Release Engineering Manager jobs in Evanston, IL

Release Engineering Manager manages and oversees the software builds and releases. Directs the work of engineers to ensure the best practices around design and development of builds, scripts, installation procedures, and systems including source code control and issue tracking. Being a Release Engineering Manager requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a senior manager. The Release Engineering Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Release Engineering Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Release Manager
  • Advocate Aurora Health
  • Chicago, IL FULL_TIME
  • Release Train Engineer

    Work Location: Must be local to Chicago (onsite 3 days per week)

    Work Hours: 8:00amm- 5:00pm CST


    The Release Train Engineer (RTE) is a servant leader and coach for an Agile Release Train (ART). The RTE is responsible for facilitating program execution and helping the teams deliver value. The RTE helps the ART grow its agile maturity in order to rapidly respond to change. Besides facilitating ART events and processes, RTEs communicate with stakeholders, escalate impediments, help manage risks and dependencies, and drive relentless improvement.


    An ART is a long-lived team of agile teams which incrementally develops, delivers, and potentially operates one or more solutions in a value stream. ARTs are synchronized to a common iteration length and follow a common program increment (PI) schedule of five 2-week iterations.


    Responsibilities

    • Manage and optimize the flow of value through the ART, using various tools such as the Program Kanban and other information radiators.

    • Facilitate PI Planning readiness by fostering a Continuous Exploration process which drives the synthesis of a Vision, a Roadmap, and Backlogs.

    • Facilitate the PI planning event. Facilitate periodic synchronization events, including the ART Sync. Facilitate System Demos.

    • Facilitate feature and capability estimation by teams

    • Improve the flow of value through the Value Stream by improving practices associated with DevOps and Release on Demand in the Continuous Delivery Pipeline.

    • Summarize the Team PI Objectives into Program PI Objectives and publish them for visibility and transparency.

    • Assist tracking the execution of features and epics.

    • Capture, analyze, and publish appropriate team and program metrics that drive and guide delivery decisions.

    • Build and manage timely communication channels with leadership, business stakeholders and delivery teams

    • Help teams manage risks and dependencies; escalate and track impediments; provide input on resourcing to address critical bottlenecks.

    • Work with Product Management, Product Owners, and other stakeholders to help ensure strategy and execution alignment. Encourage collaboration between teams and System and Enterprise Architects/Engineering.

    • Working with Engineering leadership, ensure inclusion in program backlog of Non-functional Requirements (NFRs) and support awareness of delivery controls and compliance

    • Drive relentless improvement of the ART via Inspect and Adapt workshops; assess the agility level of the ART and help them improve and mature.

    • Partnering with Modern Delivery Methods, coach leaders, stakeholders, teams, product owners, and scrum masters in Lean-Agile practices and mindsets.

    • Work with ART Product Owners and Scrum Masters to identify items to escalate to the program leadership team, IT leaders and steering committee. Recommend staffing, delivery, and schedule optimizations.

    How:

    • Listen to and support teams in problem identification and local decision-making.

    • Create an environment of mutual influence and openness

    • Keep teams focused on release commitments and milestones.

    • Encourage and support the personal development of individuals and the teams.

    • Think beyond day-to-day activities; apply Systems Thinking

    • Support the teams’ commitments.

    Qualifications

    Required:

    • Minimum 5 years of in-depth experience in delivery of enterprise level software or hardware solutions.

    • Experience as an RTE or scrum master.

    • Strong understanding of Agile principles and mindset.

    • Strong analytical abilities, negotiation/presentation skills, and organizational/planning abilities.

    • Strong leadership, coaching, facilitation, decision-making, and management skills.

    • Problem-solving skills and ability to coach others to solve their problems.

    • Strong written and verbal communication.

    • Ability to lead teams to reach consensus and have passion for product and value delivery.

    • Creative - able to use knowledge gained through prior experience, education, and training to resolve issues and remove delivery barriers.

    • Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with business and represent accurately the perspective of Technology.

    • Expert in Azure DevOps tool. Able to set up new ART/Teams structure templates, queries, dashboards etc.

    • Ability to work productively with all levels in a large organization.

    Education and Experience

    • Bachelor's degree or equivalent educational or professional experience and qualifications.

    • 5-10 years of relevant work experience in a leadership role.

    • Three or more years of experience with Agile methods, especially scaling frameworks (SAFe, SoS, LeSS, etc.)

    • Proven expertise in managing the delivery of mid-to-large digital or enterprise applications.

