Release Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

• End-to-End Ownership and Accountability - Take full ownership of the release and program lifecycle - including product definition, prototyping, development, continuous integration, testing, production release and post-release evaluation-managing scope, schedule, cost and quality from product definition to product release
• Strategic Planning and Execution - Develop and execute strategic forecasts and plans, set clear milestones to keep the releases and programs on track
• Leadership and Cross-Functional Collaboration - Provide leadership to multi-functional and cross-functional teams, aligning stakeholders and influencing teams without direct authority to achieve shared goals.
• Customer-Centric Product Delivery - Partner product management, and engineering teams to ensure solutions and releases address customer needs.
• Risk Management and Problem Solving - Proactively identify, assess, prioritize, and mitigate program risks that may impact delivery commitments.
• Quality, Productivity, and Continuous Improvement - Ensure every release and program meets the highest standards of quality, productivity, efficiency and reliability. Drive initiatives, continuous and measurable improvements ensuring each release and program is better than the last.
• Communication and Stakeholder Engagement - Communicate clear, actionable regular updates to stakeholders and all levels of the organization on details of release/programs, progress, risks and resolutions.
• Compliance and Standards - Ensure compliance with corporate, environmental and legislative requirements, safety and cybersecurity.
• Post Release/Program Evaluation - Lead post release/program evaluations to identify success and areas for improvement.

You thrive in high-pressure, high-visibility environments and are comfortable navigating ambiguity. You collaborate effectively across diverse teams, building alignment and driving programs from concept through successful delivery. By actively listening, seeking diverse perspectives, and fostering open communication, you enable informed decision-making and shared commitment to outcomes. You are passionate about delivering innovative products and orchestrating complex launches, taking initiative to achieve meaningful business impact.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate with senior leadership with confidence and clarity.

• At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives-because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

• We recognize the importance of employee well-being. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, an Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation, and holiday leave.