Release Readiness & Demo Lead - Tax Transformation (Austin)
Position Summary As the Release Readiness & Demo Lead for Tax Transformation applications, you will support end-to-end readiness for feature releases and drive clear, effective stakeholder engagement. You will own Program Increment (PI) demos for TTO products, coordinate targeted “What’s New?” release demos for the tax practice, and produce accurate release notes and enablement materials to support adoption. Partnering closely with Product Management, Engineering, QA, Business Testing, and Change Management, you will help stakeholders understand changes, reduce post-release issues, and accelerate adoption across functional groups.Recruiting for this role ends on May 31, 2026.Work you’ll doAs a Release Readiness & Demo Lead on the Tax Transformation Office team, you will be responsible for:Building and managing release readiness plans per increment/release, including milestones, inputs, owners, and dependencies.Confirming final feature scope and known limitations in partnership with Product Management and Engineering; maintaining a single source of truth for release content.Owning PI demo planning and production, including run-of-show, agenda, sequencing, timing, storyline, and contributor coordination.Ensuring the establishment of stable demo environments, including accounts, data sets, permissions, test scripts, contingency flows; capturing Q&A and publishing readouts and follow-ups.Planning and orchestrating targeted “What’s New?” demos for specific releases and audiences; tailoring messaging for functional stakeholders and coordinating assets with OCM.Coordinating Business Testing with QA and test leads, reviewing scripts for completeness and role coverage, and translating results into bugs, enhancements, or backlog items.The teamThe Tax Transformation Office (TTO) advances Deloitte’s tax platforms and products by aligning product strategy, engineering, business testing, and change management to deliver high-quality, adoptable releases. We partner with Product Owners, Engineering, QA, Business Testing, Change Management, Support, and functional stakeholder groups to ensure releases are well understood, effectively demoed, and accompanied by accurate enablement materials that drive adoption.QualificationsRequired:Ability to perform job responsibilities within a hybrid work model that requires US Tax professionals to co-locate in person 2 – 3 days per week.Bachelor’s degree in information systems, computer science, engineering, business, or a closely aligned field.3 years delivering software-focused initiatives in release readiness, product enablement, program delivery, or product operations.Hands-on use of a DevOps work management platform such as Microsoft Azure DevOps to analyze features and track work items.Ownership of planning and delivering stakeholder demos, including dry runs and executive-facing sessions.Authored release notes and/or change communications for production software releases.Practical application of Agile delivery frameworks such as Scrum or Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).Ability to travel 20%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.Limited immigration sponsorship may be available.One of the following active accreditations obtained, in process, or willing and able to obtain:Licensed CPA in state of practice/primary office if eligible to sit for the CPAIf not CPA eligible:Licensed AttorneyEnrolled AgentTechnology Certifications:Certified SAFe AgilistCertified SAFe Scrum Master Certified SAFe DevOps PractitionerITIL CertificationProject Management Professional (PMP)Program Management Professional (PgMP)Microsoft AzurePreferred:Ownership of planning and delivering stakeholder demos, including dry runs and executive-facing sessions.Coordination of cross-functional Business Testing with QA, including test script review and results triage.Setup and maintenance of demo environments, including data, permissions, and contingency paths.Management of RAID (risks, actions, issues, decisions) for product releases.Creation of enablement assets such as demo scripts, FAQs, and slide support for stakeholder audiences.Facilitation of Program Increment (PI) demos or similar multi-team demos in Agile/SAFe environments. Use of Microsoft Azure DevOps or Jira to maintain traceability from features to work items and release scope. Development of release notes and “What’s New” communications aligned to stakeholder personas. Collaboration with Change Management to plan training, communications, and adoption metrics. Familiarity with ISTQB-aligned testing practices for UAT/business testing handoffs. You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $84,980 to $193,440.Information for applicants with a need for accommodation: Deloitte is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruiting process, please direct your inquiries to the Global Call Center (GCC) at [email protected]. Recruiting tips From developing a stand out resume to putting your best foot forward in the interview, we want you to feel prepared and confident as you explore opportunities at Deloitte. Check out recruiting tips from Deloitte recruiters. Benefits At Deloitte, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and offer employees a broad range of benefits. Learn more about what working at Deloitte can mean for you. Our people and culture Our inclusive culture empowers our people to be who they are, contribute their unique perspectives, and make a difference individually and collectively. It enables us to leverage different ways of thinking, ideas, and perspectives, and bring more creativity and innovation to help solve our clients' most complex challenges. This makes Deloitte one of the most rewarding places to work. Our purpose Deloitte’s purpose is to make an impact that matters for our people, clients, and communities. At Deloitte, purpose is synonymous with how we work every day. It defines who we are. Our purpose comes through in our work with clients that enables impact and value in their organizations, as well as through our own investments, commitments, and actions across areas that help drive positive outcomes for our communities. Learn more. Professional development From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there’s always room to learn. We offer opportunities to build new skills, take on leadership opportunities and connect and grow through mentorship. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career. As used in this posting, Deloitte means Deloitte Tax LLP, a subsidiary of Deloitte LLP. Please see for a detailed description of the legal structure of Deloitte LLP and its subsidiaries. Certain services may not be available to attest clients under the rules and regulations of public accounting. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. Qualified applicants with criminal histories, including arrest or conviction records, will be considered for employment in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, City of Los Angeles’s Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. See notices of various fair chance hiring and ban-the-box laws where available. Fair Chance Hiring and Ban-the-Box Notices | Deloitte US Careers Requisition code: 324050 Job ID 324050 Tax Services | Tax Software EngineeringSame job available in 27 locations