    • Ability to understand and relate to the business objectives

    • Experience working with distributed teams: internal teams and offshore vendor teams.

    Preferred:


    • SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) or other Scaled Agile certifications a plus.

    • Experience with leading or supporting an agile transformation

    • Financial Services or other regulated industry experience a plus.

    • IC-Agile certifications a plus.

    • Extensive experience with Agile engineering practices and techniques


    Top 3-5 IT Skillsets:

    Minimum 5 years of in-depth experience in delivery of enterprise level software or hardware solutions.

    • Experience as an RTE or scrum master.

    • Strong understanding of Agile principles and mindset.

    • Strong analytical abilities, negotiation/presentation skills, and organizational/planning abilities.

    • Strong leadership, coaching, facilitation, decision-making, and management skills.

    • Problem-solving skills and ability to coach others to solve their problems.

    • Strong written and verbal communication.

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  • SmbText Release
  • Wood Dale, IL FULL_TIME
  • Introduction: We are seeking a skilled and experienced Cook to join our team and prepare high-quality dishes for our guests. The Cook will be responsible for preparing ingredients, cooking and present...
  • 15 Days Ago

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DevOps Release Manager
  • Syntricate Technologies Inc
  • Schiller Park, IL FULL_TIME
  • Hi, Hope you are doing well. Please go through with the job description and let me know if you will be interested. Job Title: DevOps Release Manager Location: Schiller Park, IL (Onsite) Job Type: Full...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Principal Release Manager
  • Discover Financial Services
  • Riverwoods, IL OTHER
  • Discover. A brighter future. With us, you’ll do meaningful work from Day 1. Our collaborative culture is built on three core behaviors: We Play to Win, We Get Better Every Day & We Succeed Together. A...
  • 2 Days Ago

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DevOps Release Manager
  • SBC Solutions
  • Chicago, IL FULL_TIME
  • Job DetailsNO C2CVISA: USCLOCATION: Chicago or TexasEXPERIENCE: 8 YearsRequired Skills:Continuous Integration PipelineOrganization PMCurrently not in the cloud - lighthouse moved to cloud navigator is...
  • 6 Days Ago

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DevOps Release Manager
  • Kforce Technology Staffing
  • Schiller Park, IL FULL_TIME
  • Job DetailsRESPONSIBILITIES:Kforce has a client that is seeking a DevOps Release Manager in Schiller Park, IL.Position Overview:As a DevOps Release Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the ...
  • 7 Days Ago

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Engineering Manager
  • The Judge Group
  • Chicago, IL
  • Our Client located near SPRINGFIELD, IL is seeking an Engineering Manager for their food manufacturing facility. This po...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Engineering Manager- Mobile
  • PayPal, Inc.
  • Chicago, IL
  • At PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL), we believe that every person has the right to participate fully in the global economy. Our mis...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Firmware Engineering Manager
  • Milwaukee Tool
  • Chicago, IL
  • INNOVATE WITHOUT BOUNDARIES! At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the secrets to our ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Process Engineering Manager
  • Summit Interconnect, Inc
  • Schaumburg, IL
  • Job Description Job Description Summit Schaumburg, IL currently has an open position for a Process Engineering Manager. ...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Maintenance Engineering Manager
  • Vesuvius
  • Chicago Heights, IL
  • Job Description Job Description Summary The Maintenance Manager is responsible for the effective management of all maint...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Engineering Manager
  • Grubhub
  • Chicago, IL
  • Hey! We’re Grubhub We’re all about connecting hungry diners with our network of over 300,000 restaurants nationwide. Inn...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Engineering Manager
  • Casechek
  • Chicago, IL
  • Casechek is on a mission to innovate the implant supply chai n and bring greater transparency to the cost of patient car...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Engineering Manager
  • Chime
  • Chicago, IL
  • About the role Chime is looking for an engineering leader to help manage and guide one of the technology groups responsi...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Evanston (/ˈɛvənstən/) is a city in Cook County, Illinois, United States, 12 miles (19 km) north of downtown Chicago, bordered by Chicago to the south, Skokie to the west, and Wilmette to the north. It had a population of 74,486 as of 2010[update]. It is one of the North Shore communities that adjoin Lake Michigan and is the home of Northwestern University. The boundaries of the city of Evanston are coterminous with those of the former Evanston Township, which was dissolved in 2014 by voters with its functions being absorbed by the city of Evanston. According to the 2010 census, Evanston has a...
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