Release Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or related field
• Proven experience in change and release management roles, preferably in a complex IT environment
• Strong understanding of ITIL principles and best practices
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Experience with change and release management tools and technologies

Nice To Haves

• Certification in ITIL or related disciplines is a plus

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the organization's change management process and release management strategies
• Review and assess proposed changes to determine potential impact on systems, processes, and stakeholders
• Facilitate change review meetings and maintain accurate records of all changes
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure that changes are properly evaluated, approved, and scheduled, and ensuring alignment with business objectives and IT priorities
• Establish and maintain release calendars and communicate release schedules to stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and organizational policies related to change and release management
• Conduct post-implementation reviews to evaluate the effectiveness of changes and releases and identify areas for improvement
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement in change and release processes
• Oversee the deployment of releases into production environments, coordinating activities to minimize downtime and risk
• Identify and assess risks associated with changes and releases, implementing mitigation strategies as needed
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to provide updates on change and release activities, address concerns, and solicit feedback
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including business leaders, IT teams, and external vendors
• Evaluate and implement tools and technologies to support change and release management processes, such as version control systems, deployment automation tools, and release orchestration platforms
• Continuously assess and enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of tools and workflows to streamline change and release activities