Release Manager

SISL Global; Pune District; On-site; INR 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm is looking for a Senior Technical Recruiter based in Pune District, India. The role entails managing end-to-end recruitment along with release planning and scheduling. Candidates should be proficient in SDLC, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile methodologies. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential. The position offers a contract employment type and is part of the Information Technology function, contributing to IT Services and IT Consulting.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of SDLC and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with Jenkins and Ansible is essential.
• Must have expertise in Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Ability to handle unexpected issues during releases and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a centralized release calendar.
• Liaise with development, QA, and operations teams.
• Lead deployment plans and manage rollback procedures.
• Analyze release metrics and conduct post-release reviews.
• Analyze release metrics, conduct post-release reviews, and drive process improvements for efficiency and predictability.

Skills

Understanding of SDLC

CI/CD pipelines

Version control systems (Git)

Automation tools (Jenkins, Ansible)

Expertise in Agile/Scrum methodologies

Strong interpersonal skills

Problem-Solving

Adaptability

Tools

Git

Jenkins

Ansible

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Key Responsibilities

• Release Planning & Scheduling
• Develop and maintain a centralized release calendar, plan release windows, and coordinate all activities across teams.
• Coordination & Communication
• Liaise with development, QA, operations, and project management teams to ensure alignment on timelines, dependencies, and quality standards.
• Execution of Go-Live Activities
• Lead deployment plans, runbooks, and checklists during release windows; manage rollback procedures if needed.
• Identify risks early, develop mitigation strategies, and resolve conflicts affecting release scope, schedule, or quality.
• Process Governance
• Implement and enforce release management processes, conduct readiness and milestone reviews, and maintain compliance with organizational standards.
• Analyze release metrics, conduct post-release reviews, and drive process improvements for efficiency and predictability.

Required Skills

• Technical Proficiency
• Understanding of SDLC, CI/CD pipelines, version control systems (Git), and automation tools (Jenkins, Ansible).
• Project Management
• Expertise in Agile/Scrum methodologies, scheduling, and resource coordination.
• Strong interpersonal skills to manage cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving & Adaptability
• Ability to handle unexpected issues during releases and adapt to changing priorities.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting