In-Market Release Technical Program Manager

In-Market Release Technical Program Manager
Location: Fully Remote - US Only
Duration: 6-months contract with possibility for extension
Pay Rate: $120/hr on W2
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision; paid vacation/sick leave; 401k

Our client's team are seeking an In-Market Release Technical Program Manager with experience managing software releases for consumer electronic products .
This role is focused on managing software releases for in-market wearable products, ensuring timely delivery, quality, and compliance across multiple platforms and regions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Release Management: Own the end-to-end software release process for in-market wearable products, including planning, execution, and post-release monitoring. Coordinate release schedules, milestones, and deliverables with cross-functional teams (engineering, QA, product, operations, and support). Drive release readiness reviews and ensure all release criteria are met.
• Stakeholder Communication:  Serve as the primary point of contact for release status, risks, and issues for internal and external stakeholders. Provide clear, concise updates and documentation throughout the release lifecycle.
• Risk & Issue Management:  Identify, track, and mitigate risks and issues related to software releases. Escalate critical blockers and drive resolution with appropriate teams.
• Process Improvement: Continuously improve release processes, tools, and documentation to optimize efficiency and quality. Implement best practices for release management in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Compliance & Quality: Ensure releases meet regulatory, security, and quality standards for all supported markets. Partner with QA and compliance teams to validate release artifacts and documentation.

Must-Have Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in technical program management, release management, or software project management.
• Experience managing software releases for consumer electronics or wearable products.
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with release management tools and methodologies (e.g., Jira, Confluence, CI/CD pipelines).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional, global team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with in-market support and release management for multiple regions (e.g., North America, EMEA, APAC).
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements for consumer electronics.
• Technical background in software development or QA for embedded systems or mobile platforms. 

Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.