Implementation Release Manager (Remote)

Posted 4 Days Ago
Hiring Remotely in Santa Ana, CA, USA
In-Office or Remote
85K-113K Annually
Mid level
Insurance • Real Estate
The Role
Coordinates business and operational readiness for product and process releases. Partners with product, process, validation, learning, marketing, and implementation teams to track testing, training, communications, documentation, risks, dependencies, and go/no-go decisions. Assesses impacts on workflows and end users, ensures implementation teams are prepared, supports release governance, and recommends improvements based on release outcomes and feedback.
Summary Generated by Built In
Who We AreJoin a team that puts its People First! Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for eleven consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com.

What We DoThe Implementation Release Manager coordinates business and operational readiness for new product and process releases impacting end users. Partners across Implementation, Product, Process, Business Validation, Learning & Development, Product Marketing, and other stakeholders to ensure releases are appropriately tested, communicated, documented, and supported. Serves as a central point of coordination for release readiness, identifying risks and dependencies and providing visibility into upcoming changes and their impact on users. While Product and Engineering own technical deployment, this role focuses on preparing the business and Implementation teams to support successful release adoption.

HOW YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE

  • Coordinate business and operational readiness activities for upcoming product and process releases, including timing, audience, impact, and dependencies.  
  • Maintain centralized visibility into the release pipeline and overall readiness of upcoming changes.  
  • Partner with Product, Process, Business Validation, Learning & Development, Product Marketing, and Implementation teams to coordinate release requirements and handoffs.  
  • Track readiness across testing, training, communications, documentation, and implementation support.  
  • Identify and escalate gaps, risks, and dependencies that may impact release readiness or the end-user experience.  
  • Support release go/no-go decisions by providing visibility into business, operational, and user readiness.  
  • Assess how product and process changes may affect existing workflows and communicate relevant impacts to Implementation teams and stakeholders.  
  • Ensure Implementation teams have appropriate advance visibility and information to effectively support users through releases.  
  • Support consistent release governance and adherence to established release readiness requirements.  
  • Monitor release outcomes and user feedback and recommend improvements to release processes, coordination, and cross-functional handoffs. 

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

Required Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
  • Typically have 4+ years of related experience. 
  • Experience in implementation, program or project management, business operations, operational readiness, deployment, or a related field. 
  • Experience coordinating initiatives across technical, operational, and business teams.  
  • Experience supporting product, process, technology, or other organizational change and release activities preferred. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

  • Knowledge of release management, operational readiness, change adoption, and implementation practices.  
  • Strong organizational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, stakeholders, and dependencies.  
  • Ability to identify risks and gaps, evaluate impacts, and facilitate appropriate resolution and escalation.  
  • Ability to translate product and technical changes into clear business, operational, and end-user impacts.  
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.  
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to synthesize and communicate complex information.  
  • Ability to facilitate cross-functional alignment and influence stakeholders without direct authority.  
  • Ability to build effective working relationships across technical and business functions.  
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.  
  • Proficiency with collaboration, project management, and workflow management tools. 

Pay Range: $85,000.00 - $113,300.00 Annually
This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location.

** Note that the following statements only apply to candidates who will be working from an unincorporated area within Los Angeles County. **

First American will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (e.g., the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act).

First American intends to conduct a review of an applicant’s criminal history in connection with a conditional offer. First American reasonably believes that a criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following material job duties for this position potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: handling of confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to First American or its customers, administrating or facilitating financial transactions, and the ability to meet customer-imposed criminal history requirements.

What We OfferBy choice, we don’t simply accept individuality – we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First culture is inclusive for all employees - not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it's the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.

Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Typically 4+ years of related experience
  • Experience in implementation, program or project management, business operations, operational readiness, deployment, or a related field
  • Experience coordinating initiatives across technical, operational, and business teams
  • Experience supporting product, process, technology, organizational change, or release activities
  • Knowledge of release management, operational readiness, change adoption, and implementation practices
  • Strong organizational and project coordination skills, including managing priorities, stakeholders, and dependencies
  • Ability to identify risks and gaps, evaluate impacts, and facilitate resolution and escalation
  • Ability to translate product and technical changes into business, operational, and end-user impacts
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to facilitate cross-functional alignment and influence stakeholders without direct authority
  • Ability to build effective relationships across technical and business functions
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
  • Proficiency with collaboration, project management, and workflow management tools

First American Title Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about First American Title and has not been reviewed or approved by First American Title.

  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, vision, telehealth, and healthcare advocacy services, and is often described as a strong point. Low‑cost options in some cases help overall compensation feel more reasonable.
  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) savings plan with a company match is part of the package. This retirement support is highlighted as helping to offset base‑pay concerns in several roles.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee stock purchase plan is available and viewed favorably. Access to discounted equity contributes to the perceived competitiveness of total rewards.

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The Company
HQ: Grand Rapids, MI
13,104 Employees
Year Founded: 1889

What We Do

First American provides financial services through its Title Insurance and Services segment and its Specialty Insurance segment. The First American Family of Companies’ core business lines include title insurance and closing/settlement services; title plant management services; title and other real property records and images; valuation products and services; home warranty products; property and casualty insurance; and banking, trust, and investment advisory services. First American Title Insurance Company provides comprehensive title insurance protection and professional settlement services for homebuyers and sellers, real estate agents and brokers, mortgage lenders, commercial property professionals, homebuilders and developers, title agencies and legal professionals to facilitate real estate purchases, construction, refinances or equity loans. First American's thorough title searches, title clearance and title insurance policies help to produce clear property titles and enable the efficient transfer of real estate. As one of the largest title insurance companies in the nation, First American offers title insurance and settlement services through its direct operations and an extensive network of agents throughout the United States and internationally. First American Title Insurance Company traces its history to 1889 and is the largest subsidiary of First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF).

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