Senior Release Manager

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Release Manager to oversee the end-to-end release management process for our software development projects. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of release management principles, exceptional leadership skills, and a proven track record of managing complex release cycles in a fast-paced environment.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the release management process, including planning, scheduling, and coordinating software releases across multiple projects and teams.
• Develop and implement release management strategies, policies, and procedures to ensure high-quality software delivery.
• Collaborate with development, QA, DevOps, and product management teams to define and manage release timelines, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Oversee the preparation and execution of release activities, including code freeze, build, deployment, and post-release validation.
• Ensure effective risk management by identifying potential release risks and developing mitigation strategies.
• Establish and maintain release documentation, including release notes, deployment plans, and rollback procedures.
• Monitor and report on release progress, status, and metrics to stakeholders and executive management.
• Continuously improve release processes by identifying areas for improvement and implementing best practices.
• Manage and mentor a team of release engineers, providing guidance, support, and performance feedback.
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in release management tools and technologies.

 Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in release management, software development, or a related field.
• Proven experience managing complex software release cycles in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and DevOps practices.
• Proficiency with release management tools such as Jenkins, Git, JIRA, and Azure DevOps.
• Excellent project management skills with a track record of delivering projects on time and within scope.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, ITIL, Agile) are a plus.

 Why work for Launchpad?

• 100% remote
• People first culture
• Excellent compensation in US Dollars
• Hardware setup for working from home
• Work with global teams and prominent brands based in North America, Europe, and Asia
• Training allowances
• Personal time off (PTO) for vacations, study leave, personal time, etc.
• ...and more!