Job Description

Job Type: Full Time


Job Category: IT

Job Title: Salesforce Release Manager

Location: Cleavland, OH

Type: Full-Time

Overview:

We need a delivery-focused Salesforce Release Manager to own end-to-end release governance across a multi-org Salesforce ecosystem. The role drives release planning, coordinates cross-functional execution, and enforces deployment standards to maintain platform stability and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:
Lead release lifecycle management for Salesforce enhancements, patches, and major deployments.
Coordinate with development, QA, DevOps, and business teams to align release timelines and mitigate deployment risk.
Oversee version control, branching strategy, and CI/CD pipelines across Salesforce environments.
Manage sandbox refresh schedules, environment readiness, and impact assessments.
Validate deployment packages, review change sets, and ensure compliance with SDLC and audit requirements.
Run release readiness reviews and post-release retrospectives to tighten process efficiency.
Maintain documentation for release procedures, technical runbooks, and environment strategy.
Partner with PMO to sync release calendars with project roadmaps and business priorities.


Required Skills & Experience:
5-8+ years of Salesforce ecosystem experience with 3+ years in release/change management.
Deep understanding of Salesforce metadata, packaging, sandboxes, and deployment workflows.
Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (Copado, Gearset, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, Git).
Proven track record managing complex multi-org releases and coordinating cross-functional delivery.
Strong command of Agile/Scrum and enterprise SDLC governance.
Excellent risk management, communication, and stakeholder alignment skills.


Nice-to-Have:
Salesforce Administrator or Platform App Builder certification.
Experience in regulated industries (Finance, Healthcare, Insurance).
Background in DevOps transformation or environment strategy.

Required Skills


TECHNICAL PROJECT MANAGER