**J** **ob Title: Release Manager – Windows Server Program** **Location: Remote – Redmond, WA** **Job Type: Contract** **Role Summary** Our client, the Global Leader in Technology is seeking a **Release Manager** to support the planning, coordination, and execution of Windows Server releases. This role is essential to the success of product lifecycle delivery and will directly contribute to the shipping of Windows Server builds, with an emphasis on release management, reporting, and communication. The ideal candidate has an engineering background, experience with MS Office technologies, particularly Windows development and release, and a track record of successful cross-functional collaboration. **About the Team** Join a high-impact engineering team responsible for one of the largest and most recognizable technology platforms in the world: Windows Server. This team leads the charge on product release management, ensuring quality, compliance, and seamless delivery to customers globally. **Key Responsibilities** + Drive and execute Windows Server product releases from planning through deployment + Own and manage Azure DevOps (ADO) workflows and pipelines related to release tracking + Collaborate across engineering, product, and customer-facing teams to coordinate release activities + Ensure compliance with localization, OEM, and regulatory standards during product launch + Generate and maintain dashboards and status reports for internal stakeholders + Communicate effectively via email and meetings, balancing multiple stakeholders and priorities + Act as the point of contact for release health, risks, and readiness + Prepare and support release documentation and cross-team release notes **Daily Work Breakdown** + **20%** Meetings with internal and external stakeholders + **30%** Azure DevOps (ADO) tracking and management + **30%** Email communication and coordination + **20%** Dashboards and reporting activities **Why This Role is Exciting** + **Customer Impact:** Directly influence what customers receive and experience + **Engineering Environment:** Work within a high-caliber engineering organization + **Scale:** Be part of one of the largest product releases in the world + **Ownership:** Help shape the release process of an enterprise-critical platform **Required Qualifications** + Minimum **4 years of experience** in program management, release management, or related technical fields + Proven track record in **collaboration** , **negotiation** , and **driving positive outcomes** + Strong background in **Windows development or release** functions such as localization, compliance, OEM, or launch management + Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience) If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you! **About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of:** **Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells** _ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands –_ **_Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells_** _–_ creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent. ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.