IT Change and Release Manager - Pharma/Healthcare

Job Description

Drive enterprise IT change and release processes remotely, ensuring smooth, secure, and strategic delivery across the organization.

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Liz Valdez

Salary: $145,000 - $170,000 per year

A bit about us:

We’re a nationally recognized leader in the distribution of critical healthcare products. With decades of experience supporting hospitals, clinics, and healthcare providers across the country, we’re committed to delivering life-saving solutions with integrity, reliability, and innovation. Our team operates at the intersection of healthcare and technology—driving smarter, safer, and more efficient ways to ensure product quality, patient safety, and operational excellence. If you’re passionate about making a real-world impact through your work in IT, you’ll thrive here.

Why join us?

Own and shape change and release processes that touch the entire organization.

Play a key role in safeguarding system stability, security, and compliance in high-impact environments.

Work across departments in a transparent, communicative, and team-first culture.

Be part of a growing governance structure with opportunities to lead, innovate, and expand your role.

Enjoy a remote-friendly work environment with strong support for work-life balance.

Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a flexible work culture

Job Details

We're looking for a strategic and detail-driven Change and Release Manager to lead enterprise-wide IT change and release management processes that ensure stability, minimize risk, and align with evolving business needs.

This is your opportunity to take ownership of the Enterprise Change Advisory Board (CAB), shape cross-functional governance strategies, and be a key player in the success of major IT initiatives across the organization.

What You’ll Do

Lead Change Governance: Establish and manage the Change Advisory Board (CAB), ensuring changes are evaluated, approved, and

communicated effectively.

Orchestrate Major IT Releases: Plan and coordinate change and release activities across environments, minimizing disruption and aligning

with business priorities.

Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with IT, security, compliance, data governance, architecture, and business leaders to assess

impact and risks.

Own the Process: Define and continuously improve enterprise-wide change management and release processes using ITIL best practices.

Mitigate Risk: Proactively identify, analyze, and manage risk associated with change implementations.

Measure What Matters: Establish KPIs and reporting mechanisms to assess change effectiveness, process maturity, and stakeholder

satisfaction.

Champion Compliance: Ensure that all changes meet regulatory, security, and organizational policy requirements.

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or 4 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of

degree)

5+ years of experience in IT Change Management, Release Management, or related roles

Strong command of ITIL practices, especially in Change and Release

Experience in high-stakes, compliance-driven environments (Healthcare or Supply Chain experience a plus)

Preferred Experience:

Direct experience launching a Change Advisory Board (CAB) from the ground up

Familiarity with cross-functional IT governance structures (architecture, security, data)

Skills That Set You Apart:

Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of balancing multiple priorities

Proven ability to lead through influence in matrixed environments

Analytical mindset with a bias toward action and results

Comfortable working independently and collaboratively

Certifications:

ITIL Certification preferred

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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Full-time

Fully remote