Staff / Senior Deployment & Release Manager - jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Staff / Senior Deployment & Release Manager based in Canada.

This role offers the opportunity to lead the deployment and release strategy for advanced autonomous systems transforming the future of ground operations. You will ensure that complex software and hardware updates are delivered safely, reliably, and at scale across autonomous vehicle fleets. Working at the intersection of engineering, safety, systems, and product teams, you will design processes that enable confident and data-driven deployments. You will play a critical role in validating system readiness, managing operational risks, and maintaining high standards for safety-critical technology. This position requires both strategic oversight and deep technical understanding of autonomous systems, software releases, and operational environments. You will help shape scalable deployment frameworks that support innovation while meeting customer and regulatory expectations. Your work will directly contribute to the safe adoption of autonomous solutions across global aviation operations.

Accountabilities:

As a Staff / Senior Deployment & Release Manager, you will own the processes that ensure autonomous systems and software releases are verified, approved, and deployed safely. You will collaborate across engineering, safety, systems, and product teams to establish reliable operational workflows and support the scaling of autonomous fleet operations.

• Own and manage deployment approval processes for defined operational environments, ensuring systems meet safety and performance requirements before release.
• Ensure only validated, verified, and approved software configurations and vehicle systems are deployed into production environments.
• Support autonomous vehicle onboarding processes, including initial setup, commissioning, validation, and first operational deployments.
• Lead software release management activities, including release criteria, quality gates, testing requirements, and production approvals.
• Partner with engineering and safety teams to validate releases through simulation, controlled testing, shadow operations, and supervised deployments.
• Coordinate software updates across vehicle fleets while maintaining operational availability and rollback readiness.
• Define and maintain configuration management processes covering hardware components, firmware versions, system parameters, and connectivity settings.
• Own change management workflows and lead reviews for modifications affecting vehicle configurations and operational systems.
• Maintain detailed documentation and supporting evidence required for customer, operational, and regulatory compliance.