Release Manager

Location: Dayton, OH, or Huntsville, AL

Contingent on winning contract.

Start Date: On or after June 5, 2026

Minerva is looking for a release manager to oversee the end-to-end software development lifecycle, ensuring quality, compliance, and timely deployment. Someone with the ability to bridge development, quality assurance, and site reliability teams, manage risks and automate workflows. Key skills include CI/CD knowledge, technical leadership, and strong communication.

Primary Duties:

Create and manage a release calendar (major, minor, and emergency fixes).
Work with cross-functional teams (developers, testers, IT) to ensure alignment
Manage risks to release scope, schedule, and quality.
Oversee the actual deployment of software updates, often managing non-production environments like sandboxes.
Ensuring that all software adheres to regulations and standards. 
Responsible for the configuration control of each environment.

Required Qualifications

5+ years of experience in software development, quality assurance, DevSecOps, IT operations, or release/deployment management and strong leadership skills
1-2 years of experience in a leadership or project management role
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or related technical field
Proficiency in SDLC, Agile/DevSecOps methodologies, and automation tools
Ability to communicate, manage risk, and conduct stakeholder coordination
US Citizenship
Must have or be able to obtain a Top Secret Clearence

Desired Qualifications

Certifications:
ITIL Foundation
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE)
DevOps Institute certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer
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Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

This position requires the ability to obtain a Top-Secret U.S. clearance. U.S. citizenship is a baseline eligibility factor for this clearance. Are you a U.S. Citizen?

Security clearance: