Release Management Sr Advisor

Description

Responsible for applying release, implementation and change management methodologies/procedures to ensure the goals and objections of each release are adequately staffed for successful implementation and accepted on time through following established release planning processes. Works with IT and Business management to ensure a release schedule is defined and communicated to meet business/Enterprise needs including dependent systems. Primary duties in addition to release management team member responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Leads the release management team and all planning meetings for multiples platforms and project releases.

• Establishes policies, procedures and best practices governing troubleshooting efforts; leads, approves, and communicates back out strategies to IT and business leadership; and directs and coordinates the activities of Enterprise releases.

• Mentors team and works with establishment of CI/CD pipeline and adherence to best practices.

• Management duties may include leading/mentoring and training release management staff; working with the team to deliver services that efficiently and effectively.

• Provides guidance to the maintenance release team and support staff and reviews release and project deliverable schedule, milestones, and required tasks and makes changes and additions as required for Enterprise level programs.

• May provide strategic planning analysis concerning staffing needs on a short-, medium- and long-term basis, based on large scale program releases which include maintenance releases and special dedicated project releases.

• Conduit for channeling strategic analysis and insight to and from release management team's planning and methodology at local, regional, National and Enterprise level.

• Management duties may include leading/mentoring and training release management staff.

Minimum Requirements:

• Requires a minimum of 7 years Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and/or experience in managing multiple releases in a time sensitive environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BA/BS in a related field of study and a minimum of 5 years project management, with understanding of project management methodologies, strongly preferred.

• Experience in testing, SDLC, operations within IT and business strongly preferred.

• Knowledge of Adobe AEM CI/CD pipeline, deployments, and infrastructure a plus.

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Accordingly, Elevance Health is not obligated to pay referral fees to any agency that is not a party to an agreement with Elevance Health. Thus, any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

Be part of an Extraordinary Team

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities - and making healthcare simpler. Previously known as Anthem, Inc., we have evolved into a company focused on whole health and updated our name to better reflect the direction the company is heading.

We are looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve. You will thrive in a complex and collaborative environment where you take action and ownership to solve problems and lead change. Do you want to be part of a larger purpose and an evolving, high-performance culture that empowers you to make an impact?

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates to become vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide - and Elevance Health approves - a valid religious or medical explanation as to why you are not able to get vaccinated that Elevance Health is able to reasonably accommodate. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health has been named as a Fortune Great Place To Work in 2021, is ranked as one of the 2021 World's Most Admired Companies among health insurers by Fortune magazine, and a Top 20 Fortune 500 Companies on Diversity and Inclusion. To learn more about our company and apply, please visit us at careers.ElevanceHealth.com. Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact ability@icareerhelp.com for assistance.