Release Manager

Job Description Who We Are VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value for customers by delivering intelligent solutions through Talent, Technology & Transformation. As the largest shared services organisation in the global telco industry with 30,000 FTE, our portfolio of next-generation solutions and services are designed in partnership with customers across Vodafone Group, local markets, and partner markets to simplify and drive growth. With our strategic partner Accenture, we work alongside our Vodafone customers, other Telco and tech companies to drive transformation, meet the challenges of our industry and ensure we stay relevant and resilient. This partnership is a unique, industry-first model which brings together the best of in-house and 3rd party capability. We work with customers across 28 countries from 10 VOIS locations: Albania, Egypt, Hungary, India, Romania, Spain, Turkey, UK, Germany, Ireland, and with a network of teams in Czech Republic, Italy, Greece, and Portugal. #VOIS #BeUnrivalled #CreateTheFuture About This Role We are seeking a Release Manager to oversee and coordinate software deployments across multiple environments within the VF UK Integration project. This role is based in India (Pune, Bangalore, or Ahmedabad) and operates within the Technology VOIS (TSSI) function. The individual will be responsible for ensuring timely, secure, and quality releases that align with business goals. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams including development, QA, DevOps, and product stakeholders, and requires strong governance, communication, and process management skills. What You Will Do - Plan, track, and govern software releases across environments - Raise Change Requests (CRQs) and maintain release dashboards - Track dependencies and ensure quality compliance before deployment to SIT - Monitor delivery and maintain detailed release documentation - Ensure release security governance and compliance - Manage production deployments and post-deployment support - Identify and mitigate release risks and manage incidents - Serve as the central point of contact for release-related communications - Document release notes, deployment instructions, and rollback procedures - Implement and improve release management processes and tools - Monitor release metrics and KPIs for continuous improvement Who You Are - 45 years of relevant experience in IT release management and telecom - Graduate or postgraduate in a technical stream (preferably Engineering) - Strong communication and facilitation skills - Analytical mindset with ability to diagnose and resolve issues - Familiarity with ITIL (preferably V3) and change management processes - Ability to work collaboratively across teams and geographies - Fluent in English (written and verbal) - Comfortable working in shift mode and rare travel scenarios - Experience in managing complex system landscapes with end-to-end understanding Not a perfect fit Concerned you may not meet every requirement Vodafone is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align exactly with every aspect of the job description, you are encouraged to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or another opportunity, and the recruitment team will support you in exploring where your skills fit best. What's In It For You - Opportunity to work on high-impact telecom integration projects - Exposure to cross-functional collaboration across global teams - Experience in release governance and compliance frameworks - Hybrid work model with flexibility and autonomy - Career growth through structured release management and stakeholder engagement What Skills You Will Learn - Advanced release planning and coordination - Risk and issue management in software deployments - Governance and compliance in telecom IT environments - Communication and documentation best practices - Continuous improvement through release metrics and KPIs VOIS Equal Opportunity Employer Commitment Vodafone recognises and celebrates the value of diversity in building a workforce that reflects the customers and communities it serves. No form of discrimination is tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to, discrimination based on race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, citizenship, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, neurodiversity, social origin, cultural background, marital or civil partnership status, or socio-economic background. Join Us At Vodafone, we're working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this. We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together. 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