Senior IT Release Manager

KWAN; Lisboa; Presencial; EUR 55 000 - 75 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive salary

People Experience Partner

Career development

Resumo da oferta

KWAN in Lisbon is seeking a Senior IT Release Manager to oversee end-to-end release processes, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure stable deployments.

You will lead Jira planning, Git merges, release meetings, and production handoffs, acting as the main technical liaison with external teams. The role demands high rigor, fast decision-making under pressure, and clear communication across stakeholders.

Qualificações

• Expert Git architecture and branching strategies.
• Ability to resolve complex merges under tight deadlines.
• Rigorous execution with attention to production risk.
• Strong multitasking and end-to-end release visibility.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee Jira ticket planning and adherence to release protocols.
• Manage Git branch merges and package compilation for zero-conflict deployments.
• Schedule, coordinate, and lead three weekly release alignment meetings.
• Compile final delivery manifests and deployment steps.
• Manage urgent deliveries, including decisive postures on postponement or aborts.
• Serve as primary technical liaison for external teams on releases.

Conhecimentos

Git architecture

Branching strategies

Repository management

Merge conflict resolution

Agile problem-solving

Multitasking/Organization

Stakeholder communication

Decision making under pressure

Ferramentas

Jira

Git

Descrição da oferta de emprego

We are looking for a Senior IT Release Manager in Lisbon who's eager to embark on an exciting new opportunity!

We connect IT professionals with projects that match their skills, professional experience, and goals, then we offer a career progression program, delivered by in-house specialists - our People Experience Partners - to guide them through our journey with us.

What is this challenge about

• Oversee Jira ticket planning and ensure strict adherence to established release protocols across all cycles.
• Manage Git branch merges and package compilation to ensure zero-conflict deployments.
• Schedule, coordinate, and lead three critical release alignment meetings per week with key stakeholders.
• Compile final delivery manifests and document the precise operational steps required for production deployment.
• Authoritatively manage urgent delivery scenarios, including making the unilateral decision to postpone or abort releases when stability is compromised.
• Serve as the primary liaison and technical point of contact for external teams regarding release status and specifications.

What we are looking for

• Comprehensive, expert-level understanding of Git architecture, branching strategies, and repository management;
• Proven ability to rapidly diagnose and resolve complex merge conflicts under tight deadlines;
• Meticulous approach to execution and high rigor, recognizing the high-risk nature of production deployments;
• Strong organizational mastery with the ability to manage multiple complex workflows simultaneously while maintaining full visibility of the overall release landscape;
• Decisiveness under pressure, backed by a track record of making swift, analytical decisions in high-stakes operational situations;
• Excellent communication capabilities to lead meetings efficiently and convey complex technical release details clearly to diverse stakeholders;
• Proactive, solution-oriented Agile problem-solving mindset geared toward the rapid resolution of operational bottlenecks.

What we offer

• A project that matches your skills and ambitions, as well as your preferences for working policies and culture.
• A competitive salary with awesome benefits and opportunities to leverage your knowledge and network to earn additional income.
• An empowering and respectful work culture enriched with social and learning events.
• A People Experience Partner specially assigned to you - your go-to career guide, responsible for supporting your growth, facilitating training, and ensuring your work-life balance at KWAN.

“At KWAN, they make sure that I feel comfortable with the client I’m working for and that what I’m doing aligns with my career aspirations.”