Slide is a cutting-edge Tampa based Technology Enabled Insurance company who is disrupting the industry! To revolutionize all facets of property insurance, we need to do things differently. Therefore, certain traits are required of Sliders in order to be successful in our fast-paced environment. Being able to contribute innovative solutions (Best Idea Wins!), being able to easily pivot and comfortable with ambiguity, as well as the desire to grow in a Best Places to Work award winning culture are some of the things that make a Slider successful. Does this sound like you?! What you will be doing: * Develop and manage the release schedule, ensuring alignment with project timelines and business goals. * Coordinate with development, QA, operations, and other teams to ensure smooth and timely releases. * Identify and manage dependencies and risks associated with releases. * Oversee the version control process, ensuring that the correct versions of software are deployed. * Manage the build process and automate deployment scripts to streamline the release process. * Ensure that all releases comply with the organization's standards and policies as well as regulatory requirements and security standards. * Implement and enforce change management processes, ensuring that all changes are documented, reviewed, and approved. * Serve as the primary point of contact for release-related communications, providing updates to stakeholders on release progress, issues, and risks. * Prepare and distribute release notes, deployment guides, and other documentation to relevant parties. * Work closely with QA teams to ensure that all releases are thoroughly tested and meet quality standards. * Coordinate regression testing and user acceptance testing (UAT) to validate the release. * Manage and resolve release-related incidents, ensuring minimal impact on production environments. * Conduct post-release reviews and root cause analysis to identify and address issues, improving future releases. * Coordinate environment provisioning and configuration, ensuring that environments are ready for testing and deployment. * Continuously evaluate and improve release processes, tools, and practices to enhance efficiency and reduce release cycle times. * Stay updated with industry best practices and emerging technologies related to release management. * Implement and enforce security measures to protect sensitive data and maintain the integrity of the release process. * Provide training and guidance to team members on release management processes and tools. * Perform other duties, as assigned. What you already have: Education, Experience, and Licensing: * Bachelor's degree in computer science, or related field, or High School diploma and equivalent relevant work experience required. * 3+ years of experience in a Release Manager role required. * 1+ years of experience with cloud providers (Azure) required * 1+ years of experience in the use of Application Release Automation tools such as GitHub, Jira, * Certifications such as Certified Release Manager (CRM), Project Management Professional (PMP), or Agile certifications (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster) preferred. Qualifications/Skills and Competencies: * Strong communication and negotiation skills and the ability to build relationships with key stakeholders. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to make data-driven decisions. * Proven ability to be adaptable and flexible; able to adjust to new requirements or unforeseen issues. * Project management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. * Excellent interpersonal and team-working skills. * Strategic thinking and the ability to develop and execute partnership strategies. * Strong business acumen, including knowledge of marketing and finance. The ability to think creatively and come up with new solutions ● Some knowledge of the Homeowner's P&C Insurance industry. * Proficient in MSO/365 applications such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. * Desire to live Slide's Core Values. What Slide offers to you: The Slide Vibe - An opportunity to be a part of a fun and innovation-driven culture fueled by Passion, Purpose and Technology! Benefits - We have extensive and cost-effective benefits that cover you and your family from every angle...Physical, Emotional, Financial, Social and Professional Health. A new 2024 Benefit is a Lifestyle Spending Account opened for each employee to spend on a Wellness Activity of their choice each month... funded by Slide! 2023 AND 2024 BEST PLACE TO WORK - Tampa Bay Business Journal 2024 TOP WORKPLACE - Tampa Bay Times and USA Today