Release Manager

Sanderson Recruitment Plc; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Transition Release Manager to work on a public sector programme in Birmingham. In this role, you will manage software releases, ensuring quality and compliance across multiple teams and environments. Candidates should have strong change management skills, the ability to coordinate with different stakeholders, and familiarity with Azure DevOps. This is a 5-month engagement offering a competitive day rate.

Qualifications

• Experience managing software releases in a complex environment.
• Excellent communication skills for coordinating with multiple teams.
• Strong organisational skills to manage release timelines.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee the deployment of software releases.
• Develop release calendars and move-to-production plans.
• Ensure compliance with change management processes.
• Prepare release notes and maintain accurate records.
• Facilitate training and handover sessions for support teams.

Skills

Strong understanding of release and change management processes

Excellent organisational and communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure

Familiarity with Azure DevOps

Experience coordinating cross-functional teams

Strong focus on governance and compliance

Job description

Transition Release Manager - Public Sector Programme

Location: Birmingham
Contract: 5 months (via consultancy)
Day Rate: Competitive
IR35 Status: Inside IR35

We are looking for an experienced Transition Release Manager to join a major public sector programme within the Strategic Digital Solutions department. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in managing software releases and ensuring smooth delivery across complex environments.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Programme Delivery Lead, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing the deployment of software releases into controlled environments and production. You'll ensure all releases meet quality standards, comply with governance and security requirements, and are delivered on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain release calendars, timelines, and move-to-production plans.
• Act as the central point of contact between development, testing, operations, and suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with change management processes, contractual obligations, and regulatory standards.
• Review RFCs, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Prepare release notes, sign-off documents, and maintain accurate records.
• Organise and attend release boards for approval and sign-off.
• Facilitate training and handover sessions for support teams.
• Maintain secure repositories and manage escrow arrangements for production candidates.

Skills & Experience

• Strong understanding of release and change management processes.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps and managing DevOps teams.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and external suppliers.
• Strong focus on governance and compliance.

Reasonable Adjustments

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

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