Head of Release Management

ExecThread; Sydney; On-site; AUD 260,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

ExecThread in Sydney, Australia, is seeking a Head of Release Management to lead release planning, readiness and execution across a large-scale enterprise transformation in the financial services sector.

You will provide end-to-end oversight across multiple Release Trains, establish enterprise release governance, reporting and readiness frameworks, and influence senior stakeholders with a hands-on, delivery-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in leading release management within large-scale technology transformations.
• Experience across multiple Release Trains in complex enterprise environments.
• Strong executive presence with ability to influence senior stakeholders and deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Lead release planning, readiness and execution across major releases and migrations.
• Ensure alignment of technology, business operations and stakeholders across all teams.
• Establish and embed enterprise release governance, reporting and readiness frameworks.

Job description

The Company is in need of a Head of Release Management to take on a pivotal leadership role in a large-scale enterprise transformation within the financial services sector. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading release planning, readiness, and execution, ensuring that all teams, technology, business operations, and stakeholders are aligned and prepared for major releases and migration events. This role demands a high level of visibility and the ability to provide end-to-end oversight across multiple Release Trains, as well as to establish and embed enterprise release governance, reporting, and readiness frameworks.Applicants for the Head of Release Management position at the company should have a proven track record in leading release management and readiness, particularly within large-scale technology transformation programs in the banking sector. The role requires strong experience in working across multiple Release Trains in complex enterprise environments, as well as expertise in program integration, dependency management, and enterprise planning. The ideal candidate will be adept at managing complex releases, migrations, or technology transformations, and must be comfortable operating at a strategic level while remaining close to delivery and execution. Strong executive presence, the ability to influence senior stakeholders, and a high level of organization, pragmatism, and resilience are essential for this role.

Functions:

• Information Technology

Compensation

AUD $260,000-$280,000 (salary) per year

A large financial services organisation undergoing enterprise transformation.