[Remote] Technical Program Manager – Release Management

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Blueprint is a technology solutions firm headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, dedicated to solving complex problems through innovative technology. The Technical Program Manager – Release Management will oversee the entire release management process, ensuring effective coordination and execution of release activities while utilizing Azure DevOps for tracking and reporting.ResponsibilitiesSupport the full release lifecycle for catalog items, including intake, validation, release coordination, and post-release trackingMonitor and manage active releases in Azure DevOps, ensuring work items, timelines, dependencies, risks, and blockers are accurate and up to dateReview new release requests and validate readiness before submission into downstream release processesCoordinate release timelines, milestones, deliverables, and dependencies across cross-functional stakeholdersTrack release status, risks, and blockers, and drive issue resolution to keep releases on scheduleDefine, maintain, and govern Azure DevOps structures, including Features, PBIs, Tasks, change requests, backlogs, iteration paths, and delivery timelinesEnsure Azure DevOps data is complete, accurate, and consistently maintained as the source of truth for release tracking and reportingCreate and maintain dashboards and reporting views that provide visibility into active releases, change requests, portfolio health, timelines, risks, and upcoming milestonesFacilitate stakeholder syncs, release readiness discussions, and governance-style reviews to align teams on release progress and requirementsSupport workflow execution activities such as asset list updates, go-to-market submissions, artifact validation, and release readiness checksIdentify gaps across release processes and related systems, and drive improvements to reduce duplication, rework, and inconsistenciesStandardize release management workflows, templates, field definitions, and tracking practices within Azure DevOpsSupport release communications, including stakeholder updates, monthly communications, change notices, and milestone remindersProvide ad hoc operational support for urgent changes, escalations, release-impacting issues, and portfolio execution activitiesSkills5+ years of experience in release management, program management, technical project management, or a similar structured delivery role3+ years of hands-on experience with Azure DevOps, including work item management, backlog management, iteration planning, dashboards, and reporting3+ years of experience with workflow management, process governance, lifecycle management, or operational process improvementExperience managing release lifecycles from intake through validation, execution, release, and post-release trackingStrong ability to coordinate cross-functional dependencies across engineering, operations, business, go-to-market, and portfolio stakeholdersExperience tracking risks, blockers, milestones, change requests, and delivery timelines in a structured delivery environmentStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify gaps, resolve inconsistencies, and improve workflowsStrong communication skills with the ability to provide clear status updates, stakeholder briefings, and leadership-level reportingAbility to operate independently, proactively follow up on open items, and drive stakeholders toward deadlines and release milestonesComfortable working in process-heavy, governance-driven environments where accuracy, consistency, and documentation are criticalExperience owning or improving Azure DevOps governance models, including work item hierarchies, templates, queries, dashboards, and reporting standardsExperience supporting catalog releases, product/service releases, portfolio operations, or go-to-market release workflowsExperience conducting gap analysis across multiple systems or workflows and resolving data inconsistenciesExperience creating release dashboards, portfolio health reports, milestone trackers, and executive status updatesExperience facilitating release readiness reviews, stakeholder syncs, governance reviews, or CAB-style meetingsExperience supporting release communications, change management, newsletters, stakeholder updates, or launch communicationsExperience validating release artifacts such as datasheets, asset lists, enablement materials, release documentation, or operational checklistsAbility to balance execution, process improvement, stakeholder coordination, and reporting responsibilities in a fast-paced environmentProven ability to improve release quality, reduce process gaps, and increase visibility into release executionBenefitsMedical, dental, and vision coverageFlexible Spending Account401k programCompetitive PTO offeringsParental LeaveOpportunities for professional growth and developmentCompany OverviewBlueprint is redefining the data solutions ecosystem. It was founded in 2013, and is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://bpcs.com/.Company H1B SponsorshipBlueprint has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 3 in 2025, 1 in 2024, 1 in 2023, 3 in 2021, 1 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.