Release & Environments Manager coordinating software releases and deployments at a global technology company. Ensuring quality and reliability across multiple environments with collaboration across teams.
Responsibilities
Own the end to end coordination of software releases across development, testing, staging, and production environments.
Plan and manage release schedules to ensure deployments are delivered on time and aligned with business priorities.
Establish and maintain release management processes and best practices across engineering teams.
Partner closely with development, QA, DevOps, operations, and project teams to ensure smooth and reliable deployments.
Identify and manage risks, dependencies, and issues within the release pipeline, proactively resolving blockers.
Lead release planning sessions, deployment readiness reviews, and post-release retrospectives to continuously improve processes.
Oversee the stability, configuration, and performance of environments supporting the software delivery lifecycle.
Collaborate with DevOps teams to enhance CI/CD pipelines and increase deployment automation.
Provide clear updates to stakeholders on release status, milestones, and potential risks.
Maintain documentation and ensure all releases meet security, compliance, and internal governance standards.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (relevant certifications such as ITIL, PMP, or DevOps are a plus).
5+ years’ experience in release management, environment management, or a similar role in a technology-driven organisation.
Proven experience managing software releases across complex, multi-environment systems.
Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps, and version control systems like Git.
Experience with scripting or automation tools (e.g. PowerShell, Python).
Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure and container technologies like Docker or Kubernetes.
Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle and modern delivery practices including Agile, Scrum, and DevOps.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across engineering, QA, operations, and business teams.
Highly organised with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proactive, adaptable, and detail-oriented, with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.
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