Release Manager

Match Digital; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global digital solutions firm in Hounslow is seeking an experienced Release Manager to oversee platform releases for a renowned consumer brand. You will manage collaboration across technical and non-technical teams, ensuring that release activities align with business objectives. Ideal candidates will have experience in release management on a global scale, familiarity with enterprise-level CMS tools, and a strong commitment to process improvement. Apply now for more information!

Qualifications

• Experience as a Release Manager or similar in a global company.
• Managing release programs on a global platform.
• Familiarity with enterprise-level Content Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the release of new and optimised functionality.
• Plan and organise release management activities.
• Manage the release schedule and communication with teams.

Skills

Release Management

Collaboration with cross-functional teams

Process Improvement

Vendor Management

Tools

JIRA

Enterprise-level CMS

Job description

Are you a Release Manager looking for your next opportunity to manage releases on a platform build for a well-known consumer brand?

This an exciting time to join a global organisation who are currently re‑imagining their customer experiences across all touchpoints, whether that be mobile, web, tablet or retail.

You’ll work collaboratively across a cross‑functional team - including technical and non‑technical stakeholders - to oversee site optimisation and improvement programmes across a number of markets.

This role will suit someone with experience working as Release Manager or similar on a global website or platform build.

As a Release Manager, you will:

• Develop a strong understanding for the platform and understand how platform releases will impact the wider business.
• Plan and organise release management activities in alignment with the platform timeline.
• Oversee the release of new and optimised functionality on the platform.
• Manage the release schedule, working closely with both third‑party suppliers and global teams.
• Collaborate with product and integration teams to prioritise the delivery of features and bugs in sprints.
• Oversee the scope for the delivery of global digital solutions and ensure these are of the highest quality and within the programme timeframes.
• Forge strong supplier relationships, managing communication and escalation processes to ensure that release and testing processes are aligned.
• Implement process improvements.
• Monitor vendor quality and performance when it comes to feature development and releases.
• Manage the testing processes to ensure newly developed features meet quality standards and market requirements.
• Provide support on risk management and mitigation.
• Ensure quality technical and managing reporting.
• Work closely with agency partners and business teams to communicate release timings.

From previous experience, you’ll ideally have:

• Worked as a Release Manager (or similar) for a global or international company.
• Experience managing release programmes on a global platform build.
• Experience with enterprise‑level Content Management Systems such as Episerver, IBM WebSphere, Adobe Experience Manager, Sitecore, etc.
• Working knowledge of platform development tools including JIRA.
• Worked with development teams in a Scrum or Kanban environment
• Experience with short sprint cycles and the full SDLC .

We’d love to tell you more about this role. Apply now for more info!

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