Release Manager, Product Development (Medtech)

TL;DR

Release Manager (Product Development): Coordinating software release planning, execution, and delivery across Product, Engineering, QA, and DevOps teams with an accent on SaaS-based product development and CI/CD optimization. Focus on orchestrating complex release cycles, managing early adopter programs, and ensuring high-quality software delivery in a regulated healthcare environment.

Location: Remote (Must be based in the US)

Company

hirify.global is a leader in specialty healthcare technology solutions.

What you will do

• Own and maintain release calendars, defining scope, milestones, and delivery timelines across the product portfolio.
• Coordinate cross-functional release execution and facilitate go/no-go decisions between Product, Engineering, QA, and DevOps.
• Oversee quality gates, testing standards, and acceptance criteria to ensure reliable software delivery.
• Manage production deployment schedules, including the definition and testing of rollback and contingency plans.
• Partner with DevOps to optimize CI/CD pipelines and implement controlled rollouts using feature flagging.
• Manage early adopter programs, coordinating feature enablement and scaling processes for limited-release cohorts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Business, or a related field.
• Proven experience in SaaS-based product development environments.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and modern SDLC practices.
• Hands-on proficiency using Jira for planning, tracking, and release coordination.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD concepts and DevOps collaboration models.
• Must be based in the United States.

Nice to have

• Experience working in health technology or regulated software environments.
• Prior ownership of release management for multi-team or multi-product portfolios.
• Experience with feature flag tools such as LaunchDarkly.
• Experience applying AI-driven automation to improve release quality and accelerate feedback loops.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation with a generous annual bonus opportunity.
• 401(k) with employer match and Health Savings Account (HSA) with match.
• Flexible Time Off and 11 paid holidays, including a personal cultural/social significance day.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• 100% company-paid parental leave after 6 months of employment.
• Wellness program, peer recognition (Luminary program), and corporate discounts.