Release Manager

High Tech Genesis Inc.; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Release Manager to join their dynamic Information Services team. In this role, you will coordinate with development teams to ensure software releases align with product goals and timelines. You will oversee the implementation of changes, manage risks, and communicate plans to stakeholders. This position offers an exciting opportunity to leverage your project management skills in a collaborative environment. If you have a strong background in release management and a passion for technology, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Release Manager or similar role in software development.
• Strong understanding of release management best practices.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to plan and schedule software releases.
• Oversee implementation of software changes with minimal disruption.

Skills

Release Management

Software Development Lifecycle

Cloud Technologies

CI/CD Pipelines

Project Management

Risk Management

Bilingual (English and French)

Tools

Version Control Systems

Release Automation Tools

Job description

Location: Montreal, QC (on-site)

Term: Permanent

High Tech Genesis is hiring a Release Manager to join our Information Services team. Reporting to the CIO, you'll coordinate with development teams to plan software releases and ensure they align with product goals and timelines.

In this role, you will:

• Collaborate with development teams to plan and schedule software releases and ensure alignment with product goals and timelines

• Oversee the implementation of software changes, ensuring they are correctly tested, documented, and deployed with minimal disruption to end-users

• Coordinate the release schedule, required resources, infrastructure updates, pre-production environments

• Communicate release plans and changes to internal and external stakeholders (B2C & B2B)

• Identify and mitigate risks related to releases. Develop rollback strategies in case of deployment issues

• Monitor releases post-deployment to identify and resolve any issues or bugs. Ensure that feedback loops are in place for future improvements

• Level 3 support: technical investigation of reported issues before they are escalated to development teams

• Demonstrated experience as a Release Manager or in a similar software development role

• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle and release management best practices

• Experience with Cloud, version control systems, CI/CD pipelines, and release automation tools

• Practical knowledge and skills in planning, testing, deploying, and managing firmware updates for connected devices is a big asset

• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple releases and deadlines

• Ability to manage and mitigate risks effectively

Bonus skill:

• Bilingual English and French written and spoken

• Experience as a software developer is a big asset

High Tech Genesis Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Diversity and inclusion are at the core of our values.

Please advise High Tech Genesis of any accommodation measures you may require.

Please be advised:

1. Applicants must have the legal right to work in Canada.

2. Kindly submit your resume in MS Word format upon application for this position.