Release Program Manager

6 months ago


Bengaluru, India Autodesk Full time

Position Overview

:

Want to be an integral part of a diverse team while working at a leading Organization?

We are looking for a creative and energetic Release Manager who is passionate about driving and executing release management processes across the organization. You will have the opportunity to lead, plan, and manage all release activities in an Agile environment for various release vehicles. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams across the organization, focusing on bringing together sub-system components into a complete system-based release.

You will work with a team of Release specialists and own the Release Management lifecycle which includes planning, scheduling, coordinating and managing releases. You will interface with Engineering teams to identify deployment dependencies and support the releases. You will be responsible for management of scope, timelines, and quality. You will also track progress and provide regular status updates with key metrics. You will guide multiple teams to higher levels of maturity by continually improving the process, and ensuring that they adhere to Enterprise framework. Where necessary, you will drive program-level continuous improvement to help Engineering teams manage and deploy releases into production. This role requires a high level of accountability and responsibility and provides ample opportunities for growth.

Job Responsibilities (include, but not limited to the following):

Manage Application / Infrastructure releases in a fast paced dynamic environment

Work with Engineering, Build, and QA teams to plan the release as per the defined milestones

Work with Engineering to avoid impacts of branches and code merges

Engage with Engineering and Business to prioritize enhancements and defects into releases.

Analyze release blockers, downstream impact, manage dependencies, mitigate risk, conduct release walkthroughs and communicate release status

Create and manage change tickets, implementation plan, rollback plans and artifacts for releases

Lead and coordinate Go-Live activities and ensure the deployment plan is executed seamlessly.

Ensure all production deployments comply with IT security policies, engineering guidelines, and standards.

Hold defect triage meetings and determine the future avoidance

Implement continuous process improvements by automating manual work and eliminating inefficiencies in the process.

Create / manage metrics and dashboard to facilitate a data-driven approach

Maintain Knowledge repository on build and release procedures and key information related to releases.

Work on a flexible schedule and support releases on weekends, as needed.

You could be a great fit if you have:

6+ years of working and supporting in an Enterprise software organization.

6+ years of managing Enterprise release program

Solid understanding of project and program management techniques, methodologies, and best practices.

Knowledge of advanced release strategy concepts (CI/CD deployments, auto-tagging, versioning strategy, automation)

Technical understanding of development tools, source control, artifact management, and continuous integration build systems. e.g. GitHub, Jenkins, Python

A strong knowledge of change management process and SOX / SOC guidelines

Working knowledge of SharePoint, ServiceNow, Jira and Confluence.

Knowledge of Change governance and ITIL framework

Experience working with project management tools like MS Project, Smartsheet

Experience documenting and improving process around Release Management best practices

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex concepts to a broad range of technical and business audience

Works well under pressure and is able to meet tight deadlines

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to think strategically

Is self-driven, great team player, responsive, accountable and detail-oriented.

Ability to learn quickly and adapt in a dynamic environment

Learn More

About Autodesk
Welcome to Autodesk Amazing things are created every day with our software – from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.

We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk – our Culture Code is at the core of everything we do. Our values and ways of working help our people thrive and realize their potential, which leads to even better outcomes for our customers.

When you’re an Autodesker, you can be your whole, authentic self and do meaningful work that helps build a better future for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us

Salary transparency

Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location. In addition to base salaries, we also have a significant emphasis on discretionary annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock or long-term incentive cash grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Diversity & Belonging
We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging and an equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. Learn more here:

Are you an existing contractor or consultant with Autodesk?

Please search for open jobs and apply internally (not on this external site).



  • Bengaluru, India Vendavo Full time

    We’re a growing team, and as we scale, so does our need to focus on expanding our engineering team. You’ll be joining a people-focused company, and as a Software Release Program Manager, you will oversee planning, scheduling, communication, and coordination of our industry-leading SaaS platforms and applications. You will be pivotal in ensuring the...

  • Release Manager

    1 month ago


    Bengaluru, India HDFC securities Full time

    About usHDFC Securities is a premier stockbroking company and a subsidiary of HDFC Bank, one of the world’s largest financial services conglomerates. With a strong focus on technology and innovation, HDFC Securities offers a wide range of investment and trading services to retail and institutional clients, including online trading, investment advisory, and...

  • Release Manager

    2 months ago


    Bengaluru, India HDFC securities Full time

    About usHDFC Securities is a premier stockbroking company and a subsidiary of HDFC Bank, one of the world’s largest financial services conglomerates. With a strong focus on technology and innovation, HDFC Securities offers a wide range of investment and trading services to retail and institutional clients, including online trading, investment advisory, and...

  • Release Manager

    1 month ago


    Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Whitefield Careers Full time

    Release Manager Job DescriptionAt Whitefield Careers, we are seeking a skilled Release Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of systems and processes, with a proven track record of managing release plans and coordinating with stakeholders.Key Responsibilities:Manage release plans for initiatives across UAT, PreProd,...

  • Release Manager

    3 months ago


    Bengaluru, India Visionyle Solutions Full time

    Job Description :Release Planning and Coordination :- Develop and manage release plans for software and system components within the BSS/OSS domains.- Coordinate with development, QA, operations, and other stakeholders to schedule and plan releases.- Ensure alignment of release schedules with business objectives and customer requirements.Process Management...

  • Release Manager

    3 months ago


    Bengaluru, India NETSACH GLOBAL Full time

    Greetings from Netsach - A Cyber Security Company.Job DescriptionRelease Manager to oversee and coordinate the release of software and system components within our Telecom BSS/OSS environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in release management, excellent organizational skills, and a deep understanding of telecom operations and systems....

  • IT Release Manager

    1 month ago


    Bengaluru, India NetApp Full time

    Title: IT Release Manager Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, IN, 560071 Requisition ID: 128372 Job SummaryThe IT Release Manager is responsible for planning, scheduling, and controlling the movement of releases to test and live environments. The primary objective of Release Management is to ensure that the integrity of the live environment is protected and...

  • Release Manager

    3 months ago


    Bengaluru, India Whitefield Careers Full time

    ResponsibilitiesManage release plan for the Initiatives across the environments UATPreProd and Prod. Coordinate withstakeholders (Dev QA Operations) to schedule and planreleases. Ensure alignment of releaseschedules with business objectives and customerrequirements. Define and implement releasemanagement processes and best practices.Identify and mitigate...


  • Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Oracle Full time

    Overview:The Oracle Database product team is seeking a seasoned Strategic Release Leader to drive the success of our fast-paced releases. This role is responsible for establishing priorities, monitoring quality standards and processes, and ensuring adherence to schedules.About the Role:This highly visible position involves working with global teams to...

  • Release Manager

    4 weeks ago


    Bengaluru, India Gainwell Technologies LLC Full time

    SummaryAs a Release Manager at Gainwell, you can contribute your skills as we harness the power of technology to help our clients improve the health and well-being of the members they serve — a community’s most vulnerable. Connect your passion with purpose, teaming with people who thrive on finding innovative solutions to some of healthcare’s...

  • Release Coordinator

    6 months ago


    Bengaluru, India Postman Full time

    Postman is the world’s leading API platform, used by more than 28 million developers and 500,000 organizations, including 98% of the Fortune 500. Postman is helping developers and professionals across the globe build the API-first world by simplifying each step of the API lifecycle and streamlining collaboration—enabling users to create better APIs,...


  • Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Autodesk Full time

    Company OverviewAutodesk is a leading software company that empowers innovators to create amazing things. With our innovative products, we help people build better futures for all.We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk – our Culture Code is at the core of everything we do. Our values and ways of working help our people thrive and realize their...

  • Release Manager

    5 months ago


    Bengaluru, India Equinix Full time

    Who are we? Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, operatingover 250 data centers across the globe.Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with...

  • Release Manager

    7 months ago


    Bengaluru, India Ecolab Full time

    JOB DESCRIPTION Collaborate with development, QA, operations, and other stakeholders to coordinate release activities and resolve any release-related issues. Define and maintain release management policies, procedures, and standards to align with industry best practices, compliance requirements, and organizational goals. Develop release plans, including...


  • Bengaluru, India Vendavo Full time

    We’re a growing team, and as we scale, so does our need to focus on expanding our engineering team. You’ll be joining a people-focused company, and as a Software Release Program Manager, you will oversee planning, scheduling, communication, and coordination of our industry-leading SaaS platforms and applications. You will be pivotal in ensuring the...

  • Release Manager

    3 weeks ago


    Bengaluru / Bangalore, India Nelson Consultants LLP Full time

    We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Release Manager to oversee and facilitate the release management process within our organization. The ideal candidate will have a structured approach to quality assurance, experience with various tools, and a strong understanding of the software development lifecycle.Key Responsibilities:Review deployment requests...


  • Bengaluru, India SAP Full time

     We help the world run better At SAP, we enable you to bring out your best. Our company culture is focused on collaboration and a shared passion to help the world run better. How? We focus every day on building the foundation for tomorrow and creating a workplace that embraces differences, values flexibility, and is aligned to our purpose-driven and...

  • Release Engineer

    2 weeks ago


    Bengaluru, India Luxoft Full time

    Project Description:We've been engaged by a large Australian Bank to provide resources to their Murex program.We are looking for a Release Technical Engineer to support and streamline the release and deployment processes for a critical trading and risk management platform used by a leading financial institution. The engineer will be responsible for...

  • Release engineer

    1 week ago


    Bengaluru, India Luxoft Full time

    Project Description:We've been engaged by a large Australian Bank to provide resources to their Murex program.We are looking for a Release Technical Engineer to support and streamline the release and deployment processes for a critical trading and risk management platform used by a leading financial institution. The engineer will be responsible for...


  • Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Gainwell Technologies LLC Full time

    Gainwell Technologies LLCEstimated salary: $120,000 - $180,000 per year.Job Description:As a Release Manager at Gainwell Technologies LLC, you can contribute your skills to help our clients improve the health and well-being of the members they serve. Connect your passion with purpose, teaming with people who thrive on finding innovative solutions to some of...