Integrating Jira Releases with lead time metrics in Software Engineering Insights advances release management by offering detailed analysis, enhancing predictability, and supporting continuous improvement, thereby optimizing efficiency and enabling realistic project timelines. This integration provides a comprehensive view of the release process by allowing seamless lead time measurement for each release, helping identify bottlenecks that might impede delivery timelines. The enhanced capability offers in-depth insights into the time taken at each release stage, improving predictability and allowing for data-driven decisions to enhance efficiency. The combination of Jira Releases and lead time measurement fosters a mindset of continuous improvement by analyzing lead time data to identify patterns and inefficiencies. The insights from the release cycle are available through two reports: the Jira Releases Report, which gives an organizational overview, and the Lead Time Report, offering detailed information on the software development lifecycle workflow until release. Additionally, the upcoming feature to measure deployment frequency will further augment these capabilities, and configuration on SEI dashboards can be achieved through simple workflow profile modifications.