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We are a high-performance team of SAP and supply chain experts who solve complex, mission critical challenges for organizations that cannot afford failure.\nWe hire consultants who thrive in complexity, move fast, take ownership, and deliver under pressure. At C5MI, you will not be siloed or stuck in theory. You will be hands on, client facing, and directly influencing outcomes that matter.\nOur culture rewards initiative, accountability, and continuous growth. This is a place where your expertise is valued, your work is meaningful, and your performance truly matters. If you’re energized by learning through real-world challenges, collaborating with top-tier talent, and expanding your capabilities every day, C5MI is where strong consultants level up.\nThe Release Manager owns the release, change, and transport management discipline for a large-scale, greenfield SAP S/4HANA financial management modernization program for a Department of War (DoW) organization, accountable for the safe, auditable movement of configuration and code across a multi-system SAP S/4HANA landscape supporting nine concurrent financial process areas. This position establishes the release calendar, transport strategy, and change control governance that allow parallel process area development to converge without regression, and leads cutover and go-live execution for each deployment wave. The Release Manager is the standards authority for the program’s change process, ensuring every promoted change is approved, tested, traceable, and consistent with the configuration management requirements that sustain the system’s authority to operate. \nNote: This position is contingent upon contract award. \nEssential Functions and Responsibilities: \nOwns the program release strategy and release calendar across development, quality assurance, staging, training, and production environments, coordinating concurrent process area delivery streams. \nDesigns and governs the transport landscape and transport route architecture, including transport sequencing, dependency management, and conflict and overtake analysis. \nAdministers change request and transport management tooling, including change control workflow, approval gates, and automated import scheduling. \nEstablishes and enforces change control governance, including the change advisory board, emergency change procedures, freeze windows, and documented approval evidence for every production promotion. \nEnforces separation of duties between development, approval, and transport import authority, and maintains evidence of that separation to support information system controls testing. \nEnsures all promoted changes are supported by completed testing, defect closure, documentation, and traceability from requirement through design, build, and test. \nLeads cutover planning and execution for each deployment wave, including cutover task sequencing, dress rehearsals, go/no-go criteria, command center operations, and rollback planning. \nCoordinates with the risk management framework and security functions to ensure releases comply with configuration management controls and do not invalidate the system authorization. \nPartners with platform operations on system refresh, client strategy, kernel and support package application, and maintenance window coordination. \nIntegrates release management with the DevSecOps pipeline, including automated build, static and security scanning, and deployment gates. \nEstablishes and reports release metrics, including deployment frequency, change failure rate, emergency change volume, and defect escape rate. \nSets release and change management standards, patterns, and best practices for the program and mentors delivery teams in their application. \nSupports post-deployment hypercare and transitions release operations into the sustainment organization for the option period lifecycle. \nAbility to travel up to 50% to client sites, varying based on client program schedules. \nAdheres to all certified processes as part of our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality and information security, which includes actively participating in quality assurance activities and ensuring the protection of sensitive information in accordance with our security policies. \nPerforms other related tasks as assigned by direct supervisor. \nC5MI Expectations of all Employees: \nAdheres to all C5MI Policies and Procedures. \nAlways conducts self in a manner consistent with C5MIs’ Core Values. \nMaintains a positive and respectful attitude with all contacts. \nConsistently reports to work on time and prepared to perform the duties of the position. \nMeets productivity standards and performs duties as workload necessitates. \nMaintains the privacy of all company proprietary information. \nTreats vendors, customers, and team members with respect and dignity. \nAble to safely perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. \n\nMinimum Qualifications: \nBachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience (Master’s degree a plus); 8-10 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, or 10-13 years of relevant experience without a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree. \n8+ years of SAP experience, including significant experience in release, change, transport, or deployment management. \nHands-on expertise with SAP transport management, multi-system landscape design, and transport dependency and conflict management. \nDemonstrated experience with SAP change control tooling such as SAP Change Request Management (ChaRM), SAP Cloud ALM, or an equivalent enterprise change management platform. \nExperience leading cutover and go-live execution for an enterprise system deployment, including dress rehearsals, go/no-go decision support, and hypercare. \nDemonstrated experience operating a formal change advisory board and enforcing documented approval and separation of duties