Sr. Associate Release Manager

Sr Associate - Release Manager
Gurgaon/Bangalore

We are seeking an experienced Senior Associate-Release Manager to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in overseeing the release management process, ensuring the successful delivery of software products and features. This position requires a effective understanding of software development life cycles, release planning, and cross-functional collaboration

What You'll Be DOING
What will your essential responsibilities include?

• Develop and manage release schedules, ensuring alignment with project timelines and business needs.
• Coordinate with development, testing, and operations teams to plan and execute release activities.
• Establish and continually improve release management processes and best practices.
• make sure adherence to quality standards and compliance requirements throughout the release lifecycle.
• Identify potential risks related to releases and develop mitigation strategies.
• Provide insights and recommendations for improving release success rates.
• Communicate release plans and status to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment.
• Conduct post-release reviews to assess the success of releases and gather feedback for future improvements.
• take part in the CAB meetings to discuss the release schedules with the team and find roadblocks, if any.
• Analyze release metrics to identify trends and areas for enhancement.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, development, QA, and operations, to facilitate smooth release processes.
• Foster a collaborative environment to drive continuous improvement in release strategies.

You will report to Test & Release COE Lead.

What You Will BRING
We're looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:

Required Skills And Abilities

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• effective understanding of software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, waterfall etc.).
• Experience with release management tools and software (e.g., Jira, Jenkins, Harness, Azure DevOps, etc.).
• Good understanding of application infrastructure, system architecture, and operating system
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN) and configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet)

Desired Skills And Abilities

• Excellent Communication & writing skills.
• Experience in working with JIRA /TFS.
• Experience in ITIL Methodology.
• Experience in P&C insurance domain will b add-on

Who WE are
AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don't just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it.

How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business − property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty.

With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.

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What we OFFER
Inclusion
AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic. At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and enables business growth and is critical to our success. That's why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most inclusive workforce possible, and create a culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and reach their highest potential.
It's about helping one another — and our business — to move forward and succeed.

• Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe.
• Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements
• Enhanced family-friendly leave benefits
• Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index
• Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter

Learn more at AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Total Rewards
AXA XL's Reward program is designed to take care of what matters most to you, covering the full picture of your health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial security. It provides dynamic compensation and personalized, inclusive benefits that evolve as you do.

We're committed to rewarding your contribution for the long term, so you can be your best self today and look forward to the future with confidence.

Sustainability
At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our Sustainability strategy, called "Roots of resilience", focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.

Our Pillars

• Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society - are essential to our future. We're committed to protecting and restoring nature - from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard - by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.
• Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far-reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions.
• Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We're training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.
• AXA Hearts in Action: We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL's "Hearts in Action" programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day - the Global Day of Giving.

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