Release Manager

Environment and Release Manager

• Rate: £400 – £430 per day (Outside IR35)
• Contract Length: 6 months (initial)
• Location: Remote (Hybrid for the first few weeks to meet stakeholders and get familiar with the environment in Watford)

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and schedule release windows and cycles across a portfolio.
• Manage risks and resolve issues that impact release scope, timelines, and quality.
• Track and report progress to ensure releases are delivered on time, within budget, and meet expectations.
• Coordinate release efforts based on service request backlogs, third-party applications, and OS updates.
• Communicate project plans, updates, and changes, including requirements, QA plans, timelines, and scope.
• Collaborate with teams across different locations to ensure smooth releases.
• Conduct reviews (Release Readiness, Milestone, Go/No-Go) to ensure everything is on track.
• Create deployment plans, run books, and implementation guides.
• Provide weekly reports on release progress.
• Keep the business informed about release details and schedules.
• Negotiate, plan, and oversee all release-related activities.
• Work closely with engineers to manage impacts from code merges and branches.
• Maintain the release schedule, ensuring alignment with key partners and vendors.
• Drive continuous improvement in the release process.
• Lead Go-Live activities, including executing deployment plans and checklists.
• Develop automation tools and scripts to streamline software builds, integration, and deployment.
• Participate in CAB meetings to discuss release scope and potential blockers.
• Maintain a repository with key release info, including build procedures and notification lists.
• Stay updated on new software development and configuration management techniques, applying them as needed.