Full-Time

Release Manager

Multiple Teams

Posted on 7/23/2025

Tranzact

Tranzact

1,001-5,000 employees

Insurance marketplace with analytics and agents

No salary listed

Pune, Maharashtra, India

In Person

Category
Software Engineering (2)
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Required Skills
Risk Management
SCRUM
Requirements
  • Proven experience in managing software release cycles and coordinating cross-functional teams.
  • Familiarity with project management principles and methodologies (e.g., PMI, SCRUM, ITIL).
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage risks.
  • Excellent communication skills to interact with various stakeholders.
  • Understanding of software development cycles and related tools.
Responsibilities
  • Plan the release of project deliverables and release-related activities.
  • Lead and coordinate Go-Live activities, including the execution of deployment plans and checklists.
  • Work with project management, software development, quality assurance, operations, and other departments to ensure successful product delivery.
  • Implement and manage release processes for code through development, test, and production environments.
  • Continually work towards making improvements in the release process.
  • Conduct release readiness reviews, milestone reviews, and business go/no-go reviews.
  • Produce deployment run books and implementation plans.
  • Maintain a release repository and manage key information such as build and release procedures, dependencies, and notification lists.

Tranzact runs a marketplace for distributing direct-to-consumer insurance products. It connects customers with suitable policies through a large network of more than 900 sales agents, using advanced analytics and lead optimization to generate and route insurance leads across multiple marketing channels. Revenue comes from commissions and fees on policy sales facilitated by its platform. The company differentiates itself with a data-driven approach, a broad agent network, and a focus on brand visibility for its partners, aiming to deliver tailored insurance solutions to customers while driving policy sales for insurers.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$632.4M

Headquarters

Fort Lee, New Jersey

Founded

1997

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • GTCR acquisition at $632.4 million enables tech scaling under existing management.
  • Recognize's digital investment boosts TRANZACT's marketing and analytics.
  • Data-driven personalization deepens reach in Medicare Advantage markets.

What critics are saying

  • GTCR's debt financing burdens TRANZACT with high interest payments now.
  • Recognize overhaul disrupts 900-agent network, dropping leads 20-30% soon.
  • NY DFS Regulation 205 halts 25% of TRANZACT campaigns in Q2 2026.

What makes Tranzact unique

  • TRANZACT's Anhelo platform uses Spanish-speaking agents for Hispanic insurance access.
  • Tandem by TRANZACT extends member engagement directly to carriers.
  • TRANZACT manages over one million active Medicare and life policies.

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Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Company News

CSIMarket
Jan 2nd, 2025
WTW Sells TRANZACT to GTCR, Recognize

WTW has completed the sale of TRANZACT to GTCR and Recognize, marking a strategic shift to focus on core advisory and broking services. TRANZACT, known for its insurance technology solutions, will benefit from GTCR's expertise in scaling tech businesses and Recognize's digital services investment. This move aligns with WTW's strategy to adapt to market changes and enhance client service. The transaction is expected to streamline WTW's operations and support TRANZACT's growth under new ownership.

Recognize
Oct 1st, 2024
Recognize and GTCR to Acquire TRANZACT - Recognize

Innovative Leader in Insurance Distribution and Marketing Services to be Run by Existing Management Team,...

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