Release Manager

Ss&c Technologies, Inc.; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services technology firm in the UK seeks a dynamic project manager to oversee release processes within various teams. This role involves planning deliverables, managing risks, and ensuring effective communication with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will exhibit strong leadership and collaboration skills, with a solid understanding of Agile methodologies. The company values diversity and inclusion, offering competitive benefits and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Professional Development Reimbursement

Competitive holiday scheme

Benefits supporting wellbeing

Diversity and Inclusion commitment

Hands-On training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in managing project deliverables and coordinating teams.
• Skilled in risk management and post-deployment support.
• Proficient in Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage project deliverables across various teams.
• Oversee release changes and deployment processes.
• Document risks and communicate progress to stakeholders.

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership

Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Risk Management

Agile Methodologies

Job description

Responsibilities

• Planning the release of project deliverables, this includes the day-to-day management of tickets and any associated dependencies across the Web (Adviser and Client Portal), API, Middle Office and Back Office
• Oversees release changes through environments (including production through controlled promotion processes or documented support procedures)
• Leading and coordinating production checklist and deployment plans
• Working with the release engineers/developers to attain timely builds into test, and ultimately deployment to live, managing any conflicts between branches
• Documenting and managing the risk that may affect the scope of the release (test failures, development blockage etc.)
• Communicating progress of releases and escalating issues to Delivery Director and wider stakeholders
• Tracking readiness for a release, including internal/external communications and associated readiness activities. Preparation and tracking of go/no go calls

Soft Skills & Competencies

• Post deployment support and running/documenting Post Implementation Reviews
  Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication is crucial for coordinating with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Leadership: The ability to guide, motivate, and influence cross-functional teams.
• Collaboration: Skills in coordinating and working effectively with diverse teams, including development, QA, and operations.
• Attention to Detail: The ability to manage multiple tasks and ensure accuracy throughout the release process.
• Risk Management: Experience in identifying and mitigating risks associated with releases.
• Agile Methodologies: Understanding of Agile practices is essential as many teams use them.

Company Overview & EEO Statement

As a leading financial services and healthcare technology company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has 27,000+ employees in 35 countries. Some 20,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world’s largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale, and technology. SS&C is leading the way. We continue to look for today’s and tomorrow's brightest talent, those that embody a spirit to improve not only their lives, but those around them. From college students to seasoned and experienced professionals, we encourage you to apply. SS&C prides itself on hiring diverse, honest, dynamic individuals who value collaboration, accountability, and innovation to name a few. Thank you for your interest in SS&C! If applicable, to further explore this opportunity, please apply directly with us through our Careers page on our corporate website @ www.ssctech.com/careers.

Unless explicitly requested or approached by SS&C Technologies, Inc. or any of its affiliated companies, the company will not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. SS&C Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.

Benefits

• Your Future: Professional Development Reimbursement including access to SS&C University
• Work/Life Balance: Competitive holiday scheme
• Your Wellbeing: Competitive benefits designed to support the wellbeing of our staff
• Diversity & Inclusion: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity
• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customised throughout your career