Release Manager (m/f/x)

Cofinity-X; Köln; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual training budget (€1,500)

Free choice of hardware

Monthly lunch subsidy (up to €112)

Deutschland Ticket and Job Bike

Workation opportunities

Pensions scheme (bAV) with company sponsorship

Regular team events

Modern office with a view of the Cologne Cathedral

Job summary

A tech-driven joint venture company based in Cologne is seeking a Release Manager to coordinate the release management process, ensuring effective communication among development teams and stakeholders. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree and at least 4 years of experience in IT and release management. The role offers a hybrid working model, flexible hours, and benefits like an annual training budget and monthly lunch subsidies.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of work experience in IT and release management.
• Proven experience in software development, release management, or IT operations.
• Fluency in English with strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and plan the release management process.
• Create and manage detailed release plans.
• Identify and manage risks impacting the release process.

Skills

Release management

Software development

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

Jira

GitHub

Job description

Our vision - your future

Cofinity-X is a joint venture founded in 2023 by BASF, BMW Group, Henkel, Mercedes-Benz, SAP, Schaeffler, Siemens, T-Systems, Volkswagen, and ZF. Established by industry experts, our company is primed for growth and is intended to be further led by professionals like yourself.

Your mission

• Supervise, plan and coordinate the release management process ensuring smooth communication and collaboration between development teams, quality assurance, product management, and other stakeholders.
• Create and manage detailed release plans, including the coordination of resources, schedules, and dependencies.
• Continuously review and improve existing release processes while introducing new tools and methods to streamline and enhance operations.
• Work closely with the QA team to ensure that quality standards are met and maintained throughout the release cycle.
• Identify and manage risks and issues that could impact the release process, ensuring project success.
• Coordinate communication with stakeholders, including providing regular status reports and conducting release readiness reviews.
• Build and maintain robust relationships with a wide network of stakeholders across various geographies, fostering clear and coherent dialogue regarding release management.

Your profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and/or at least 4 years of work experience in IT and release management.
• Proven experience in release management, software development, or IT operations.
• Deep understanding of software development, deployment pipelines, and relevant tools (e.g., Jira, GitHub, etc.).
• Experience working closely with QA teams, with a solid understanding of quality assurance and testing processes. A background in QA and ability to manage and coordinate cross‑product QA is advantageous.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to clearly articulate technical details and coordinate between diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Experience in conflict resolution, addressing team challenges, and strong decision‑making abilities.
• Skill in identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies.
• Fluency in English with strong written and verbal communication skills.

Why us?

• Hybrid working model.
• Balanced work‑life balance with flexible working hours.
• Annual training budget for continuous professional and personal development (€1,500).
• Free choice of hardware.
• Monthly lunch subsidy (up to €112).
• Deutschland Ticket and Job Bike for environmentally friendly mobility options.
• Workation – work remotely from different locations within the EU.
• A pensions scheme (bAV) with company sponsorship.
• Regular team events to strengthen cohesion and foster a positive working atmosphere.
• A modern office with an impressive view of the Cologne Cathedral.

About Us

Cofinity‑X GmbH is based in Cologne and was founded in 2023. It is a joint venture of BASF, BMW Group, Henkel, Mercedes-Benz, SAP, Schaeffler, Siemens, T-Systems, Volkswagen and ZF. The vision of Cofinity‑X is to run an open marketplace for the provision of own and third‑party business applications and further services that enable secured and standardized data transfer along the automotive value chain in accordance with the Gaia‑X and Catena‑X principles with initial focus on the European market.