Byteridge - Project Release Manager - Agile Methodologies

Job Description : We are seeking an experienced Project Release Manager to lead end-to-end release management for software and SaaS products. This role is responsible for driving cross-functional coordination across Product, Engineering, Go-to-Market (GTM), Customer Success, Support, and Operations to ensure successful, high-quality releases that deliver measurable business value. The ideal candidate is outcome-driven, embraces AI-enabled ways of working, and excels at managing complex programs in a fast-paced environment.Key Responsibilities : Release Leadership & Execution : - Lead end-to-end release readiness across Product, Engineering, GTM, Customer Success, Support, and Operations.- Own release delivery against timelines, quality standards, adoption goals, and business impact objectives.- Drive alignment, accountability, and execution across multiple concurrent releases.- Plan, monitor, and coordinate release activities to ensure successful product launches.AI-Enabled Delivery : - Leverage AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, automation, and analytics platforms) to improve release planning, risk identification, and reporting.- Drive adoption of AI-enabled workflows to enhance efficiency, visibility, and decision-making.- Continuously identify opportunities to optimize release management processes using Generative AI.Business Value & Outcomes : - Define and monitor release success metrics (KPIs) related to revenue, customer adoption, user experience, and operational efficiency.- Ensure releases align with business strategy and organizational priorities.- Measure and report post-release outcomes, highlighting value realization and continuous improvement opportunities.Customer & Organizational Readiness : - Ensure teams are prepared to sell, implement, support, and adopt new product releases.- Collaborate with customer-facing teams to develop enablement plans, release communications, and support readiness.- Gather and incorporate customer feedback into future release planning.Cross-Functional Program Management : - Manage dependencies, risks, and trade-offs across complex cross-functional initiatives.- Lead issue resolution, escalation management, and release governance.- Provide concise, executive-level updates on release status, risks, milestones, and outcomes.- Foster collaboration across engineering, product, operations, and business teams.Required Qualifications : Experience : - 7+ years of Program or Project Management experience in software product or SaaS organizations.- Proven experience leading large-scale, cross-functional release or product delivery initiatives.- Demonstrated success in driving programs that deliver measurable business outcomes and customer value.Technical & AI Skills : - Strong understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.- Experience using AI tools such as GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, automation platforms, or analytics tools to improve delivery efficiency.- Ability to leverage technology for better planning, reporting, and decision-making.- Strong learning mindset with enthusiasm for AI-driven ways of working.Leadership & Execution : - Strong cross-functional leadership with the ability to influence without direct authority.- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.- Proactive, results-oriented mindset with a focus on execution and accountability.Communication & Stakeholder Management : - Excellent verbal and written communication skills.- Ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership as well as technical and operational teams.- Strong strategic thinking with the ability to connect execution to broader business objectives.Required Skills : Core Skills : - Project Release Management- Program Management- Release Planning & Execution- Cross-functional Stakeholder Management- Agile & Scrum Methodologies- Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)- Risk & Dependency Management- Change Management- Executive Communication- Customer Readiness & Go-to-Market (GTM) Coordination- Business KPI & Outcome TrackingTools : - Jira- Confluence- Azure DevOps- Microsoft Project- Power BI / Tableau- Microsoft Excel- GitHub Copilot / Microsoft Copilot- ChatGPT or similar AI toolsThe ideal candidate : - Thinks in terms of business outcomes rather than activities.- Uses AI as a force multiplier to improve execution, insights, and productivity.- Drives accountability and collaboration across cross-functional teams.- Delivers high-quality releases that create measurable customer and business value.- Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative, and continuously evolving environment. (ref:hirist.tech)