Release Train Manager

By clicking the Apply button I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda s and I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge The Future Begins Here At Takeda we are leading digital evolution and global transformation By building innovative solutions and future-ready capabilities we are meeting the need of patients our people and the planet Bengaluru the city which is India s epicentre of Innovation has been selected to be home to Takeda s recently launched Innovation Capability Center We invite you to join our digital transformation journey In this role you will have the opportunity to boost your skills and become the heart of an innovative engine that is contributing to global impact and improvement At Takeda s ICC we Unite in Diversity Takeda is committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative workplace where individuals are recognized for their backgrounds and abilities they bring to our company We are continuously improving our collaborators journey in Takeda and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates Here you will feel welcomed respected and valued as an important contributor to our diverse team The opportunity The Release Manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and effective delivery of solutions by planning managing and overseeing releases This position requires adept coordination communication and collaboration with various stakeholders to guide the Value Stream towards achieving the organization s business goals The Release Manager holds the authority and responsibility to lead the release process ensuring compliance quality and successful deployments Key Responsibilities This role demands a strategic thinker with excellent organizational skills an eye for detail and the ability to steer cross-functional teams towards successful releases The Release Manager will be a key player in ensuring the alignment of technological efforts with business objectives while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance Stakeholder Management Communicate and educate stakeholders on the organization s release governance process and policies Provide clear updates on release status risks and issues to stakeholders Collaborate with application and business teams to prioritize enhancements and defects for inclusion in releases Release Management Develop and execute deployment and distribution plans to ensure successful release rollouts Document comprehensive release implementation and rollback plans Assemble delivery plans from subject matter experts for both infrastructure and application releases Manage and coordinate application deployments and post-release activities Provide administrative support for all aspects of release implementation Collaborate with stakeholders e g marketing product management solution management to plan and execute internal and external communications related to releases Organize and consolidate IT subject matter experts service providers service owners and business owners into a coherent delivery schedule roadmap Validate solutions against compliance quality and governance criteria Ensure traceability and auditability of application releases deploying only authorized and validated versions Authorize the final release and oversee cross-application dependencies and impacts addressing issues and risks Collaborate with configuration management to ensure environments are prepared and configured to support upcoming releases Participate in Inspect and Adapt activities to enhance the release process value stream productivity and solution quality Understand and communicate the implications of code branches and merges with development Key Skills Ability to produce thorough release implementation documentation Capable of forecasting and strategic release planning Skill in prioritizing enhancements and defects for efficient release planning Experience in Product Backlog Management for streamlined development Adept at managing technical risks associated with releases Familiarity with Agile Metrics Reporting for continuous improvement Understanding of Evidence Based Management for informed decision-making Improve release process automating whatever portions of the process that can be automated Technical background with knowledge of data architecture data pipelines Knowledge of environment setup and configuration practices Proficiency in application deployment strategies Expertise in delivery planning to ensure timely and successful releases Experience with SDLC Agile and DevSecOps Tools Methodologies e g Jira CI CD SAST ServiceNow knowledge would be preferred Familiarity with Global Data Technology s Architecture Security and Compliance Standards Processes Benefits It is our priority to provide competitive compensation and a benefit package that bridges your personal life with your professional career Amongst our benefits are Competitive Salary Performance Annual Bonus Flexible work environment including hybrid working Comprehensive Healthcare Insurance Plans for self spouse and children Group Term Life Insurance and Group Accident Insurance programs Employee Assistance Program Broad Variety of learning platforms Diversity Equity and Inclusion Programs Reimbursements - Home Internet Mobile Phone Employee Referral Program Leaves - Paternity Leave 4 Weeks Maternity Leave up to 26 weeks Bereavement Leave 5 calendar days About ICC in Takeda Takeda is leading a digital revolution We re not just transforming our company we re improving the lives of millions of patients who rely on our medicines every day As an organization we are committed to our cloud-driven business transformation and believe the ICCs are the catalysts of change for our global organization Li-Hybrid Locations IND - Bengaluru Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time