Change / Release Manager

Guidehouse

Change / Release Manager governing FMBT interface development and production releases for Guidehouse, a federal consulting firm. Coordinating approvals, deployments, rollback plans, and readiness communications.

Posted 9/9/2026full-timeSan Antonio • Alabama, North Carolina, Ohio, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $86,500 - $129,900 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in change management and release management, with a strong focus on coordinating deployment activities across cross-functional teams. Proficient in Agile/SAFe methodologies and familiar with federal IT programs and change control processes.

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Change ManagementRelease ManagementDeployment CoordinationAgile/SAFe ExperienceITIL Certification

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Hard Skills

Change Control Boards SupportRelease Readiness ReviewsImplementation PlanningImpact AssessmentsRisk ConsiderationsDefect FixesSoftware UpgradesNew Interface ReleasesDocumentation of Release SchedulesBackout Plans

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationCollaboration with Stakeholders

Tools & Technologies

JiraAzure DevOpsAgilityGitHub

Certifications & Qualifications

ITILSAFeRelease Management Certification

Industry Keywords

Federal IT ProgramsEnterprise Application ImplementationsVA Enterprise Change ManagementMomentum Financials/iFAMSFederal Change Control Processes

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureERPITSM

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, coordinate, and govern change and release activities for FMBT interface development and production support
Develop release plans, implementation steps, approval packages, rollback plans, deployment coordination, and readiness communications
Align release activities with VA and FMBT change management processes
Support Change Control Boards and release readiness reviews
Coordinate releases across development, test, security, configuration management, operations, and stakeholder teams
Support defect fixes, software upgrades, new interface releases, and implementation changes across the project lifecycle

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of change management, release management, deployment coordination, or IT service management experience
Experience supporting Change Control Boards, release readiness reviews, implementation planning, approval workflows, and production deployments
Experience documenting release schedules, change records, impact assessments, risk considerations, implementation steps, and backout plans
Experience coordinating releases across development, test, security, configuration management, operations, and stakeholder teams
Experience supporting defect fixes, software upgrades, new interface releases, and implementation changes across the project lifecycle
Ability to obtain and maintain VA access
Experience working in Agile/SAFe environments
Experience supporting Federal IT programs preferred
Experience supporting enterprise application implementations preferred
Experience using Jira, Azure DevOps, Agility, GitHub, or similar tools
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience working with cross-functional technical and business stakeholders
Momentum Financials/iFAMS or federal ERP release experience preferred
ITIL, SAFe, or release/change management certification preferred
Experience with VA Enterprise Change Management or comparable federal change control processes
Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance
Up to 10% travel required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Care.com annual membership
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Flexible benefits package