Release Manager

ADP; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the software industry is seeking a Software Development Release Manager to oversee the release management of its products. This hybrid role involves coordination across multiple teams to ensure technical integrity, effective communication, and continual process improvement. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a related field and substantial experience in release management within an Agile environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Release Management or similar roles managing complex projects.
• Proficiency in Agile workflows and project management tools.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Release Management of SBS products ensuring production integrity.
• Develop and manage release plans and schedules across teams.
• Continuously improve release processes and automation strategies.

Skills

Communication

Risk Management

Process Improvement

Agile Methodologies

Education

Degree in Computer Sciences or related field

Tools

MS Sharepoint

Jira

MS Office

Confluence

Power BI

Jenkins

Job description

Software Development Release Manager - ADP Peterborough (Hybrid)

Summary
Oversee Release Management of all SBS products to ensure no adverse impact to production services and ensure the technical integrity of the applications. Ensure implementations are approved and that only the correct, authorized, and tested code versions are installed in production environments. Troubleshoot and resolve failures to promote production code. Support continuous enhancement of the Release Management process to meet required business needs. Maintain current Release Management tools, documents, and reports.

The SBS Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) focuses on Agile methodologies including Scrum and Kanban. The Release Manager partners with Development, QA and Engineering and other IT teams in achieving their goals.

Job Responsibilities
• Release Planning & Coordination
o Develop and manage release plans and schedules.
o Coordinate release activities across teams
o Identify dependencies and risks related to releases.
• Change Management
o Ensure all changes go through proper change control processes.
o Evaluate and approve changes to minimize disruption.
• Deployment Execution
o Manage the end-to-end release process.
• Communication & Documentation
o Act as the central point of contact for all release-related information.
o Communicate release status, timelines, and issues to stakeholders.
• Risk Management & Mitigation
o Identify potential release-related risks and issues.
o Develop contingency plans and manage escalations.
• Process Improvement
o Continuously improve release processes and automation strategies.
Experience /Skills
• 3+ years in Release Management or similar roles managing complex cross team projects
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Familiarity with Agile workflows and methodologies
• Proficient in office and collaboration tools such as MS Sharepoint, Jira, MS Office & Confluence
Not required, but a plus
• Experience with Power BI or similar tools
• Understanding of Jenkins automation
• Previous experience working within a Scrum of Scrum or scaled Agile models

Education
• Degree or equivalent in Computer Sciences or related field

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Created on 14/07/2025 by TN United Kingdom