IT Change & Release Manager

SiriusPoint Ltd.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A global insurance company is seeking an IT Change & Release Manager to coordinate IT change and release activities in London. The role involves managing change strategies and ensuring compliance. Candidates should have over 8 years of QA experience and a strong grasp of insurance processes. This opportunity offers competitive compensation and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Collaborative work environment

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in QA/testing with at least 2 years in a lead role.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience in automated regression with web, API, and SaaS platforms.
• Strong understanding of insurance domain processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage change and release strategies.
• Maintain a centralized release calendar.
• Facilitate CAB (Change Advisory Board) meetings.

Skills

QA/testing

Automated regression

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

JIRA

Jenkins

Git

Job description

Information TechnologyLondon,United Kingdom

SiriusPoint is a global underwriter of insurance and reinsurance providing solutions to clients and brokers around the world. Bermuda-headquartered with offices in New York, London, Stockholm and other locations, we are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (SPNT). We have licenses to write Property & Casualty and Accident & Health insurance and reinsurance globally. Our offering and distribution capabilities are strengthened by a portfolio of strategic partnerships with Managing General Agents and Program Administrators. With approximately $2.7 billion total capital, SiriusPoint’s operating companies have a financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) from AM Best, S&P and Fitch, and A3 from Moody’s.

Join Our Team

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented IT Change & Release Manager with a strong foundation in the insurance industry to coordinate IT change and release activities across Agile and DevOps environments. This role ensures the secure and compliant delivery of IT changes and software releases while minimizing disruption to operations. You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and report directly to the Head of IT Strategic Projects and Governance.

Your responsibilities will include:

Change & Release Execution

• Develop and manage change and release strategies tailored to (re)insurance systems and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain a centralized release calendar to ensure alignment with sprint schedules, backlog priorities, and business needs.
• Facilitate CAB (Change Advisory Board) meetings to review change requests, ensure stakeholder alignment and support Agile release trains or CI/CD pipelines.
• Own, evolve and demonstrate compliance with SiriusPoint’s Change Management Policy.

Agile Delivery Collaboration

• Integrate change and release processes into delivery frameworks, covering both waterfall and Agile processes
• Participate in sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives to assess change impacts and ensure QA objectives are met.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, Business Analysts and QA Engineers to support continuous delivery and stakeholder alignment.

DevOps Enablement

• Ensure releases are orchestrated via CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps) with automated quality gates and rollback mechanisms.
• Monitor implementation performance using observability tools to evaluate risk, control effectiveness, and compliance.
• Partner with DevOps engineers to embed release governance into development workflows with auditable tracking and automated change control.
• Conduct impact assessments and ensure all changes follow approved processes with appropriate documentation.
• Ensure compliance with regulations (e.g., HIPAA, SOX, NAIC, GDPR) and internal audit requirements.
• Own IT SOX quarterly/year-end certifications and post-release evaluations across development and infrastructure teams.
• Analyze release metrics and feedback to evolve change governance and reduce deployment friction.
• Promote best practices in quality assurance and agile delivery, championing a DevSecOps mindset across teams.

United behind common goals

At SiriusPoint we work as one team across our global business, and we unite that team behind common goals, understanding the positive impact we can all make at SiriusPoint . We aim to retain and attract great people, knowing they can achieve a rewarding and enriching career.

Our Purpose is to provide security and resilience in an uncertain world.

Our Vision is t o be recognized as a best-in-class insurer and reinsurer utilizing deep risk capabilities to protect our customers. Blending our talent, expertise and data to provide intelligent risk solutions.

Our culture is one of performance and accountability . Our people are our experts and you will be empowered to apply your expertise in a supportive, collaborative and purposeful environment.

Our Values are at the heart of our business, and which guide every day actions and decision making.

• Integrity: Integrity, respect and trust are our core principles
• Customer Focused: Our customers are the reason we exist
• Solution Driven: Creating solutions is our mindset
• Diversity: Diversity, inclusion and allyship make us stronger

Be Yourself

We are building a differentiated culture and approach. We have shared values that drive our behavior and a culture that makes it a fun, exciting, and productive place to work and a great partner to do business with. You should be entrepreneurial, pioneering, open and yourself.

This role is ideal for a proactive and detail-oriented professional who is passionate about development, governance and controls. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are committed to maintaining high standards of IT control, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact.

Your skills and abilities should include:

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in QA/testing with at least 2 years in a lead role.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience in automated regression with web, API, and SaaS platforms.
• Strong understanding of insurance domain processes (e.g., claims, underwriting, policy management).
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Proficiency in tools like Azure DevOps, JIRA, Jenkins and Git.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience and/or certification with ACCELQ or similar.
• Experience with Guidewire, DXC, Duck Creek, or other insurance platforms.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance in insurance (e.g., HIPAA, SOX).
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.

Why Should You Join SiriusPoint ?

Our people are our experts, and from day one you will be empowered to apply your expertise in a supportive, collaborative, and purposeful environment. Our Values - Integrity, Customer Focused, Solution Driven, Diversity, and Collaboration - are at the heart of our business, and they guide our everyday actions and decision making. We also unite our global team behind common goals, ensuring you can make a meaningful impact.

We aim to retain and attract great people, knowing they can achieve a rewarding and enriching career. We offer a competitive and above market compensation package.

We Achieve More Together

At SiriusPoint , we know that diversity, inclusion and allyship make us stronger. We value and are committed to supporting the unique voices, backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and contributions of the diverse global employee base that make up our business.

We know that a diverse and equitable culture, where all voices are included and heard, is critical to our success as an employer. We are committed to developing our DE&I strategy to ensure that SiriusPoint remains a supportive and empowering place of work.