controls. \nExperience integrating release processes with DevSecOps toolchains and automated testing. \nAbility to set standards and best practices and influence delivery teams across multiple workstreams. \nMust meet DoDM 8140.03 (formerly DoD 8570.01-M) IAT Level II baseline certification requirements (e.g., CompTIA Security+ CE) prior to being granted privileged access to production environments. \nSecret security clearance required: must hold an active Secret clearance or be able to obtain and maintain one prior to assignment (requires U.S. citizenship). \nNice to Have: \nActive Secret security clearance at time of hire. \nExperience supporting federal ERP modernization programs, Department of War (DoW) SAP environments, or other defense business systems acquired under DoDI 5000.75. \nIndustry-recognized certification relevant to the discipline; relevant certifications include ITIL 4 Foundation, SAP Certified Technology Associate, or SAFe Release Train Engineer. \nExperience with configuration management under the risk management framework, including change documentation supporting continuous authorization. \nExperience with dual-maintenance and retrofit processes during a parallel legacy and target-state landscape period. \nExperience delivering within the SAP Activate methodology using a fit-to-standard, clean-core approach. \nCompensation: In accordance with pay transparency law, the expected salary range for this position is $143,600 - $160,100 annually. The actual compensation offered will be determined based on factors such as the candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location. We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This posted range reflects our good faith estimate of the compensation we reasonably expect to offer for this role at the time of posting.\nApplication Deadline: We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 12/01/2026.\nBenefits:\nC5MI offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here: C5MI Benefits\nOur employees are key to our success, so we strive to be more than just a team; we’re a community built upon a set of Core Values that guide our every action:\n Challenge - We believe in challenging the present - it’s the only way to shape the future. We must be exceptional communicators and collaborators while always learning. We also understand that speaking your mind requires equal parts brain (what to say), thoughtfulness (when to say it), and caring (how it’s said). Incremental won’t win.\nHave Fun - We are on a journey, together. Take care of your family, take care of yourself, and take care of each other. Live your happiness. Stay human, take care of each other and invest in your community. Life isn’t all about work. Live your happiness. Be healthy.\nAll In - You can’t fake passion - show your energy. Own it - take charge and lead. Our team is made up of top quartile talent and we never accept second best. Accountability, trust, and integrity create an environment to realize the team’s true potential.\nNever Forget the Customer - We have walked a mile in your shoes. Experience matters. We drive innovation to generate business value. Be true - no BS.\n GSD (Get Stuff Done) - We take initiative and never make excuses. We act with urgency, and we delivery high quality outcomes with extreme velocity. We embrace process discipline, drive continuous improvement, and stay audit ready. We relentlessly execute and plan for tomorrow by creating sustainable outcomes. That is how we win!\nEmpower - Our people are the foundation for our success. We recognize their value, and support them by fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. We recognize individual strengths, build confidence through action, and invest in personal development.\nHow to Apply:\nTo apply for this position, use the application link provided in this job posting and complete the application and submit a resume. If the position requires a specific certification, please be sure to upload a copy of your certification when you apply.\nIf you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with C5MI and have accommodation needs such as for a disability or religious observance, please call us toll free at 1 (904) 431-7922 or send us an email here or speak with your recruiter.\nC5MI is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.","description_format":"text","description_chars":10974,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":10,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":true,"languages":[]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"United States","iso":"US","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["IT Consulting & Digital Transformation","Enterprise Apps Implementation Partners"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-19T19:26:06Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":90,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.903,"p_room":1,"age_days":1,"expected_fill_days":73,"reasons":["conf:1","velocity","win:early"],"computed_at":"2026-10-21T05:46:15Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":160100,"is_top_pay":false},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/c5mi-release-manager","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/c5mi-release-manager.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-21T14:53:03Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":21191,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-10-22T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":2024464},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=2024464"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fc5mi-release-manager"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fc5mi-release-manager"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fc5mi-release-manager"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/c5mi-release-manager\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fc5mi-release-manager"}]}