Agile Release Manager

Hi , We are currently Hiring for Agile Release Manager, kindly share your profile if the job description is matching . Meet Landmark Digital – we’re part of the Landmark Group, one of the largest retail and hospitality organisations in the Middle East, North Africa, and India. We’re guardians of the group’s digital arm which encompasses of Enterprise & E-commerce Tech, Product Management, User Design, Omni Operations, Customer Experience, Loyalty, Content Production, Studio, Growth and Mar Tech, Finance and HR functions. With a futuristic outlook we strive to make the digital experience of our customers seamless. Headquartered in Dubai, UAE, we’re currently driving the digital experience for 8 industry-leading brands in 8 geographies, and rapidly expanding our footprint across new territories and functions. Join us, and you’ll be part of the Middle East’s biggest bricks-to-clicks success story, that registers over 100% growth year-on-year. Agile work culture: Within the digital function, you’ll be hands-on from day one, working in squads to make independent decisions and game-changing contributions that directly impact millions of customers. You’ll collaborate every day with teammates from 20+ nationalities, across Dubai, India, Europe and the US. Space for excellence: Landmark Digital has a dedicated and growing software development centre in Bangalore, India, where we incubate, design and optimise our products and experiences. We also offer the option to work remotely for certain key roles. New technologies to play with: You’ll work with the latest in Enterprise & E-commerce tech, headless commerce, open source, microservices, Java Spring Boot and Spring Cloud, React Native iOS and Android apps, React frontend and a host of the latest cloud native technologies hosted on Azure Cloud Focus on learning and growth: Excellent remuneration and perks are part of the package, but we also budget ample time and resources for training and upskilling. Fun at work: You’ll enjoy our well-equipped breakrooms (FIFA and pool are huge favourites), team events, celebrations and a host of other amenities. Job Purpose The Agile Release Manager is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end release management process within an Agile development environment. This role involves coordinating, planning, and executing software releases while ensuring alignment with Agile principles and practices. The Agile Release Manager collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to facilitate efficient and timely delivery of software products to customers, while maintaining a high level of quality and stability. Job Description • Lead and manage the release management process, ensuring seamless coordination between development, testing, and deployment teams. • Collaborate with Product Owners, Operations team, Engineering Managers, Scrum Masters, and other stakeholders to establish release goals, priorities, and timelines. • Plan and execute release schedules, including sprint and product increment releases, while considering interdependencies and potential risks. • Drive continuous improvement of release processes, tools, and documentation to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. • Coordinate release activities, including version control, build management, deployment, testing, and monitoring of software applications across various environments. Knowledge, Skills & Experience Job Experience • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field; master’s degree is a plus. • Minimum of 10 years of experience in software development and release management, with at least 5 years in an Agile environment. • In-depth understanding of Agile principles, Release Train, methodologies (Scrum, Kanban), and software development life cycle (SDLC). • Proficiency in release management tools and practices, such as version control systems, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, and automated testing frameworks. • Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple releases concurrently. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. • Analytical mindset with the ability to identify potential risks, issues, and areas for improvement in the release process. • Experience with risk management and mitigation strategies related to software releases. • Leadership and mentoring capabilities to guide and coach Agile teams on release management best practices. • Problem-solving orientation and adaptability to evolving requirements and changing priorities. • Awareness of cloud platforms and infrastructure, as well as deployment strategies for cloud-based applications. • Certifications such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), or SAFe Agilist are desirable. Required Leadership Skills • Demonstrated ability to work well with others • Responds effectively to multiple demands. • Assumes responsibility for the accuracy of work processes and flow of multiple tasks. • Good communication skills – written and verba Powered by JazzHR