Release Change Manager

Cyclad; Wrocław; Remote; PLN 207,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

Cyclad is seeking an experienced Change/Release Manager to join an international team and coordinate end-to-end software releases across complex IT environments. You will plan, schedule, and oversee deployments, working closely with development, QA, infrastructure, and business teams to ensure high quality and timely releases.

The role requires strong SDLC knowledge, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Release Manager or similar role
• Strong understanding of SDLC principles
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams in enterprise environments
• Excellent written and spoken English communication

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and manage software release cycles across multiple applications and teams
• Define release schedules, windows, and deployment plans
• Coordinate release activities across development, QA, infrastructure, and business stakeholders
• Identify, manage, and mitigate release risks and issues impacting delivery timelines
• Lead release readiness reviews, deployment planning, and milestone tracking
• Validate release documentation, including release notes and deployment checklists
• Ensure successful deployments to test and production environments
• Coordinate release content related to OS updates and third-party apps
• Collaborate with release engineers on code merges, branching strategies, and deployment processes
• Monitor release progress to meet quality standards and timelines
• Support continuous improvement of release management processes and automation

Skills

Release management

SDLC knowledge

Cross-functional coordination

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Tools

Jira

ServiceNow

TFS

Job description

At Cyclad, we work with top international IT companies to help them deliver cutting-edge technologies that shape the future. We are currently looking for an experienced Change/Release Manager to join an international team responsible for coordinating enterprise software releases across complex IT environments. In this role, you will manage the end-to-end release lifecycle, ensuring successful planning, coordination, and deployment of software releases while working closely with development, infrastructure, QA, and business teams. You will play a key role in maintaining release quality, minimizing risks, and ensuring smooth production deployments across large-scale enterprise systems.

Project information

Type of project: IT Services; Office location: Wrocław or Kraków, Poland; Work model: 100% Remote (occasional onsite meetings up to twice per year); Budget: 150-170 PLN net/hour - B2B; Project length: Long-term; Start date: ASAP (depending on the candidate's availability); Only candidates with citizenship in the European Union and residence in Poland.

Your responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and manage software release cycles across multiple applications and teams
• Define release schedules, windows, and deployment plans
• Coordinate release activities across development, QA, infrastructure, and business stakeholders
• Identify, manage, and mitigate release risks and resolve issues impacting delivery timelines
• Lead release readiness reviews, deployment planning, and milestone tracking
• Validate release documentation, including release notes and deployment checklists
• Ensure successful deployments to test and production environments
• Coordinate release content related to operating system updates and third-party applications
• Collaborate with release engineers to manage code merges, branching strategies, and deployment processes
• Monitor release progress to ensure delivery within agreed quality standards and timelines
• Support continuous improvement of release management processes, automation, and deployment practices
• Develop technical documentation and support knowledge sharing across teams

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Release Manager, Change Manager, or in a similar release coordination role
• Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams in complex enterprise environments
• Knowledge of software infrastructure and configuration management processes
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and spoken English

Nice to have

• Experience with Jira, ServiceNow, TFS, or similar release management tools
• Basic knowledge of message queue technologies (MQ or similar)
• Microsoft certifications
• Experience working with complex legacy systems and large enterprise environments

Additional information

Monthly release schedule with occasional weekend release support (on-call approximately once per month). Onsite presence may be required for client visits, onboarding, or workshops (maximum twice per year).

Recruitment process

1. Introductory call
2. Technical interview
3. Final decision