Release Manager

The Release Manager will govern and coordinate the end-to-end release lifecycle, ensuring compliance, readiness, and traceability from development through production. This role is critical for maintaining operational stability and regulatory alignment. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Release Planning: Define scope, timelines, and maintain the release calendar. 

• Readiness & Governance: Validate release notes, rollback strategies, and mandatory controls. 

• Coordination: Act as the central point for release activities across teams. 

• Risk Management: Document and escalate risks, dependencies, and exceptions. 

• Deployment Oversight: Ensure traceability and compliance during deployments. 

• Post-Release Assurance: Conduct reviews and embed lessons learned. 

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field (Master’s preferred). 

• Strong understanding of release governance and SDLC compliance. 

• Experience managing complex releases in regulated environments. 

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. 

Preferred: 

• ITIL v3/v4 certification. 

• Familiarity with Agile, DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud environments (GCP).