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Intelligent software orchestrates advanced robots in a high-density, end-to-end system - reinventing warehouse automation for increased efficiency, speed and flexibility.\nWhat we need\nSymbotic is looking for an experienced Manager to lead our Release Management team. In this role, you will guide, manage, and empower a high-performing team responsible for the end-to-end planning, coordination, governance, communication, and seamless delivery of software releases to our deployment and operations teams.\nWe are seeking a collaborative leader who brings a creative problem-solving mindset to complex technical challenges in a fast-paced environment where strategic decision making and timely communication drive success.\nWhat we do\nAt Symbotic, our Engineering Operations team is at the forefront of technological integration and operational excellence. 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We lead with strategic oversight, ensuring that every project not only aligns with our technological ambitions but also supports our overarching business objectives.\nWhat you'll do\nDriving the software Release strategy across the complex Symbotic ecosystem aligning the Business milestones with engineering roadmaps (developing and testing), and customer deployment schedules.\nServing as the primary point of accountability for Release readiness, delivering transparent go/no-go assessments and post-release reviews.\nCoordinating the content for designated Releases, partnering with Systems Engineering, Development and Quality teams to ensure on-time deliverables.\nCommunicating all key project plans, risks, semi commitments, and changes to the release vehicles, including requirements, QA plans, schedules, and scope changes.\nDriving the strategy and delivery of automated release notifications and release notes tailored for internal stakeholders and external customers.\nPartner with Release Engineers (DevOps) to oversee branch impact, code merge timing, and build validation, ensuring seamless integration and rapid triage of build blockers.\nEstablishing operational best practices and a culture of continuous improvements.\nLead the Change Advisory Board (CAB) process, to control and minimize risk of changes to our customers.\nMapping and maintaining cross-system software dependencies, deployment procedures, across all components of the Symbotic ecosystem, actively advocating for automation in all release workflows.\nActing as the core liaison connecting Release Management, Engineering teams, and the Customer.\nWhat you'll need\nDegree in Computer Science, a related technical discipline, or related experience.\nMinimum of 8 years of experience in the role of delivery management, release management, or release engineering.\nMinimum of 3 years of engineering management experience leading technical teams.\nExpert level proficiency working with Jira, GitHub Actions/Jenkins, ArgoCD, and collaborative systems like Confluence/SharePoint\nDemonstrated experience designing end-to-end release workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and multi-stage release gating.\nDemonstrated experience leading large-scale, complex software releases within fast-paced, highly dynamic environments with shifting business priorities.\nDemonstrated ability to collaborate with DevOps engineers to implement solutions that streamline and safeguard the release lifecycle.\nHands on experience with public cloud technologies and container registries.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate complex concepts to a broad range of technical and business audiences.\nExceptional attention to detail.\nSituational fluency, ability to influence and motivate others, and perseverance to handle challenging business situations.\nAbility to triage issues based on priority, impact, risk, release timing.\nOutstanding time management skills and the ability to prioritize multiple simultaneous issues.\nExperience working with technical engineering teams in a fast-paced technology company.\nAbility to understand complex technical issues and facilitate resolution.\nOur Environment\nUp to 10% of travel may be required. Employees must have a valid driver's license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client locations and company HQ.\nEmployees may be required to use a personal credit card for business travel expenses, which are reimbursed based on the program guidelines. Eligible employees may receive a corporate credit card based on role and travel requirements, but a personal credit card may be needed during onboarding until the corporate card is issued.\nAbout Symbotic\nSymbotic is an automation technology leader reimagining the supply chain with its end-to-end, AI-powered robotic and software platform. Symbotic reinvents the warehouse as a strategic asset for the world’s largest retail, wholesale, and food & beverage companies. Applying next-gen technology, high-density storage and machine learning to solve today's complex distribution challenges, Symbotic enables companies to move goods with unmatched speed, agility, accuracy and efficiency. As the backbone of commerce the Symbotic platform transforms the flow of goods and the economics of supply chain for its customers. For more information, visit www.symbotic.com.\nWe are a community of innovators, collaborators and pioneers who embrace our differences, because we know unique perspectives make us stronger and smarter. Every perspective matters. We depend on the collective voices of our employees, customers and community to help guide us as we build a better place to work - for you and the world. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer.\nWe do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information.\nThe base range for this position in the posted location is $120,750.00 - $177,100.00 however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. 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