Release Lead

At ANZ, were applying new ways technology and data can be harnessed as we work towards a common goal: to improve the financial wellbeing and sustainability of our millions of customers.

Release Lead

You ll have capability in coordinating resources and interdependencies across multiple streams of work. The Project Manager will provide structure and leadership to a broad, multi-disciplinary project team comprised of internal people, vendors, and contractors. Experience in large, complex, dynamic environments is essential. To be successful in this role, you ll be a confident communicator with experience in negotiation and influencing skills.

Banking is changing and we re changing with it, giving our people great opportunities to try new things, learn and grow. Whatever your role at ANZ, you ll be building your future, while helping to build ours.

Role Type: Permanent, 4.2Role Location: Bengaluru

• Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams and interact with all levels


• Assigns and monitor work of technical personnel, ensuring that project steps are in alignment with business objectives, on-time and within budget


• Creates an environment of openness, trust and collaboration


• Ensures that the various elements of the project are properly co-ordinated. Includes project plan development, project plan execution and integrated change control.


• Ensure all reporting is accurate and transparent


• Identifies, clarifies and communicates project vision, goals and objectives and how these tie into, support or impedes organizational strategic objectives

• 14+ years Project & Release management experience.


• Lead the end-to-end delivery, from inception through to delivery of small to medium to sized initiatives and/or key pieces of work within programmes or projects


• Work collaboratively with key business owners and stakeholders to deliver the best outcome for the customer


• Work collaboratively with 3rd party vendors to deliver the best outcome for the customer


• Provide financial budget oversight across project deliverables


• You will operate across multiple teams to ensure delivery is aligned


• Agile experience at scale, innovative problem-solving, and a collaborative mindset.


• Experience in Handling high complex migration and lifecycle management.


• Experience in Integrating complex application & products.


• Proven experience in Release Management, Project Management, or a combination of both within a technology environment.


• Strong planning, coordination, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.


• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with a focus on risk management and quality assurance.


• Knowledge of change management processes and ITIL best practices.


• Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across global teams.


• Engage with stakeholders and leadership to communicate progress and key updates.


• Oversee deployment activities, ensuring compliance with governance standards.

• Track and report on release metrics, project milestones, and delivery KPIs.


• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance delivery speed, reliability, and transparency


• Able to track investments and benefits delivered to customers


• Communication skills; ability to articulate messages and communicate well with stakeholders at all levels across the organisation. From executive level to project team members.


• Familiarity with software delivery frameworks and controls to deliver technology solutions


• Ability to actively listen, use judgement and make sound decisions.

• Project Management: PMP, PRINCE2 or PMI-ACP


• Agile Delivery: Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe Agilist, or AgilePM


• IT Service Management: ITIL Foundation or higher.


• Cloud Platforms: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Fundamentals, or Google Cloud Certified (Associate).


• DevOps / Release Management: CI/CD, Jenkins, or GitOps

ANZ is a place where big things happen as we work together to provide banking and financial services across more than 30 markets. With more than 7,500 people, our Bengaluru team is the banks largest technology, data and operations centre outside Australia. In operation for over 33 years, the centre is critical in delivering the banks strategy and making an impact for our millions of customers around the world. Our Bengaluru team not only drives the transformation initiatives of the bank, it also drives a culture that makes ANZ a great place to be. Were proud that people feel they can be themselves at ANZ and 90 percent of our people feel they belong.

We know our people need different things to be great in their role, so we offer a range of flexible working options, including hybrid work (where the role allows it). Our people also enjoy a range of benefits including access to health and wellbeing services.

We want to continue building a diverse workplace and welcome applications from everyone. Please talk to us about any adjustments you may require to our recruitment process or the role itself. If you are a candidate with a disability or access requirements, let us know how we can provide you with additional support.

To find out more about working at ANZ visit . You can apply for this role by visiting ANZ Careers and searching for reference number 106096.

26/11/2025 , 11.59pm, (Melbourne Australia)