Release Manager

Introduction
At IBM, work is more than a job – it’s a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you’ve never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world’s most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.

Your Role and Responsibilities
The IBM Software Core team is hiring for a skilled Release Manager to contribute to the successful release management of a large portfolio of IBM products. With approximately 60 services delivering on our common platform, we are searching for someone to:

• Create and execute release management plans including schedules and deliverable requirements based on the software category (for example, platform component or full product)
• Work closely with our IBM software development teams and IBM Business Partners to achieve successful completion of all of IBM’s Go-To-Market (GTM) deliverables
• Serve as a credible and trusted advisor to stakeholders
• Effectively mitigate release risks as they arise
• Contribute innovative suggestions for process improvement and automation
• Cultivate teamwork and problem-solving while working under challenging delivery expectations and deadlines
• Provide leadership, mentoring, motivation to more junior team members
• Ensure project completion on time and budget

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Minimum 12+ Years of Experience
• 6+ Years of release management experience
• A proven track record of release management using agile best practices to successfully deliver products on aggressive schedules
• Comprehensive understanding of the entire software development lifecycle and GTM requirements
• Demonstrable success in communication and personal relationship development at all levels – from engineers to execs – with experience navigating across all pillars of the business: Development, Support, Security, Legal, Finance
• Strong collaboration skills as you work across the partner and IBM team
• Experience working with a broad spectrum of technology solutions
• Expertise at working independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic development environment
• Enthusiasm for learning new technologies and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• None