Release Management Lead
Tackle the future of release management as a key expert.
As a Release Management Lead, you will define and evolve the enterprise-wide release management framework, ensuring the consistent application of governance, standards, and tooling across all delivery streams. You will play a pivotal role in enabling secure, stable, and efficient go-lives by driving the adoption of best practices and collaborating with stakeholders to align release strategies with organizational goals.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design, evolve, and maintain the release management framework, standards, and best practices across the organization.
* Develop and implement enterprise-level release governance models, approval workflows, and compliance criteria.
* Lead the selection, implementation, and continuous improvement of release orchestration and deployment automation tools.
* Oversee the integration of release planning with enterprise calendars, business readiness timelines, and environment strategies.
* Align release processes with security, audit, and risk management frameworks, and establish enterprise-wide release controls.
* Mentor and support Release Managers, foster a community of practice, and ensure cross-stream consistency.
* Collaborate with architecture, QA, Application Management, and product leadership to embed release-readiness criteria into delivery milestones.
* Analyze post-release insights to identify systemic issues, drive organizational learning, and enhance practices.
* Drive forward-thinking release practices across multiple product delivery teams.
* Serve as the central point of contact for cross-functional release coordination across Product, IT, QA, business, and operations teams.
* Provide clear, tailored communication on release activities to all stakeholder groups.
Your expertise will enable us to deliver with confidence, consistency, and excellence, making a transformative impact on our business success.
Requirements:
* Prior experience as a Release Manager in digital programs, managing complex releases and ensuring smooth delivery.
* Strong proficiency in release planning and change management, with the ability to adapt to evolving project needs.
* Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps and Azure Portal, as well as AWS, to streamline and automate release processes.
* Deep understanding of both Agile and Waterfall SDLC methodologies, enabling effective collaboration across diverse teams.
* Exceptional planning and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
* Outstanding communication and leadership abilities, with a focus on fostering collaboration and alignment across teams.
* Strong influencing skills, with the ability to engage and guide technical teams while building trust with stakeholders at all levels.