IT Senior Release Coordinator

LPL Financial Global Capability Center; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

LPL Financial Global Capability Center in Hyderabad seeks an experienced IT Senior Release Coordinator to oversee end-to-end release management for critical IT systems and applications. The role ensures coordinated and successful software releases, maintaining stability and quality across the technology landscape.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication and stakeholder management skills, experience with Jira, DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab and ITIL frameworks, and a background in SDLC/Agile

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Release Management / PM roles in a large enterprise.
• Proven experience with release tools and ITIL processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain release plans aligned with release management practices.
• Plan, schedule and control the release lifecycle from development to production.
• Collaborate with development, QA, operations and business teams for release readiness.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Agile / Scrum

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Tools

Jira

DevOps

Jenkins

GitLab

ITIL

Job description

Where Ambition Meets Innovation

At LPL's Global Capability Center, you'll find a collaborative culture where your voice matters, integrity guides every decision, and technology fuels progress. Your skills, talents, and ideas will redefine what's possible. LPL's success reflects its exceptional employees, who together pursue one noble purpose: empowering financial advisors to deliver personalized advice for all who need it. We're proud to be expanding and reaching new heights in Hyderabad.

Job Overview

LPL is seeking an experienced IT Senior Release Coordinator to oversee the end-to-end release management process for our critical IT systems and applications. This role ensures the coordinated and successful delivery of software releases, maintaining stability and quality across our technology landscape.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain release plan in alignment with LPL release management practices
• Plan, schedule, and control the release lifecycle, including scheduling, coordinating, and managing release activities from development to production.
• Collaborate closely with development, quality assurance, operations, and business teams to ensure release readiness and successful deployment.
• Manage risks and resolve issues that affect release scope, schedule, and quality.
• Conduct release readiness reviews, milestone reviews, and business go/no-go reviews.
• Communicate release details and schedules to the organization and key stakeholders.
• Define and report on key release metrics and KPIs, providing insights for continuous improvement.
• Ensure that all releases adhere to change management protocols and security best practices.
• Facilitate post-release reviews and lessons learned sessions to identify areas for process enhancement.
• Oversee the management of release environments and ensure their configuration aligns with release requirements.
• Drive the automation of release processes where feasible to improve efficiency and reduce errors.

What are we looking for?

We're looking for strong collaborators who deliver exceptional client experiences and thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented environments. Our ideal candidates pursue greatness, act with integrity, and are driven to help our clients succeed. We value those who embrace creativity, continuous improvement, and contribute to a culture where we win together and create and share joy in our work.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in IT Release Management, Project Management, or a similar role within a large enterprise, preferably in the financial services industry.
• Proven experience with release management tools and methodologies (e.g., Jira, DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab, ITIL).
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles (SDLC) and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple releases concurrently.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• ITIL Foundation certification is required; ITIL Intermediate or Expert certification preferred.