Release Manager

Position DescriptionCompany Profile:At CGI, were a team of builders. We call our employees members because all who join CGI are building their own company - one that has grown to 72,000 professionals located in 40 countries. Founded in 1976, CGI is a leading IT and business process services firm committed to helping clients succeed. We have the global resources, expertise, stability and dedicated professionals needed to achieve. At CGI, were a team of builders. We call our employees members because all who join CGI are building their own company - one that has grown to 72,000 professionals located in 40 countries. Founded in 1976, CGI is a leading IT and business process services firm committed to helping clients succeed. We have the global resources, expertise, stability and dedicated professionals needed to achieve results for our clients - and for our members. Come grow with us. Learn more at www.cgi.com.This is a great opportunity to join a winning team. CGI offers a competitive compensation package with opportunities for growth and professional development. Benefits for full-time, permanent members start on the first day of employment and include a paid time-off program and profit participation and stock purchase plans. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position, however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. No unsolicited agency referrals please.Job Title: Release ManagerExperience: 8+ YearsCategory: Software Development/EngineeringJob Location: Bangalore / ChennaiMode of Work: WFO (Mon-Fri)Position ID: J0925-0673Experience - 8+Release manager with Automation experience.Key Skills:Project management and coordinationProblem-solving and analytical thinkingExcellent communication and leadershipRisk assessment and mitigationTechnical proficiency in software infrastructure and deploymentYour future duties and responsibilitiesRelease Planning & CoordinationPlan release windows and cycles across multiple portfolios and applications.Coordinate release schedules with development, QA, and operations teams.Lead Go-Live activities including deployment execution and post-release reviews.Process ManagementImplement and manage release processes through development, testing, and production environments.Conduct release readiness and milestone reviews.Maintain release documentation including runbooks, checklists, and deployment plans.Risk & Issue ManagementIdentify and manage risks that may impact release scope, schedule, or quality.Resolve conflicts and issues that arise during the release lifecycle.Communication & Stakeholder EngagementCommunicate release plans, status updates, and changes to stakeholders.Collaborate with project managers and business teams to align release goals.Continuous ImprovementAnalyze release metrics and feedback to improve processes.Develop automation tools and scripts for CI/CD and release management.

Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role

Must have skills:Release manager with Automation experienceRelease Planning & CoordinationProject management and coordinationTechnical proficiency in software infrastructure and deploymentRisk assessment and mitigationProblem-solving and analytical thinkingExcellent communication and leadershipGood to Have Skills:

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