Change & Release Manager

TESTQ TECHNOLOGIES LTD; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services company in East Midlands is seeking an experienced Change & Release Manager to lead governance processes for enterprise programmes. Applicants should have 5-8 years of relevant experience, strong knowledge of ITIL frameworks, and the ability to manage complex release schedules. This full-time role offers a salary ranging from GBP 58,200 to 68,000 per annum. The ideal candidate will excel in risk management and stakeholder communication, ensuring compliance and delivery of critical releases.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience managing change and release processes in large-scale IT programmes.
• Ability to handle complex release schedules with multiple teams.
• Experience with ITIL frameworks and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain change and release governance processes.
• Manage release planning and stakeholder communication.
• Oversee risk assessments for major releases.

Skills

Managing change and release processes

Complex release schedules management

ITIL frameworks knowledge

Stakeholder management

Experience with Oracle Intelligent Advisor

Support for public-sector programmes

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Effective communication skills

Leadership and decision making

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree or above

Job description

Reference: TQ2425_2131_471
Vacancy: 1
Job title: Change & Release Manager
Location: Leicester
Clearance: BPSS cleared or eligible
Experience Required: 5 - 8 years

Job Purpose

TESTQ Technologies is an IT services and solutions company whose offerings spans over variety of industry sectors with strong technical, domain and process expertise helping clients grow their businesses and decrease operational costs on continuous basis in an ever-changing business environment. The Change & Release Manager should lead and govern change and release processes for enterprise programmes, ensuring risk mitigation, compliance, and the successful delivery of critical releases.

Job Description (Main Duties and Responsibilities)

• Define, enforce, and maintain change and release governance processes across the project lifecycle.
• Manage release planning, stakeholder communication, governance reporting, and approvals.
• Oversee risk assessments, contingency planning, and escalation for major releases.
• Ensure full compliance with regulatory, security, and service management standards.
• Act as the primary point of contact for governance, steering committees, and delivery teams.

Key Skills, Qualifications and Experience Needed

• Strong experience managing change and release processes in large-scale IT programmes.
• Ability to manage complex release schedules involving multiple teams and dependencies.
• Good knowledge of ITIL frameworks, risk assessment, and compliance standards.
• Strong stakeholder management and coordination skills.
• Experience with Oracle Intelligent Advisor (OIA) or similar enterprise solutions.
• Background supporting major public-sector or digital transformation programmes.

Other Key skills

• Good analytical and Problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills
• A thorough approach and Self starter
• Focus on quality and delivery
• Working together in teams.
• Leadership and effective decision making.
• Flexible Attitude
• Excellent customer service

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or above in the UK or Equivalent.

Salary: GBP 58200 to 68000 per annum

Published Date: 03 Dec 2025

Closing Date: 02 Jan 2025

Evaluation: CV Review, Technical Test, Personal and Technical Interview and References

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent [Part time and Fixed Term option is available]

The role is no longer accepting applications.