Key Responsibilities

Release Planning & Scheduling
Develop and maintain a centralized release calendar, plan release windows, and coordinate all activities across teams.
Coordination & Communication
Liaise with development, QA, operations, and project management teams to ensure alignment on timelines, dependencies, and quality standards.
Execution of Go-Live Activities
Lead deployment plans, runbooks, and checklists during release windows; manage rollback procedures if needed.
Risk & Issue Management
Identify risks early, develop mitigation strategies, and resolve conflicts affecting release scope, schedule, or quality.
Process Governance
Implement and enforce release management processes, conduct readiness and milestone reviews, and maintain compliance with organizational standards.
Continuous Improvement
Analyze release metrics, conduct post-release reviews, and drive process improvements for efficiency and predictability.

Required Skills

Technical Proficiency
Understanding of SDLC, CI/CD pipelines, version control systems (Git), and automation tools (Jenkins, Ansible).
Project Management
Expertise in Agile/Scrum methodologies, scheduling, and resource coordination.
Communication & Leadership
Strong interpersonal skills to manage cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
Problem-Solving & Adaptability
Ability to handle unexpected issues during releases and adapt to changing priorities.

Release Manager