Ironclad is the #1 contract lifecycle management platform for innovative companies. Every company, in every country, in every industry runs on contracts, but managing these contracts slows companies down and costs them millions of dollars. L’Oréal, Staples, Mastercard, and other leading innovators use Ironclad to collaborate and negotiate on contracts, accelerate contracting while maintaining compliance, and turn contracts into critical carriers of operational business intelligence. It’s the only platform flexible enough to handle every type of contract workflow, whether a sales agreement, an HR agreement or a complex NDA.
Ironclad is writing the narrative that shows how beautiful and functional contracting will change business. We’re a leader in the Forrester Wave for Contract Lifecycle Management. We have been recognized as a Fortune Great Place to Work for four consecutive years. Our innovation and work culture have been recognized by Glassdoor's Best Places to Work 2023, Forbes’ 50 Most Promising AI Companies, Wing Venture Capital's Enterprise Tech 30, and Gartner's Magic Quadrant. We work in a highly collaborative environment, and strive to foster a positive, inclusive culture. We’re backed by leading investors like Accel, Y Combinator, Sequoia, and BOND. For more information, visit www.ironcladapp.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
About the Role:
The Release Manager has two primary responsibilities: 1) oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of our software deploy and release processes, and 2) manage our hotfix and incident response processes.
This role will collaborate closely with development teams, quality engineering, EPD operations, and other stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of our software ensuring:
Accurate planning and execution of our release plan
Code quality standards are met
Release quality standards are met
What you’ll be doing:
Manage the weekly code deployment process, including:
Coordinate the testing and verification work with QE & Devs for deployment signoff
Own the merges and branch promotions as part of the deployment process
Ensure all of the Post-deploy verifications are complete and are closed out
Understand and communicate the deployment and release calendars to ensure EPD knows when and where to merge changes and features are released on schedule
Shepherd the release process, including:
Maintain and update release calendar for deployments and releases
Manage all release items and coordination in Jira
Coordinate and manage all feature flags related to releases
Communicate feature flag states for upcoming releases
Push flag states on Demo and Prod according to cohorts
Prepare flag testing preparation with Engineering
Drive go/no go decisions
Manage hotfix deployment and incident reporting, including:
Cross-functional partnership and communication, including:
Partner with EPD Operations to understand and capture release dates for respective features
Partner with GTM team to ensure alignment on timelines to prepare external communications, internal enablement, and coordinated preparation for launches
Skills & Experience:
Experience with Agile methodologies, continuous integration and development tools (CI/CD) for a SaaS product
Project Management experience and planning mindset - Experience in managing projects, including scheduling, resource allocation, and risk management.
Proficient in using Git (or similar tooling) for version control systems
Strong and clear communication skills - Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders, including development teams, QE teams, and business units
Collaborative mindset to work and coordinate between cross-cutting departments
Ability to analyze and improve release processes for efficiency and effectiveness
3+ years of experience in a release management or related role
Benefits:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401k
Wellness reimbursement
Take what you need vacation policy
Generous parental leave for both primary and secondary caregivers
Base Salary Range: $145,000 - $160,000
The base salary range represents the minimum and maximum of the salary range for this position based at our San Francisco headquarters. The actual base salary offered for this position will depend on numerous factors, including individual proficiency, anticipated performance, and the location of the selected candidate. Our base salary is just one component of Ironclad’s competitive total rewards package, which also includes equity awards (a new hire grant, along with opportunities for additional awards throughout your tenure), competitive health and wellness benefits, and a commitment to career growth and development.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
