3.9| ||Full-time|5 hours ago| Full Job Description *** Cognizant will not sponsor H-1b or other U.S. work authorization for this role. *** We continuously seek exceptional associates when recruiting new employees. We pride ourselves on having extensive experience working with clients in all major markets. Cognizant's delivery model is infused with a distinct culture of high customer happiness. We consistently deliver positive relationships, cost reductions and business results. At Cognizant, we believe those who challenge the way they work today will own the way tomorrow. Are you ready to be a change-maker? We are currently seeking highly a skilled Salesforce Release Manager with experience in large end-to-end implementations of Salesforce. We are seeking out the best problem-solvers, idea-makers, and high-energy Salesforce professionals for our fast-growing practice area. We need people with good instincts and a positive outlook that can overcome any obstacle. Responsibilities: Define and implement a standardized deployment process that delivers patches, minor enhancements and major releases Automate whenever possible, optimizing efficiency and quality of delivery, including managing resources to implement automation tools Facilitate release activities across all Salesforce development teams, ensuring easy and timely deployments across environments (e. g. Salesforce. com) Facilitate release activities for the Salesforce CRM project Set and manage to consistent deployment schedules, accounting for any dependencies and risks along the way; identify issues and perform root-cause analysis to ensure they are not repeated. Define and manage change control process for development, where quality is ensured in a fast-paced, iterative environment Define release readiness criteria and ensure all changes meet criteria prior to deployment Work with developers to co-ordinate resolution of merge conflicts, deployment errors and meet code coverage criteria Track release metrics to drive improvement and report successes/failures to stakeholders Basic Qualifications : At least 5 years of experience in Release Management and Change Management At least 5 years of experience in JIRA or ServiceNow etc. as a ticketing tool. Experience with implementation and maintenance of SDLC tools like JIRA. Experience designing configuring and customizing new applications and modules in any SDLC/project management tool. Experience troubleshooting issues pertaining to release management Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of DevOps methodology and Salesforce DevOps implementation will be an added plus An advanced degree is a plus. Salesforce certifications would also be an advantage. Our strength is built on our ability to work together. Our diverse backgrounds offer different perspectives and new ways of thinking. It encourages lively discussions, inspires thought leadership, and helps us build better solutions for our clients. We want someone who thrives in this setting and is inspired to craft meaningful solutions through true collaboration. If you’re comfortable with ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we’d love to hear from you. Employee Status : Full Time Employee Shift : Day Job Travel : Yes, 75 % of the Time Job Posting : Sep 08 2020 About Cognizant Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant is ranked 194 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com or follow us @USJobsCognizant. Cognizant is recognized as a Military Friendly Employer and is a coalition member of the Veteran Jobs Mission. Our Cognizant Veterans Network assists Veterans in building and growing a career at Cognizant that allows them to leverage the leadership, loyalty, integrity, and commitment to excellence instilled in them through participation in military service. Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender, identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you have a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.