for projects or incidents, while providing seamless service to customers.
Partner with the business unit to meet organizational goals, and provides ! financial progress reporting to ensure maximum ROI.
Identify a! nd remove impediments, prevent distractions that interfere with the ability of the team to deliver the goal.
Facilitate discussion and conflict resolution; empower the teams to self-organize; improve the productivity of the teams in any way possible. Engage stakeholders in critical discussions.
Contribute to development and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives and process improvement programs.
For agile projects, ensure the team strives to make sure each sprint is potentially shippable.
If agile methodology is used, assist with product backlog maintenance, story prioritization, and resolution of defects.
If agile methodology is used, support the scrum team, specifically:
Work with team to define what is meant by the concept *done* and facilitate clarity with respect to the Sprint goal.
Help team members to understand their roles in the planning and estimating process.
Guide the team in t! he resolution of issues and/or obstacles. Escalate as appropriate obstacles that cannot be promptly resolved.
Guide the team to improve productivity in any way possible.
Improve the lives of the development team by fostering creativity and empowerment.
Serve as a mentor in providing training and guidance to other Scrum participants.
Required Experience
Preference given to candidates that have held a lead position with in release or project management
At least 3 years of project and product experience in web-based software
Strong understanding of common project management methodologies and concepts.
Strong understanding of Scrum and Agile methodologies and concepts
Strong understanding of the Web Development Life Cycle in an Agile environment
Demonstrable experience leading multiple software development teams using Scrum
Certification â€"Certified Scrum Master, Project Manageme! nt Professional (PMP)certification
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If you were eligibl! e to this position, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Ascend Learning.
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This position starts available on: Tue, 02 Apr 2013 07:58:34 GMT