Engineering Project Release Manager, Corelight

• The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, can synthesize information from multiple streams simultaneously, and is comfortable being the expert facilitator who aligns large, diverse groups of stakeholders—from engineers to executives
• If you believe that a decision isn't final until the data backs it up, we want to talk to you
• 3+ years of experience in Release Management, Technical Program Management, or a similar role in a fast-paced software development environment
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize multiple, simultaneous information streams into a coherent status update, demonstrating superior situational awareness
• Proficiency in desktop data analysis tools, specifically Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets
• Proven ability to write and execute complex queries in metrics/logging systems such as Splunk, LogScale, ELK Stack, or direct SQL to generate custom reports and deep-dive analytics
• Familiarity of the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and modern Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) practices
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the proven ability to craft compelling data narratives and present to senior executive audiences
• Comfort and proven track record acting as a facilitator and decision-maker for large, high-stakes coordination meetings
• Able to use AI tools to accelerate process goals and explain why, when, and how they are appropriate to others

Desirable

• We are looking for a highly analytical and process-driven Engineering Project Release Manager to own the coordination and execution of our critical software and feature releases
• This role isn't just about managing a schedule; it's about being the data-driven central nervous system for our engineering organization
• You will leverage metrics and insights to identify bottlenecks, mitigate risk, and drive predictable, high-quality delivery velocity
• Metrics-Based Decision Making : Define, track, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) for release health, quality, and velocity
• Use data, not just intuition, to halt, accelerate, or modify release plans
• Data Analysis and Presentation : Directly access and analyze raw data from various systems
• This includes writing complex queries in tools like Splunk, LogScale, or SQL equivalents and performing deep-dive analysis and modeling using Excel or Google Sheets
• Design and create effective, tailored dashboards and charts for distinct audiences
• Translate complex technical risks into clear, concise executive summaries for leadership, and present detailed metrics to engineering teams
• Triage and Facilitation: Act as the definitive point person for release-impacting issues
• Monitor multiple communication channels and information streams in real-time, rapidly triaging, prioritizing, and escalating critical blockers to resolution
• Plan and lead all major release coordination meetings (e.g., Go/No-Go reviews)
• Skillfully facilitate discussions with large, cross-functional groups (Engineering, Product, Marketing, Legal) to drive consensus and commitment on release scope and timelines
• Process Optimization: Continuously evaluate and improve the release process by championing automation, reducing manual overhead, and implementing best practices derived from retrospective data

• Towards the end of our interview process is an in-person interview