•7 to 10 Years of experience in Release Management.
•Proven experience as a Release Manager or in a similar role within IT project management.
•Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies.
•Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
•Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
•Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
•Experience with release management tools and software (e.g., Azure Devops, Git, JIRA).
•Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
•Plan and manage the release schedule for multiple projects, ensuring alignment with business goals and timelines.
•Coordinate with development, QA, and operations teams to ensure smooth and timely releases.
•Monitor and track release progress, identifying and mitigating risks and issues.
•Develop and maintain release documentation, including release notes, deployment plans, and rollback procedures.
•Conduct release readiness reviews, ensuring all release criteria are met.
•Communicate release status, issues, and risks to stakeholders and management.
•Continuously improve release processes and practices to enhance efficiency and quality.
•Ensure compliance with regulatory and security requirements. Drive a Continuous Improvement culture across UK IT to improve delivery.