Principal, Business Release Manager

Project Manager

Lead and oversee the planning, scheduling, coordination, and deployment of projects and software releases across multiple business portfolio platforms. Collaborate strategically with business portfolio leaders, business project teams, senior leadership, and Production Support within the Strategic Planning Office (SPO), Release Train Engineers (RTEs), technology release managers, and technology development partners including Quality Assurance. Drive smooth and timely delivery of software products and updates.

Responsibilities :

• Plan and manage numerous projects, enhancements, and system maintenance type of changes across various environments (i.e., development, staging, production).
• Drive the coordination of release schedules and ensure alignment with business goals and timelines in a hybrid model of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure readiness for release (business project teams, development, QA, DevOps).
• Act as a point of escalation within the organization, including IT and business partners.
• Provide subject matter expertise and guidance to leadership and stakeholders on software release status, requiring advanced analysis and functionality.
• Manage risks and resolve issues that affect release scope, schedule, and quality.
• Maintain release documentation, including plans, procedures, and post-release reports.
• Monitor and report on release progress, metrics, and outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with change management and governance processes.
• Continuously improve release processes and tools for efficiency and reliability.
• Foster a collaborative, success-oriented team environment where resources are empowered and accountable.

Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, information technology, or a related field.

Ten years of experience in release management, business program management, software development, or DevOps.

Five years of experience working with cross-functional teams and staff of all levels.

Ability to coordinate and enact change through cross-functional teams towards task completion and facilitate consensus across key IT personnel, absent of a direct reporting relationship.

Problem solving skills and ability to work and prioritize in a dynamic changing agile environment with tight deadlines.

Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal, and relationship management skills.

Ability to synthesize data and clearly articulate necessary information to executive leaders.

Ability to question data and provide appropriate analysis to challenge status quo; identifies unexplored possibilities for improving outcomes.

Deep understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.

Experience with project management tools (JIRA).

Familiarity with version control systems.

Preferred Qualifications :

Master's degree in information technology, business administration, or related field.

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Certification in Agile, Scrum, or Release Management.

Working Conditions :

Hybrid

Location :

Cedar Rapids, IA

Denver, CO

Philadelphia, PA

The salary for this position generally ranges between $128,000 - $140,000 annually. Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.

Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan / Individual Performance and is at the Company's discretion.

This job description is not a contract of employment nor for any specific job responsibilities. The Company may change, add to, remove, or revoke the terms of this job description at its discretion. Managers may assign other duties and responsibilities as needed. In the event an employee or applicant requests or requires an accommodation to perform job functions, the applicable HR Business Partner should be contacted to evaluate the accommodation request.

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees.

Compensation Benefits :

Competitive Pay

Bonus for Eligible Employees

Benefits Package :

Pension Plan

401k Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Disability Insurance

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee Discounts

Career Training & Development Opportunities

Health and Work / Life Balance Benefits :

Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.

Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).

Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars.

Parental Leave fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.

Adoption Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

College Coach Program

Back-Up Care Program

PTO for Volunteer Hours

Employee Matching Gifts Program

Employee Resource Groups

Inclusion and Diversity Programs

Employee Recognition Program

Referral Bonus Programs

We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a work environment filled with exceptional individuals. We're thrilled to have been recognized for our efforts through the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, Dave Thomas Adoption Friendly Advocate, and several Seramount lists, including the Inclusion Index, 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Best Companies for Dads, and Top 75 Companies for Executive Women.

To foster a culture of inclusivity throughout our workforce, workplace, and marketplace, Transamerica offers a wide range of diversity and inclusion programs. This includes our company-sponsored, employee-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees. They provide a supportive environment to help us better appreciate our similarities and differences and understand how they benefit us all.

We believe our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls. That's why we created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation in 1994. Through a mix of financial grants and the volunteer efforts of our employees, the foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on the things that matter most to our people in the communities where we live and work.

Aegon acquired the Transamerica business in 1999. Since its start in 1844, Aegon has grown into an international company serving more than 23.9 million people across the globe. It offers investment, protection, and retirement solutions, always with a clear purpose : Helping people live their best lives. As a leading global investor and employer, the company seeks to have a positive impact by addressing critical environmental and societal issues, with a focus on climate change and inclusion and diversity.