Release Manager

Office in Hyderabad, Bangalore, Pune, Chennai, Gurgaon

Delivery Management

We are seeking an experienced Release Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in establishing and managing release processes, particularly in environments utilizing DevOps CI/CD. This role requires a strategic thinker who can efficiently collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless software deployments.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage release processes tailored to our organization's needs
Coordinate with development, testing, and operations teams to ensure smooth and timely delivery of software products
Oversee the planning, scheduling, and execution of release activities, including defining the scope of each release
Monitor and manage risks related to the release process, proactively addressing any issues that might impact deployment schedules or quality
Maintain documentation for release procedures, dependencies, and notifications; ensure compliance with internal audit requirements
Continuously evaluate and improve release management strategies to enhance productivity and minimize errors
Conduct Release Readiness reviews, Milestone Reviews, and Business Go/No-Go decisions
Provide guidance and support to junior team members and foster a collaborative team environment

Requirements

10-15 years of experience in release management, DevOps, or similar roles in a high-paced software delivery environment
Proficiency in CI/CD workflows and release orchestration
Background in risk assessment and impact analysis with flexibility to use various mitigation strategies
Understanding of software development lifecycle and deployment methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.)
Showcase of leadership skills with proven experience managing cross-functional teams and initiatives
Familiarity with creating and maintaining release documentation to align with audit and compliance standards
Capability to work with tools and technologies such as Jenkins, GitHub/GitLab, and Bitbucket in a release management capacity

Nice to have

Familiarity with AWS, CircleCI, and TerraformCloud for release orchestration in cloud environments
Knowledge of Kubernetes and containerization processes within CI/CD pipelines
Experience handling advanced CI/CD configurations and optimizations across various tools and systems