Senior Release Strategist

We are seeking a skilled Release Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and managing comprehensive release plans, ensuring alignment across teams and stakeholders.

The Release Manager will oversee the release lifecycle, from planning and execution to deployment and post-release activities. They will work closely with Development, QA, Operations, and Product Management teams to ensure all teams are prepared for upcoming releases.

The ideal candidate will have experience in cloud technologies, containerization, and orchestration tools. Strong understanding of release processes in complex environments is essential. Proven ability to drive process improvements and optimize workflows is also required.

• Release Planning & Execution: Develop and manage comprehensive release plans that outline timelines, milestones, and dependencies across the release lifecycle.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Work closely with Development, QA, Operations, and Product Management teams to ensure all teams are aligned and prepared for upcoming releases.
• Risk & Issue Management: Identify, track, and mitigate potential risks or issues that could impact release timelines or quality.
• Change Management: Ensure all changes are well-documented, communicated, and approved according to established change control processes.
• Cloud Deployment Oversight: Coordinate deployments in cloud environments (e.g., AWS), ensuring compliance with relevant security and operational policies.
• Automation & CI/CD: Champion continuous integration, delivery, and deployment practices; drive automation to improve release reliability and efficiency.
• Monitoring & Reporting: Track release progress and provide regular updates, including detailed performance metrics and status reports to stakeholders.
• Issue Resolution: Lead the resolution of issues during release phases to ensure minimal disruption to operations.
• Release Calendar Management: Maintain and manage the organization's release calendar, ensuring coordination with all relevant stakeholders.
• Merge Management: Oversee the merging of validated changes into main code branches, coordinating closely with development and QA teams.
• Go/No-Go Readiness: Organize and conduct Go/No-Go meetings with stakeholders to assess readiness before deployment.
• Post-Release Activities: Monitor post-release performance, coordinate hotfixes if needed, and facilitate Post-Implementation Reviews (PIR).

• Certification in Cloud Technologies: Experience with cloud technologies such as AWS Solutions Architect.
• Familiarity with Containerization & Orchestration Tools: Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with Monitoring & Observability Tools: Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools.
• Strong Understanding of Release Processes: Experience working in complex, large-scale environments.
• Proven Ability to Drive Process Improvements: Proven track record of driving process improvements and optimizing workflows.

• Fast-Paced Environment: Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment within a large-scale program.
• Modern Technologies & Tools: Exposure to modern technologies and tools.
• Professional Development & Growth: Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Flexible Working Arrangements: Flexible working arrangements focused on results and productivity.