Discover. A brighter future.

　　With us, you’ll do meaningful work from Day 1. Our collaborative culture is built on three core behaviors: We Play to Win, We Get Better Every Day & We Succeed Together. And we mean it — we want you to grow and make a difference at one of the world's leading digital banking and payments companies. We value what makes you unique so that you have an opportunity to shine.

　　Come build your future, while being the reason millions of people find a brighter financial future with Discover.

　　Job Description:

　　At Discover, be part of a culture where diversity, teamwork and collaboration reign. Join a company that is just as employee-focused as it is on its customers and is consistently awarded for both. We’re all about people, and our employees are why Discover is a great place to work. Be the reason we help millions of consumers build a brighter financial future and achieve yours along the way with a rewarding career.

　　Responsible for the Release Management lifecycle, which includes scheduling, coordinating, and managing releases across the Agile Release Train (ART). Releases include, but are not limited to, application updates, operating system patches, security improvements, and hardware upgrades. The Release Manager also recommends the tools and services to help product management and scrum teams manage and deploy releases into the ART's non-production and production environments. Develops and coaches' teams to be able to identify, manage, and escalate risk, and effectively manages risk within the teams you oversee.

　　Responsibilities

　　Manages relationships and coordinates work between different teams across all locations. Partners with Scrum and system teams to create awareness of priority and schedule of deployment activities through environments to ensure the focus is sustained on the highest priority technical and business features. Works with stakeholders to prioritize and schedule features for release. Leads developers to understand the impact of branches and code merges.

　　Plans release windows and cycles across the Portfolio/ART, managing and resolving issues that affect scope, schedule and quality. Leads the coordinating release content and effort based on the prioritization of business value. Measures and monitors progress to ensure application releases are delivered on time and within budget.

　　Conducts Release Readiness reviews, Milestone Reviews, and Business Go/No-Go reviews. Leads and coordinates Go-Live activities, including executing deployment plans and checklists.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　At a minimum, here’s what we need from you:

　　Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, or related field

　　Experience in Software Release Management, or related field

　　Experience in DevOps/Automation, or related field

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Bonus Points If You Have:

　　Strong accountability and progression of the release process

　　Implementation and validation plan development

　　Coordination of several application teams within twice monthly release schedule

　　What are you waiting for? Apply today!

　　And by the way, while you’re waiting to hear from us, don’t forget to check out the great benefits Discover offers.

　　The same way we treat our employees is how we treat all applicants – with respect. Discover Financial Services is an equal opportunity employer (EEO is the law (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm) ). We thrive on diversity & inclusion. You will be treated fairly throughout our recruiting process and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in consideration for a career at Discover.

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　　Application Deadline:

　　The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Jan-27-2024. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The posting may be available past this date, but it is not guaranteed.

　　Compensation:

　　The base pay for this position generally ranges between $88,500.00 to $149,300.00. Additional incentives may be provided as part of a market competitive total compensation package. Factors, such as but not limited to, geographical location, relevant experience, education, and skill level may impact the pay for this position.

　　Benefits:

　　We also offer a range of benefits and programs based on eligibility. These benefits include:

　　Paid Parental Leave

　　Paid Time Off

　　401(k) Plan

　　Medical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings Account

　　STD, Life, LTD and AD&D

　　Recognition Program

　　Education Assistance

　　Commuter Benefits

　　Family Support Programs

　　Employee Stock Purchase Plan

　　Learn more at MyDiscoverBenefits.com .

　　What are you waiting for? Apply today!

　　All Discover employees place our customers at the very center of our work. To deliver on our promises to our customers, each of us contribute every day to a culture that values compliance and risk management.

　　Discover is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Discover is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status. (Know Your Rights) (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.eeoc.gov/poster__;!!MjXRb4uW6x5k!ABIVgRw0WsyX2wfQC-pKxK3V9X4h1NBUGgjO7EM8PTvp5MNRgpEuVC_jVk0fcn_ISAZjmwkbLuUIrj8mFedCBkyz$)