Release Manager

We are HCLTech Canada!, one of the fastest-growing large tech companies in the world and home to 219,000 people across 60 countries, supercharging progress through industry-leading capabilities centered around Digital, Engineering and Cloud. ( www.hcltech.com )

The driving force behind that work, our people, are diverse, creative, and passionate, raising the bar for excellence on a regular basis. We, in turn, work hard to bring out the best in them as we strive to help them find their spark and become the best version of themselves that they can be. If all this sounds like an environment you’ll thrive in, then you’re in the right place.

We are seeking a highly skilled Release Manager with over 10 years of experience to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate should be proficient with release management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow or similar platforms).

Job Title : Release Manager

Position Type : Full-time / Contract

Location : Remote / Canada

Responsibilities :

• Coordinate the scheduling and communication of planned releases, ensuring alignment and transparency with all stakeholders.
• Conduct release readiness reviews before deployment and post-release assessments to evaluate success and identify improvement areas.
• Maintain detailed documentation of release plans, dependencies, and outcomes to foster transparency and collaboration.
• Standardize and streamline release practices across teams to reduce complexity and enhance operational efficiency.
• Monitor key release metrics to ensure adherence to established procedures, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Address and mitigate risks to ensure smooth and predictable releases.

Required Skills :

• Proven experience in release management, program / project management, or software quality roles.
• Strong knowledge of release processes, including scheduling, tracking, and managing dependencies.
• Proficiency with release management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow or similar platforms).
• Familiarity with source control systems and branching strategies.
• Strong understanding of CI / CD pipelines and deployment processes.
• Skilled in risk assessment and mitigation to ensure stability during releases.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, with a focus on improving efficiency and quality.
• Effective communicator, capable of conveying complex ideas clearly to diverse stakeholders.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams and facilitating collaboration across departments.
• Knowledge of agile development methodologies and iterative release cycles.