Release Manager

Arrows; Hounslow; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Release Manager to oversee the software release process in a dynamic environment. This role involves coordinating with various teams, ensuring quality standards, and driving continuous improvement in release management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in CI/CD practices and experience working in Agile/DevOps settings. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and collaboration, and take the next step in your career with this exciting opportunity.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Release Manager in a fast-paced Agile/DevOps environment.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and release automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the end-to-end software release process.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and monitor risks affecting release scope.

Skills

Release Management

Stakeholder Management

Agile Methodologies

CI/CD Pipelines

Communication Skills

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

Job description

Release Manager - Web/Mobile - Microservices - CI/CD - 6 months - Hybrid - £500/£525 (Inside IR35) - Immediate Starters

Paying up to £520 Inside IR35

My client is seeking an experienced Release Manager to join their team. You will need strong commercial experience in delivering within technical teams and helping support on best practices.

Responsibilities/What you'll do:

• Own and manage the end-to-end software release process and help support the reduction of the current release schedule.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including development, QA, operations, and product.
• Define and maintain the release schedule, ensuring alignment with delivery milestones.
• Monitor and manage risks and issues affecting release scope and schedule.
• Ensure all deliverables meet quality standards and go-live readiness.
• Maintain release documentation, change control records, and post-release reporting.
• Champion continuous improvement in the release management lifecycle.
• Proven experience as a Release Manager in a fast-paced, Agile/DevOps environment.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, deployment processes, and release automation tools.
• Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or similar.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and coordination skills.
• Experience working in regulated environments or with large-scale enterprise systems is a plus.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Management

Industries

Broadcast Media Production and Distribution