Release Manager – Client Implementations

Fiserv

Release Manager leading complex fintech client GoLive implementations for Fiserv. Coordinating cross-functional teams, deployment readiness, risks, dependencies, and production execution.

Posted 8/14/2026full-timeLincoln • New Jersey, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $67,500 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in release management and implementation coordination, with a strong focus on change management, production validation, and stakeholder communication. Proven ability to manage complex operational events and improve processes through documentation and analytics.

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Release ManagementImplementation ManagementChange ManagementStakeholder ManagementProcess Improvement

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Hard Skills

Production Deployment CoordinationTechnology OperationsChange RequestsData ConversionPlatform MigrationsAutomationAnalyticsQA ValidationOperational Support DependenciesEscalation Management

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationFacilitation SkillsAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsContinuous Improvement Mindset

Tools & Technologies

PlaybooksWorkbooksChecklistsTemplatesExecution Artifacts

Industry Keywords

Digital BankingFinancial Institution ImplementationsCloud DeploymentsHigh-Pressure Production EnvironmentsGlobal Operating Models

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead client GoLive implementations within approved change windows
Sequence, track, validate, and complete implementation activities according to the playbook
Coordinate cross-functional participation across Implementation, Technical, QA, Conversion, Hosted Operations, AppOps, DBA, Product, Client Services, and partner teams
Own the GoLive command structure, including readiness confirmation, kickoff, milestone tracking, dependency management, issue escalation, and recovery coordination
Partner with another Release Manager to support overnight, extended, or multi-day events through coverage, handoffs, and continuity
Maintain and improve playbooks, workbooks, checklists, templates, and execution artifacts
Support post-GoLive reviews by documenting lessons learned, issue trends, and process improvement recommendations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ability to work non-standard hours, including overnight, extended, or multi-day implementation windows
8+ years of experience in release management, implementation management, production deployment coordination, technology operations, or a related field
Experience managing technology releases, production deployments, client implementations, migrations, or complex operational events
Ability to coordinate multiple workstreams, teams, and clients in high-pressure production environments
Strong knowledge of change management, release governance, readiness, production validation, and incident/escalation management
Experience creating and enforcing repeatable processes, checklists, workbooks, playbooks, or operating procedures
Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills, including clear status reporting and escalation
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset
Experience with digital banking, financial institution implementations, cloud deployments, data conversion, or platform migrations
Experience with CAB/change requests, maintenance windows, and release approval governance
Familiarity with database work, application jobs, encryption/decryption, QA validation, third-party integrations, and operational support dependencies
Experience scaling release or implementation functions for higher volume, parallel execution, or global operating models
Experience using automation, reporting, or analytics to improve efficiency and reduce manual coordination
Must currently possess valid and unrestricted U.S. work authorization
Candidates requiring sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time, direct-hire position
In-person onboarding and collaboration experience
Standard background checks conducted by the employer
Equal Opportunity Employer
Reasonable accommodation available during the application and hiring process