Release Manager

Job Title: Release Manager

Experience : 12 to 15 years

Work Location: Pune/Hyderabad/Chennai

Workmode: WFO

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Key Responsibilities:

• Release Planning & Execution:

  Develop, maintain, and manage comprehensive release plans that outline timelines, milestones, and dependencies across the release lifecycle.

• Cross-Functional Coordination:

  Work closely with Development, QA, Operations, and Product Management teams to ensure all teams are aligned and prepared for upcoming releases.

• Risk & Issue Management:

  Identify, track, and mitigate potential risks or issues that could impact release timelines or quality.

• Change Management:

  Ensure all changes are well-documented, communicated, and approved according to established change control processes.

• Cloud Deployment Oversight:

  Coordinate deployments in cloud environments (e.g., AWS), ensuring compliance with relevant security and operational policies.

• Automation & CI/CD:

  Champion continuous integration, delivery, and deployment practices; drive automation to improve release reliability and efficiency.

• Monitoring & Reporting:

  Track release progress and provide regular updates, including detailed performance metrics and status reports to stakeholders.

• Issue Resolution:

  Lead the resolution of issues during release phases to ensure minimal disruption to operations.

• Release Calendar Management:

  Maintain and manage the organization’s release calendar, ensuring coordination with all relevant stakeholders.

• Merge Management:

  Oversee the merging of validated changes into main code branches, coordinating closely with development and QA teams.

• Change Advisory Board (CAB):

  Present planned changes in CAB meetings and secure approvals as required across different regions.

• Go/No-Go Readiness:

  Organize and conduct Go/No-Go meetings with stakeholders to assess readiness before deployment.

• Post-Release Activities:

  Monitor post-release performance, coordinate hotfixes if needed, and facilitate Post-Implementation Reviews (PIR).

• Documentation & Compliance:

  Ensure all release-related documentation is complete, up-to-date, and meets compliance/audit standards.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications:

• Certification in cloud technologies (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect)
• Familiarity with containerization (e.g., Docker) and orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes)
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools
• Strong understanding of release processes in complex, large-scale environments
• Proven ability to drive process improvements and optimize workflows

Work Environment:

• Fast-paced, collaborative environment within a large-scale program
• Exposure to modern technologies and tools
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• Flexible working arrangements focused on results and productivity