Program Manager - Release Management (Azure DevOps)

TL;DR

Program Manager - Release Management (Azure DevOps): Supporting end-to-end release management and governance for catalog-based offerings with an accent on Azure DevOps (ADO) workflows and stakeholder coordination. Focus on standardizing release processes, managing complex task hierarchies in ADO, and ensuring on-time delivery of high-quality releases.

Location: 100% Remote (Must be based in the United States)

Salary: $48.06–$50.96 per hour

Company

hirify.global is a technology solutions firm that helps organizations unlock value from existing assets by leveraging cutting-edge technology to create additional revenue streams and new lines of business.

What you will do

• Support the full release lifecycle from intake and validation to release and post-release tracking.
• Define and maintain Azure DevOps (ADO) structures, work items, iteration paths, and delivery timelines.
• Standardize catalog release processes, asset updates, and go-to-market workflows.
• Act as the central point of coordination across business, engineering, and operations teams to resolve risks and blockers.
• Build and maintain ADO dashboards to provide leadership insights on portfolio health and active releases.
• Manage release communication cadence, including updates, newsletters, and briefings.

Requirements

• Azure DevOps (ADO) expertise (3+ years) in work item, backlog, and dashboard management.
• Release or Program Management experience (5+ years) managing structured delivery lifecycles.
• Process and workflow governance experience (3+ years) in structured environments.
• Strong cross-functional stakeholder management and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage dependencies, risks, and timelines independently.

Nice to have

• Experience working in highly structured, process-driven environments.
• Proven ability to operate with minimal supervision and drive execution proactively.
• Experience performing system or data gap analysis and driving improvements.
• Strong executive-level reporting and communication skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401k program and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Competitive PTO offerings and parental leave.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• 100% remote work environment.