Aps6 Release Manager

Softtest Pays Pty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Softtest Pays Pty is seeking a Release Manager in Australia to oversee software release planning, execution and coordination across multiple teams. The role requires strong communication, stakeholder engagement and data‑driven problem solving.

You will collaborate with developers, testers and operations, drive continuous improvement of release processes, and ensure timely deployments using release management tools. The position is based in Sydney, Australia.

Qualifications

• Strong written and oral communication skills essential for release planning, updates and stakeholder engagement.
• Analytical skills to analyse release data and drive data‑driven decisions.
• Understanding SDLC and release management practices.
• Experience coordinating cross‑functional teams to ensure smooth releases.
• Experience with release planning, tracking and deployment tools.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute and manage software releases.
• Analyse release data and identify issues to prevent delays.
• Coordinate multiple releases across teams and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with developers, testers, and operations for smooth deployments.
• Utilise release management tools for planning and tracking.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Software development

Interpersonal skills

Software planning

Project management

Communication management

Job description

Australian Citizens residing in Australia only respond. must have baseline.

1. Strong Written and Oral Communication Skills: A release manager needs to effectively communicate release plans, updates, and potential issues to various stakeholders. This includes having a collaborative spirit and interpersonal skills with excellent Stakeholder engagement.

2. Analytical Skills: They must be able to analyse release data, identify potential problems, and make data-driven decisions to improve the release process.

3. Organisational Skills: Managing multiple releases, coordinating teams, and ensuring that all tasks are completed on time requires strong organisational skills.

4. Release Management Experience: Experience in planning, executing, and managing software releases.

5. Experience with Release Management Tools: Proficiency in using tools for release planning, tracking, and deployment is essential.6. Cross-Functional Coordination: The ability to work effectively with developers, testers, operations, and other teams to ensure a smooth and successful release is vital.

1. Project Management Experience: Experience in managing projects, preferably software development projects.

2. Understanding of a SDLC: A thorough understanding of a SDLC, from requirements gathering to deployment, is crucial for managing releases effectively.

Required Skills:

Operations Stakeholder Engagement Communication Skills Analytical Skills Software Development Developers Interpersonal Skills Software Planning Project Management Communication Management