IT Change & Release Manager - Banking/Payments

Akkodis; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is looking for a Change & Release Manager to oversee IT changes in Bromley, London. Candidates should have experience in financial services or payments, with strong communication skills and knowledge of ITIL and ITSM tools such as ServiceNow and JIRA. Responsibilities include planning and coordinating releases, managing milestones, and conducting post-release reviews. This role offers a salary between £65,000 and £75,000, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in IT change/release management in banking or payments.
• Strong communication skills across all levels.
• Knowledge of ITIL and ITSM tools.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate IT releases across applications.
• Manage release milestones, readiness, and progress reporting.
• Oversee deployment activities and communicate with stakeholders.
• Conduct post-release reviews and lessons learned.

Skills

IT change/release management

Strong communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Tools

ServiceNow

JIRA

Remedy

Job description

Change and Release Manager

Bromley, London

£65,000 - £75,000 depending on experience

Candidates must have full right to work in the UK

Brief

We're looking for a Change & Release Manager with experience in financial services or payments to plan, coordinate, and deliver IT changes and releases across critical systems.

You'll ensure smooth, low-risk deployments while maintaining governance and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate IT releases across applications
• Manage release milestones, readiness, and progress reporting
• Oversee deployment activities and communicate with stakeholders
• Conduct post-release reviews and lessons learned

Essential Experience

• Experience in IT change/release management in banking or payments
• Strong communication skills across all levels
• Knowledge of ITIL and ITSM tools (ServiceNow, JIRA, Remedy)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Desirable Skills

• ITIL Foundation, PMP or PRINCE2 certification
• Experience with Agile and Waterfall delivery

Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law.

Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.

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