Mobile App Release Manager T500-19891

Key Responsibilities: Own the release calendar and manage the end-to-end release process for mobile apps on iOS and Android Coordinate and execute OTA releases using tools such as Code Push or custom delivery systems, ensuring that hotfixes and incremental updates reach users without requiring app store resubmissions Demonstrate creativity and take initiative in solving complex problems Collaborate with engineering, QA, product management, partner teams and other stakeholders to define release scope and deliverables Coordinate build submissions, version control, and deployment through App Store Connect and Google Play Console Monitor and manage pre-release testing (e.G., TestRail) and ensure all test cases are covered and defects resolved Ensure compliance with Apple and Google policies and requirements Create and maintain release documentation, release notes, and deployment guides Communicate release status, issues, and risks to leadership and cross-functional teams Facilitate go/no-go meetings and post-release reviews to capture learnings and improve future cycles Manage hotfixes and emergency releases when needed Drive process improvements for release automation, testing, and coordination Track and report on release KPIs and success metrics Proactively communicate status and issues to their manager Requirements: 4+ years of relevant professional experience with a bachelor's degree OR equivalent. Including: 3+ years coordinating mobile app releases using App Store Connect and Google Play Console 3+ years of experience with build submission workflows and coordinating with engineering teams 1+ years of experience working with OTA systems such as CodePush or Expo OTA Proficiency with GitHub UI, branching workflows, and basic familiarity with version control concepts (no coding required) Strong organizational, project management, and stakeholder communication skills Experience owning or maintaining a release calendar, driving go/no go decisions and tracking release health Familiarity with submission guidelines for iOS and Android platforms Awareness of staged rollouts, crash monitoring tools (Sentry, Dynatrace) and feature flag management Preferred: Exposure to Jenkins or similar CICD tools (user level not engineering setup) Experience documenting release playbooks, creating release notes and working in TestRail or similar QA tools Comfortable working in Jira, Confluence or similar planning tools About Best Buy Best Buy™ India is a vibrant hub of tech talent, where we're driving innovation and accelerated business outcomes for Best Buy, our customers, employees and partners every day. Our inclusive culture empowers you to learn, grow, collaborate, and make a real impact. Best Buy is North America's No. 1 tech specialty retailer, with approximately $42 billion in annual revenue and 85,000 employees worldwide. Our purpose is to enrich lives through technology, and we do that by helping personalize and humanize technology for millions of customers in our stores, online and in their homes. We're solving real human needs and helping serve our customers, employees, and partners in new ways every day. This position is based in Bengaluru. Best Buy™ India operates under a hybrid work model (in office / remote) with an expectation for employees to be in the office three days a week – Generally, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. As a global organization, maintaining collaboration across the globe is a key proposition. Within the framework of established guidelines, employees may be required to engage in extended hours during critical periods. All employees at Best Buy™ India work for BBY Services India LLP, which is owned by subsidiaries of Best Buy Co. Inc.