IT Release Manager

This position will be responsible for coordinating, facilitating, and managing release processes for code through development, test, and production environments. The Release Manager Job function works collaboratively with all participants in software development projects and is supportive of developers, testers, configuration managers, and operation teams as they set up dev/test environments.

This position also works with IT management to improve the software engineering processes and practices associated with continuously building, deploying, and updating software and environments.

∙ Forward Plan the release windows and cycles across a portfolio

∙ Manage risks and resolves issues that affect release scope, schedule and quality

∙ Measure and monitor progress to ensure application releases are delivered on time and that they meet or exceed expectations

∙ Coordinate release content and effort based on the service request, pending service requests, front end/back end applications, or operating system updates

∙ Communicate all key project plans, commitments, and changes including requirements, QA plans, schedule, and scope changes

∙ Manage relationships and coordinate work between different teams at different locations

∙ Conduct Release Readiness reviews, Milestone Reviews, and Business Go/No-Go reviews

∙ Produce Deployment and Implementation Plans

∙ Weekly Release Reporting

∙ Communicate release details and schedules to the Business as required

∙ Negotiate, plan and manage all release activities

∙ Work with release engineers to understand impacts of branches and code merges

∙ Maintains the release schedule for all core services and ensure alignment across key partners and vendors.

∙ Continually work towards making improvements in the release process

∙ Lead and co-ordinate the Go-Live activities including the execution of the deployment Plans and checklists.

∙ Participate in CAB meetings to discuss release scope and/or roadblocks

∙ Maintains a release repository and manages key information such as build and release procedures, dependencies, and notification lists

Required Qualifications:

3-5 years Release management experience

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Business Administration with relevant work experience is required.