Job Openings Release Manager

About the job Release Manager

Job Title: Release Manager

Job Summary: The Release Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing the release of software products or updates in a systematic and controlled manner. This role ensures that software is delivered efficiently, with minimal disruptions, and meets the highest quality standards. The Release Manager works closely with cross-functional teams to streamline and optimize the release process.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Release Planning:
    • Develop and maintain release calendars and schedules.
    • Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize and plan releases.
    • Identify dependencies and potential conflicts between releases.
  2. Release Coordination:
    • Coordinate and facilitate release meetings with development, QA, and operations teams.
    • Ensure that all teams are aligned on release goals and timelines.
  3. Risk Management:
    • Identify and mitigate risks associated with releases.
    • Develop contingency plans and strategies for addressing potential issues.
  4. Release Documentation:
    • Create and maintain detailed release documentation, including release notes, deployment plans, and rollback procedures.
    • Ensure documentation is accessible to all relevant teams.
  5. Testing Coordination:
    • Coordinate with QA and testing teams to plan and execute testing activities.
    • Ensure thorough testing is conducted to validate the release.
  6. Deployment Management:
    • Oversee the deployment of software releases, ensuring that they are executed smoothly and without disruptions.
    • Develop and maintain deployment scripts and automation tools.
  7. Change Control:
    • Implement and maintain change control processes to track and manage changes to software during the release process.
    • Ensure that change requests are evaluated, approved, and documented.
  8. Communication and Reporting:
    • Communicate release status, progress, and issues to stakeholders, including senior management.
    • Generate release performance reports for analysis and improvement.
  9. Release management process Improvement:
    • Continuously review and improve the release management process based on lessons learned and feedback.
    • Implement best practices and industry standards in release management.
  10. Release Automation:
    • Implement or oversee the automation of release processes and ensure that Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines are efficient.
  11. Security and Compliance:
    • Ensure that releases meet security standards and regulatory requirements.
    • Collaborate with security and compliance teams to address vulnerabilities and risks.

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • Proven experience in release management or a related role in software development.
  • Strong project management and coordination skills.
  • Knowledge of release management tools and methodologies.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Problem-solving and risk management skills.
  • Familiarity with Agile and DevOps practices.
  • Understanding of software development and deployment processes.
  • Certification in release management (e.g., ITIL) is a plus.

Please send your CV before December 1st


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