Release Manager

Tanqeeb; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb is seeking an experienced Release Manager in Dubai to lead end-to-end software release lifecycles across complex tech environments. You will align development, QA, infrastructure, security, and business teams to plan, test, and deploy reliable releases with minimal risk.

The role requires 7+ years in Release Management or IT delivery, with strong SDLC, Agile and ITIL knowledge. You will drive CI/CD improvements and maintain rigorous release governance in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Release Management, IT Delivery, Dev Ops or Software Engineering.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile, Scrum and ITIL practices.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, deployment processes and version control.
• Familiarity with Jira, Service Now, Azure Dev Ops, Jenkins, Git or similar tools.
• Strong knowledge of change, incident and configuration management.
• Excellent stakeholder coordination and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the end-to-end software release lifecycle.
• Develop release calendars, plans, schedules and deployment strategies.
• Coordinate releases across Development, QA, Infrastructure, Security and Business teams.
• Manage release readiness, dependencies, risks and approval processes.
• Ensure production deployments are properly tested and authorized.
• Monitor release progress and provide clear stakeholder reporting.
• Coordinate change management and production implementation activities.
• Identify and mitigate release-related risks and dependencies.
• Lead post-release reviews and drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain release documentation, governance standards and audit trails.
• Support CI/CD and Dev Ops practices to improve deployment efficiency.
• Ensure smooth communication throughout major releases and production changes.

Skills

Release management

SDLC & Agile

Stakeholder coordination

CI/CD pipelines

DevOps practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering or a related field

Tools

Jira

ServiceNow

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

Git

Job description

WE’RE HIRING: RELEASE MANAGER Dubai, United Arab Emirates Management Level Release Management | IT Delivery | Dev Ops | Agile PLAN. COORDINATE. RELEASE. DELIVER WITH CONFIDENCE. We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Release Manager to lead end-to-end release management and ensure smooth, controlled and high-quality software deployments across complex technology environments. This is a great opportunity for a technology leader who can bring together development, testing, infrastructure, security and business teams to deliver reliable releases on time and with minimal operational risk.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own and manage the end-to-end software release lifecycle
• Develop release calendars, plans, schedules and deployment strategies
• Coordinate releases across Development, QA, Infrastructure, Security and Business teams
• Manage release readiness, dependencies, risks and approval processes
• Ensure production deployments are properly tested and authorized
• Monitor release progress and provide clear stakeholder reporting
• Coordinate change management and production implementation activities
• Identify and mitigate release-related risks and dependencies
• Lead post-release reviews and drive continuous improvement
• Maintain release documentation, governance standards and audit trails
• Support CI/CD and Dev Ops practices to improve deployment efficiency
• Ensure smooth communication throughout major releases and production changes

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering or a related field
• 7+ years of experience in Release Management, IT Delivery, Dev Ops or Software Engineering
• Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile, Scrum and ITIL practices
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, deployment processes and version control
• Familiarity with Jira, Service Now, Azure Dev Ops, Jenkins, Git or similar tools
• Strong knowledge of change, incident and configuration management
• Excellent stakeholder coordination and communication skills
• Strong risk management, problem-solving and organizational abilities
• Experience coordinating cross-functional technical teams
• UAE / GCC experience is an advantage
• ITIL, PMP, Scrum or related certification is a plus

WHY JOIN US?

• Strategic technology leadership opportunity in Dubai
• Manage high-impact enterprise technology releases
• Work closely with international technology and business teams
• Opportunity to improve Dev Ops and digital delivery processes
• Fast-paced environment with strong career growth potential
• Competitive compensation and professional development opportunities