Release Manager

High Tech Genesis Inc.; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Release Manager to enhance its Information Services team. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with development teams to orchestrate software releases, ensuring they meet product goals and timelines. Your expertise in release management will be crucial as you oversee the implementation of changes, communicate plans to stakeholders, and manage risks effectively. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic environment where your skills in project management and technical support will drive success. Join a company that values diversity and inclusion at its core!

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate software releases and ensure alignment with product goals.
• Oversee implementation of software changes and monitor post-deployment.

Skills

Release Management

Software Development Lifecycle

Project Management

Risk Management

Bilingual (English and French)

Tools

Cloud Services

Version Control Systems

CI/CD Pipelines

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.