Integration Release Manager
Integration Release Manager
This is with a global IT services firm for a leading health insurance provider in the USA.
Client Location USA
Work Environment is remote from Canada
Contract - 6 months, possible renewal
Target rate range: $45-53hr B2B
Project description
The Integration Release Manager (IRM) role has historically required a hybrid skill set. While it is anchored in integration, release management, and SDLC coordination, the role also demands a strong understanding of network and infrastructure domains to successfully plan, execute, and govern complex network cutovers during integrations. The IRM is expected to:
Lead and orchestrate end-to-end integration releases, including network cutovers
Possess sufficient network/infrastructure knowledge to drive planning, execution, and risk mitigation
Communicate effectively and manage a diverse set of technical and business stakeholders
In the past, we have held direct walkthroughs with the hiring manager to ensure clear visibility into the role’s scope and expectations.
From a practical standpoint, we are looking for profiles with experience and skill sets who have successfully operated at the intersection of release management and infrastructure including:
- Defining work strategies, aligning these with resources and desired client outcomes, and oversight of planning and execution of the work
- Ensuring technology solutions are managed to support business strategies, often working with senior management
- Directing the integration of technical aspects of all related projects/programs.
- Monitoring financials to ensure budget compliance
Responsibilities
Role Overview
Strong understanding of network and infrastructure domains to successfully plan, execute, and govern complex network cutovers during integrations
Experience in managing IT Projects, initiatives and deliverables. Experience with Integration processes & practices, methodologies and terminology Excellent collaboration, negotiation and influencing skills. Experience with hardware and software provisioning, procurement, contract interpretation and or compliance policies and processes. Understanding of IT experience (Infrastructure, Networking and Datacenter Migration), including Microsoft email solutions. Analysis of requirements and documentation. Project Issue and Risk mitigation/resolution. Implementation/Deployment plan creation and management. Project Communication and follow-up. Demonstrated experience managing multiple technical project deployments of varying complexity across global team. Strong experience utilizing SDLC and Integration methodologies to complete project implementation/deployments. Supervisory experience not mandatory EL1 (PG26)
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor degree
Required AI Skills:
All contractor resources are expected to demonstrate baseline proficiency in enterprise-approved AI tools as part of their day-to-day responsibilities. This includes, but is not limited to:
-Consistent Use: Maintain a minimum of 90% weekly usage of AI tools such as GitHub Copilot, Microsoft 365 Copilot, and other GenAI platforms approved by the enterprise.
-Applied Productivity: Leverage AI tools to enhance coding, documentation, data analysis, and decision-making workflows.
-Continuous Learning: Stay current with evolving AI capabilities and features, and apply them to improve delivery quality and velocity.
Skills / Must have
IRM role needs a strong PM with Infrastructure background
Scrum Master/ System Analyst (SM, Agile, Coach) Experience as an IT Project Administrator/Coordinator on large complex IT projects.
Previous infrastructure technology experience such as server, network, IT security, and data center infrastructure, for application, middleware, database and web environments.
Proficiency with MS Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Experience with financial and time reporting in a project environment.
Work with a sense of urgency and ability to use considerable judgment to determine solutions, necessary escalations and to seek guidance on complex problems. Supervisory experience not mandatory
Nice to have
PMP Cert is a plus
Certified Scrum Master certification is a plus
NOTE:
G.G. Consulting Group uses advanced ATS systems to track and manage candidates and jobs. We do not use AI tools for candidate screening.
This is with a global IT services firm for a leading health insurance provider in the USA.
Client Location USA
Work Environment is remote from Canada
Contract - 6 months, possible renewal
Target rate range: $45-53hr B2B
Project description
The Integration Release Manager (IRM) role has historically required a hybrid skill set. While it is anchored in integration, release management, and SDLC coordination, the role also demands a strong understanding of network and infrastructure domains to successfully plan, execute, and govern complex network cutovers during integrations. The IRM is expected to:
Lead and orchestrate end-to-end integration releases, including network cutovers
Possess sufficient network/infrastructure knowledge to drive planning, execution, and risk mitigation
Communicate effectively and manage a diverse set of technical and business stakeholders
In the past, we have held direct walkthroughs with the hiring manager to ensure clear visibility into the role’s scope and expectations.
From a practical standpoint, we are looking for profiles with experience and skill sets who have successfully operated at the intersection of release management and infrastructure including:
- Defining work strategies, aligning these with resources and desired client outcomes, and oversight of planning and execution of the work
- Ensuring technology solutions are managed to support business strategies, often working with senior management
- Directing the integration of technical aspects of all related projects/programs.
- Monitoring financials to ensure budget compliance
Responsibilities
Role Overview
Strong understanding of network and infrastructure domains to successfully plan, execute, and govern complex network cutovers during integrations
Experience in managing IT Projects, initiatives and deliverables. Experience with Integration processes & practices, methodologies and terminology Excellent collaboration, negotiation and influencing skills. Experience with hardware and software provisioning, procurement, contract interpretation and or compliance policies and processes. Understanding of IT experience (Infrastructure, Networking and Datacenter Migration), including Microsoft email solutions. Analysis of requirements and documentation. Project Issue and Risk mitigation/resolution. Implementation/Deployment plan creation and management. Project Communication and follow-up. Demonstrated experience managing multiple technical project deployments of varying complexity across global team. Strong experience utilizing SDLC and Integration methodologies to complete project implementation/deployments. Supervisory experience not mandatory EL1 (PG26)
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor degree
Required AI Skills:
All contractor resources are expected to demonstrate baseline proficiency in enterprise-approved AI tools as part of their day-to-day responsibilities. This includes, but is not limited to:
-Consistent Use: Maintain a minimum of 90% weekly usage of AI tools such as GitHub Copilot, Microsoft 365 Copilot, and other GenAI platforms approved by the enterprise.
-Applied Productivity: Leverage AI tools to enhance coding, documentation, data analysis, and decision-making workflows.
-Continuous Learning: Stay current with evolving AI capabilities and features, and apply them to improve delivery quality and velocity.
Skills / Must have
IRM role needs a strong PM with Infrastructure background
Scrum Master/ System Analyst (SM, Agile, Coach) Experience as an IT Project Administrator/Coordinator on large complex IT projects.
Previous infrastructure technology experience such as server, network, IT security, and data center infrastructure, for application, middleware, database and web environments.
Proficiency with MS Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Experience with financial and time reporting in a project environment.
Work with a sense of urgency and ability to use considerable judgment to determine solutions, necessary escalations and to seek guidance on complex problems. Supervisory experience not mandatory
Nice to have
PMP Cert is a plus
Certified Scrum Master certification is a plus
NOTE:
G.G. Consulting Group uses advanced ATS systems to track and manage candidates and jobs. We do not use AI tools for candidate screening.
Job Title
Integration Release Manager
Integration Release Manager
Job Type
Contract Full-Time
Contract Full-Time
Location
Wfm ON
Wfm ON
Country
Canada
Canada