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    Release Analyst - Minneapolis, United States - CliftonLarsonAllen

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    CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services.

    Even with more than 8,500 people, 130 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you.

    CLA is dedicated to building a that invites different beliefs and perspectives to the table, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.

    CLA is looking to hire a Release Analyst to join our growing Internal IT team.


    About the role:

    The Release Analyst is a pivotal in overseeing and managing the packaging and delivery of software releases to production environments.

    This position involves monitoring release progress throughout the entire pipeline, ensuring consistent adherence to quality standards at each stage gate, and coordinating release activities at the portfolio, program, and team levels.

    The Associate IT Release Analyst will also oversee the enforcement of deployment schedules and release processes by software delivery teams, facilitate effective communication channels among various stakeholders, and work on continuous improvement of release management practices.


    As a Release Analyst, you will:

    Deployment Tactics:
    Schedule and coordinate deployment of new applications and enhancements. Lead release deployments during scheduled maintenance windows. Research and evaluate leading release management practices, tools, and technologies to support recommendations and optimize release management efforts.


    Release Operation:

    Develop and maintain the IT Release Calendar, collaborating closely with IT Development teams from different portfolios across the organization to create a comprehensive view of all releases.

    Submit changes requests to formally document and schedule modifications to the application.

    Align the proposed changes with the approved maintenance windows outlined in the Change Management process and obtain the necessary approvals to proceed.

    Assist with the definition of the IT strategic direction for release management tools when needed. Play a key role in measuring and monitoring progress to ensure that application releases align with plans and expectations. Lead and coordinate go-live activities, including executing deployment plans and checklists. Conduct release readiness reviews, milestones reviews, and business go/no-go reviews.


    Communication and Collaboration:

    Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to ensure the seamless and reliable delivery of software and systems, meeting business objectives and supporting business processes.

    Work with executive team members, decision-makers, and stakeholders to define business requirements and systems goals achievable through release management enhancements.

    Partner with Change Management for awareness and support of release efforts ensuring compliance with their approved processes and procedures. Attend CAB to present changes and get approvals.


    What you will need:

    • Minimum of 3 years of experience in IT, with exposure to release management or related roles.
    • Bachelor's degree in related field required (combination of education and experience may be considered a degree equivalent)

    Technical Competencies:
    Proficient with testing strategies. Familiarity with Service Now or similar tools, Azure DevOps, Microsoft teams. Software troubleshooting experience, application support expertise. Experience in overseeing the packaging, testing and deployment of software releases. Familiar with CI/CD.


    Our Perks:

    Flexible PTO (designed to offer flexible time away for you) Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave Paid Volunteer Time Off Mental health coverage Quarterly Wellness stipend Fertility benefits Complete list of benefits #LI-DJ1 Equal Opportunity Employer /AA Employer/Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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    Wellness at CLA To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.

    To view a complete list of benefits click .

    CLA is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.

    EOE/AA Employer/Vets/Disability


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