Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Release Manager to oversee the end-to-end release management process for our software development projects. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of release management principles, exceptional leadership skills, and a proven track record of managing complex release cycles in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the release management process, including planning, scheduling, and coordinating software releases across multiple projects and teams.
- Develop and implement release management strategies, policies, and procedures to ensure high-quality software delivery.
- Collaborate with development, QA, DevOps, and product management teams to define and manage release timelines, dependencies, and deliverables.
- Oversee the preparation and execution of release activities, including code freeze, build, deployment, and post-release validation.
- Ensure effective risk management by identifying potential release risks and developing mitigation strategies.
- Establish and maintain release documentation, including release notes, deployment plans, and rollback procedures.
- Monitor and report on release progress, status, and metrics to stakeholders and executive management.
- Continuously improve release processes by identifying areas for improvement and implementing best practices.
- Manage and mentor a team of release engineers, providing guidance, support, and performance feedback.
- Stay current with industry trends and advancements in release management tools and technologies.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in release management, software development, or a related field.
- Proven experience managing complex software release cycles in an Agile/Scrum environment.
- Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and DevOps practices.
- Proficiency with release management tools such as Jenkins, Git, JIRA, and Azure DevOps.
- Excellent project management skills with a track record of delivering projects on time and within scope.
- Exceptional communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, ITIL, Agile) are a plus.
Why work for Launchpad?
- 100% remote
- People first culture
- Excellent compensation in US Dollars
- Hardware setup for working from home
- Work with global teams and prominent brands based in North America, Europe, and Asia
- Training allowances
- Personal time off (PTO) for vacations, study leave, personal time, etc.
- ...and more!
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