We are seeking an experienced Salesforce Release Manager to lead the planning, coordination, and deployment of Salesforce releases across our organization. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of the Salesforce platform, its various modules, and how they integrate with other enterprise systems. They will be responsible for ensuring that all Salesforce releases are delivered on time, within budget, and with the highest quality.

Aa a Release Manager you will experience building, managing, and supporting release management processes for the Salesforce platform. This role is a great opportunity to lead project releases across a broad range of elements such as Service Cloud, Communities, Multi-Org. You will own release management in the Salesforce platform and own the Non Prod environments to support refresh activities.

Responsibilities: 

• Lead the planning and coordination of Salesforce releases, working closely with development teams, project managers, and business stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain release schedules, ensuring that all release activities are completed on time.
• Communicate release schedules, progress, and risks to stakeholders, providing regular status updates and reports.
• Manage release activities, including testing, deployment, and post-release validation.
• Work with development teams to ensure that all Salesforce customizations are properly documented and adhere to best practices.
• Develop and maintain release management processes and procedures, ensuring that they are followed consistently across the organization.
• Continually evaluate and improve release management processes, tools, and techniques to optimize efficiency and quality.
• Write and publish detailed release notes that clearly document all changes, enhancements, and bug fixes included in each Salesforce release, ensuring that stakeholders are informed and prepared for any changes.

• At least 5 years of experience in Salesforce release management.
• Experience with Salesforce development tools and methodologies, including Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Components, and Salesforce DX.
• In-depth knowledge of Salesforce architecture, configuration, and customization best practices.
• Strong project management skills, with experience leading cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) tools such as BlueCanvas, Git, Jenkins, or equivalent tools, to automate the build, test, and deployment process, ensuring consistency, speed, and quality.
• Salesforce certifications, such as 
  • Salesforce Certified Developer II
  • Salesforce Certified Development Lifecycle & Deployment Architect

Block takes a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on your location. U.S. locations are categorized into one of four zones based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Zone A: USD $152,100 - USD $185,900
Zone B: USD $144,500 - USD $176,700
Zone C: USD $136,900 - USD $167,300
Zone D: USD $129,300 - USD $158,100

To find a location’s zone designation, please refer to this resource. If a location of interest is not listed, please speak with a recruiter for additional information. 

Full-time employee benefits include the following:

• Healthcare coverage (Medical, Vision and Dental insurance)
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Plans including company match 
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Wellness programs, including access to mental health, 1:1 financial planners, and a monthly wellness allowance 
• Paid parental and caregiving leave
• Paid time off (including 12 paid holidays)
• Paid sick leave (1 hour per 26 hours worked (max 80 hours per calendar year to the extent legally permissible) for non-exempt employees and covered by our Flexible Time Off policy for exempt employees) 
• Learning and Development resources
• Paid Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits 
• Additional Perks such as WFH reimbursements and free access to caregiving, legal, and discounted resources 

These benefits are further detailed in Block's policies. This role is also eligible to participate in Block's equity plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies, and may be eligible for a sign-on bonus. Sales roles may be eligible to participate in a commission plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies. Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

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We believe in being fair, and are committed to an inclusive interview experience, including providing reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. We encourage applicants to share any needed accommodations with their recruiter, who will treat these requests as confidentially as possible. Want to learn more about what we’re doing to build a workplace that is fair and square? Check out our I+D page.

Additionally, we consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, and always assess candidates on an individualized basis.

Block, Inc. (NYSE: SQ) is a global technology company with a focus on financial services. Made up of Square, Cash App, Spiral, TIDAL, and TBD, we build tools to help more people access the economy. Square helps sellers run and grow their businesses with its integrated ecosystem of commerce solutions, business software, and banking services. With Cash App, anyone can easily send, spend, or invest their money in stocks or Bitcoin. Spiral (formerly Square Crypto) builds and funds free, open-source Bitcoin projects. Artists use TIDAL to help them succeed as entrepreneurs and connect more deeply with fans. TBD is building an open developer platform to make it easier to access Bitcoin and other blockchain technologies without having to go through an institution.