Change & Release Manager

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Somerset, NJ, USA
In-Office
100K-150K Annually
Expert/Leader
Information Technology • Software
The Role
Lead and govern enterprise Change and Release Management by building frameworks, chairing CAB/eCAB, managing end-to-end change and release lifecycles, coordinating deployments and rollbacks, monitoring KPIs and post-implementation reviews, and driving ITSM process maturity and continuous improvement across global teams.
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About Us

Since 1989, SHI International Corp. has helped organizations change the world through technology. We’ve grown every year since, and today we’re proud to be a $16 billion global provider of IT solutions and services.

 

Over 17,000 organizations worldwide rely on SHI’s concierge approach to help them solve what’s next. But the heartbeat of SHI is our employees – all 7,000 of them. If you join our team, you’ll enjoy:

  • Our commitment to diversity, as the largest minority- and woman-owned enterprise in the U.S.

  • Continuous professional growth and leadership opportunities.

  • Health, wellness, and financial benefits to offer peace of mind to you and your family.

  • World-class facilities and the technology you need to thrive – in our offices or yours. 

Job Summary

The Change & Release Manager is responsible for building and maintaining a structured Change Management and Release Management framework to govern the full lifecycle of IT changes and releases. This role ensures changes and deployments are evaluated, approved, scheduled, and executed with minimal risk and disruption to the business. The role chairs the Change Advisory Board (CAB) and oversees release planning to ensure informed decision-making and operational stability.

Role Description

The Change & Release Manager provides leadership and oversight for IT change and release processes, ensuring alignment with governance standards, operational requirements, and organizational objectives.

Governance & Process Ownership

  • Build and maintain Change Management and Release Management governance models.

  • Develop, implement, and enforce policies, procedures, and standards.

  • Govern change types (Standard, Normal, and Emergency) and release types (Major, Minor, and Hotfix).

  • Ensure adherence to audit, compliance, and governance requirements.

Change & Release Lifecycle Management

  • Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of IT changes and releases.

  • Ensure all requests satisfy documentation, risk assessment, and testing requirements.

  • Maintain release calendars and change schedules.

  • Coordinate and manage the bundling of changes into planned releases.

CAB & Release Coordination

  • Lead Change Advisory Board (CAB) and Emergency Change Advisory Board (eCAB) meetings.

  • Facilitate release readiness reviews.

  • Align Change Management, Release Management, Incident Management, and Problem Management processes.

  • Resolve scheduling conflicts, dependencies, and operational risks.

Deployment & Execution Oversight

  • Oversee production deployments and release execution activities.

  • Validate rollback and backout plans before implementation.

  • Monitor releases and coordinate issue response activities.

  • Partner with Incident Management teams to address failed changes and deployment-related incidents.

Continuous Improvement & Reporting

  • Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and key risk indicators (KRIs), including change failure rates, release success rates, and emergency change activity.

  • Develop and maintain reporting, metrics, and dashboards.

  • Conduct post-implementation reviews to identify lessons learned and improvement opportunities.

  • Drive IT Service Management (ITSM) process maturity and continuous improvement initiatives.

Behaviors and Competencies

  • Strategic Thinking: Can analyze complex situations, anticipate future trends, and align and integrate strategies across departments or functions.

  • Leadership: Can take ownership of complex team initiatives, collaborate with others in decision-making processes, and drive team performance.

  • Digital Acumen: Can take ownership of complex digital initiatives, collaborate with others, and drive digital results.

  • Communication: Can effectively communicate complex ideas and information to diverse audiences, facilitate effective communication between others, and mentor others in effective communication.

  • Change Management: Can manage major changes in organizational processes or policies, can facilitate change management processes among others, can mentor others in effective change management, and can adapt change management style based on the situation and the organization’s needs.

  • Problem-Solving: Can proactively identify and take ownership of complex problem-solving initiatives, initiate preventative measures, collaborate with others to find solutions, and drive successful outcomes.

  • Collaboration: Can take ownership of team initiatives, foster a collaborative environment, and ensure that all team members feel valued and heard.

  • Project and Goal Focus: Can create new strategies or visions to enhance project focus and goal achievement.

  • Decision-Making: Can facilitate group decision-making processes, build consensus, and commit to a course of action even in the face of uncertainty.

  • Technical Expertise: Can demonstrate a high level of technical expertise in a specified area and can serve as a resource for others.

Skill Level Requirements

  • Strong understanding of ITIL processes, including Change Management, Release Management, Incident Management, and Problem Management.

  • Experience utilizing ServiceNow Change and Release Management modules.

  • Proven ability to lead CAB/eCAB meetings and facilitate governance forums.

  • Strong stakeholder management and leadership capabilities.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Analytical mindset with a focus on metrics, reporting, risk management, and continuous improvement.

  • Ability to work effectively in global, cross-functional environments

Other Requirements

  • Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience required

  • 10+ years of experience in Change Management, Release Management, IT Service Management (ITSM), or related governance roles.

  • Experience working within global, cross-functional organizations.

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, or a related field.

  • Ability to travel 20%

Certification
  • ITIL certification is strongly desired.

Preferred
  • Project Management experience.

  • Agile methodology experience.

The estimated annual pay range for this position is $100,000 - $150,000 which includes a base salary. The compensation for this position is dependent on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location and, therefore, will vary from individual to individual. Benefits may include, but are not limited to, medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending.  

Equal Employment Opportunity – M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status 

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
  • 10+ years of experience in Change Management, Release Management, ITSM, or related governance roles
  • Strong understanding of ITIL processes including Change, Release, Incident, and Problem Management
  • Experience utilizing ServiceNow Change and Release Management modules
  • Proven ability to lead CAB/eCAB meetings and facilitate governance forums
  • Strong stakeholder management and leadership capabilities
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Analytical mindset with focus on metrics, reporting, risk management, and continuous improvement
  • Ability to work effectively in global, cross-functional environments
  • Ability to travel up to 20%
  • ITIL certification
  • Project Management experience
  • Agile methodology experience

SHI International Corp. Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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  • Healthcare Strength Feedback suggests the medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy offerings are comprehensive, with multiple plan options, telemedicine access, and solid ancillary coverage.
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The Company
HQ: Somerset, NJ
7,309 Employees

What We Do

Think of SHI as your personal technology concierge. We connect your team with the IT solutions and services you need to support your organizational growth and employee experience. Whether you’re building a modern hybrid workplace, defending against an evolving threat landscape, making the cloud work harder for you, or searching for ways to optimize your software portfolio, our friendly 6,000-person team is ready to solve what’s next for your organization. Our in-house data center integration, device configuration, and deployment and license advisory services, plus our top-tier status with vendors and flexible financing make life simpler for IT decision makers. Execute your IT vision with stress-free, scalable solutions you – and your people – will love. SHI is proud to be the largest Minority/Woman Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) in the United States.

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