Third Party and Release Manager

At Emerson, we thrive on innovation, bold ideas and empowering our team to achieve breakthrough results.

We are currently looking for a highly motivated, driven and dynamic manager eager to take on the exciting challenge of continuously optimizing third party software integrations for long term success while leading flawless execution of product releases and launches.

As a Third-Party and Release Manager, you will be integral to driving the success of our solutions.

This unique, high-visibility, high-impact role gives you the opportunity to combine strategy, technology and business while seamlessly leading and managing critical vendor partnerships.

If you are passionate about building strong vendor relationships, collaborating with diverse and dedicated teams, being instrumental in delivering innovative products, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for!
 

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:


* Own the end-to-end third-party management process—ensuring smooth updates, seamless integrations, and quick resolution of any issues that may arise


* Lead the evaluation and selection process for new third-party software, ensuring thorough vetting process and alignment with product requirements and business needs.


* Manage strategic relationships with our key third-party software vendors, ensuring ongoing alignment with our needs and objectives.

You’ll be the strategic point of contact, managing negotiations, updates, and integrations.


* Collaborate with internal teams to identify and resolve any issues related to third-party software, ensuring smooth integration and optimal performance.


* Manage and maintain strong relationships with third-party software vendors, ensuring on-time delivery, high performance, and compliance with contractual agreements.


* Track software updates, patches, and new releases from third-party vendors, ensuring that they are implemented efficiently and without disruption. 

In addition to your key role in managing third party, you will be expected to take on release management for each assigned product release.

This includes: 


* Leading, managing, taking full ownership of the end-to-end release process for assigned product releases, ensuring that product launch is smooth, successful, and meets customer expectations and with the highest quality levels.


* Collaborating and working closely with product Agile Release Train leaders, development, and other cross-functional stakeholders to align on release milestones and ensure thorough preparation for successful delivery


* Establishing, tracking and maintaining release milestones, continuously evaluating release health, closely monitoring progress and proactively mitigate potential risks to maintain momentum


* Capturing post-release feedback and implementing ongoing improvements to optimize effectiveness of future releases.


* Implementing and continuously improving release management best practices to e...