Deputy Release Consultant

Summary

Accenture Federal Services helps the US federal government strengthen national security, public safety, civilian, and health missions through technology and ingenuity. The Deputy Release Manager supports the planning, coordination, and delivery of software releases across multiple projects, partnering with program and project managers to manage schedules, stakeholders, quality, and risks.

Responsibilities

• You’ll partner closely with program and project managers to ensure releases land on time, meet quality expectations, and align with broader project objectives
• You’ll help manage release schedules, oversee multiple concurrent releases, maintain alignment with stakeholders, and keep risks or issues visible and under control
• You’ll also gain hands-on experience with release management tools such as version control systems, deployment automation platforms, and release scheduling software—key elements in maintaining smooth and efficient release operations
• Assisting in planning, coordinating, and managing software releases
• Working with program and project managers to support successful release execution
• Communicating release schedules, milestones, and updates to stakeholders
• Identifying, tracking, and helping mitigate release-related risks
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to maintain high-quality, predictable release processes

Skills

• 2 years of experience in Release Management and Program / Project Management
• 2 years of communications experience
• 2 years of experience managing or contributing to complex, multi-team projects
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance
• Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States
• Familiarity with release automation and deployment tools
• Experience with version control platforms (e.g., Git-based systems)
• Background in managing concurrent releases across large programs
• A knack for identifying risks early and keeping teams aligned
• Comfort working in fast-paced, iterative software delivery environments

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 2 years of experience in Release Management and Program / Project Management
• 2 years of communications experience
• 2 years of experience managing or contributing to complex, multi-team projects
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance
• Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States

Nice to Haves

• Familiarity with release automation and deployment tools
• Experience with version control platforms (e.g., Git-based systems)
• Background in managing concurrent releases across large programs
• A knack for identifying risks early and keeping teams aligned
• Comfort working in fast-paced, iterative software delivery environments

Benefits

• Remote work arrangement
• Hands-on experience
• Certifications
• Industry training
• Opportunities to grow, learn and thrive