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CMT Services, Inc. lists this Salesforce Release Manager opportunity in adelphi, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Title: Salesforce Release Manager
Location: University of Maryland Global Campus, 3501 University Blvd. East, Adelphi, MD 20783
Period of Performance: 1 year, 40 hours per week (no overtime).
Position Summary
The Salesforce Release Manager supports and coordinates the release process across multiple Salesforce orgs. The Manager helps ensure that releases are delivered on time, within scope, and of high quality. The Manager collaborates with cross‑functional teams, including development, QA, and business stakeholders, to facilitate smooth and efficient release cycles across weekly, 3‑week, and project‑based releases. They assist with back‑promoting changes across lower‑level orgs to keep all environments in sync. The resource reports to the Sr. Salesforce Technical Architect.
Responsibilities
Develop solutions using Salesforce platform
Build and run custom demonstrations and deliver Proof of Concepts (POC) using Salesforce
Ensure the Salesforce.com technical design aligns to overall enterprise architecture and scales well
Develop and author technical business solutions, product presentations, and demonstrations
Work in cross‑functional teams with a solution‑focused mindset
Adhere to AccelerEd DevOps and change management process, including attendance at daily scrum meetings
Document processes, errors, and changes
Evaluate & install new Salesforce releases, including training and support
Maintain Service Cloud, including case management and omni‑channel
Manage Salesforce roles, profiles, sharing rules, advanced flows, and groups
Develop advanced flow‑based automation including screen flows, auto‑launched flows, and omni‑channel flows
Optimize Salesforce systems and products
Perform database maintenance tasks and diagnostic tests
Manage workforce planning, with direction by the AccelerEd team
Accommodate AccelerEd’s normal business operating hours of 8:00 am to 6:00 pm ET
Participate in 15‑day AccelerEd sprints with 2 days for planning, retrospective, and buffer time, and 13 working days to complete tasks
Complete 2 points per day per developer during sprints to track progress
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (preferred)
3–5 years of experience in Salesforce release management, ideally across multiple Salesforce orgs
3–5 years of experience as a Salesforce Administrator or Developer
Hands‑on experience with CI/CD pipeline management, preferably with Copado or similar tools
Practical experience with Salesforce deployments (change sets, ANT migration, Salesforce DX)
Familiarity with SDLC and Agile methodologies (sprints, scrums, backlog management)
Solid understanding of Salesforce best practices and functionality
Required Qualifications
Salesforce Certified Administrator
Copado Fundamentals I certification (Fundamentals II preferred)
Preferred Qualifications
Salesforce Platform App Builder or Developer certification
Experience with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, ADO)
Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills during release cycles
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Working knowledge of Salesforce architecture (sandboxes, production, metadata management)
Experience with release automation and version control (Copado, Git, Jenkins, Bitbucket, SFDX)
Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines with attention to detail
Strong collaboration and communication skills for cross‑functional teamwork
Proactive, organized, and committed to continuous improvement in release processes
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