Senior Release Manager – Software Deployment & Release Coordination

Itds Portugal; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Itds Portugal is seeking a Senior Release Manager – Software Deployment & Release Coordination to orchestrate end-to-end software releases, leading cross-functional teams and driving efficient deployment processes in a fast-paced environment.

This role demands 8+ years in release management, expert Git knowledge, and excellent communication in English and Portuguese. A proactive, data-driven approach and experience with CI/CD pipelines are highly valued.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in release management, software deployment, or related fields.
• Expert-level understanding of Git architecture, branching strategies, and repository management.
• Experience diagnosing and resolving complex merge conflicts quickly.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end software release processes, ensuring timely and high-quality deployments.
• Manage multiple concurrent workflows with transparency and control over the release landscape.
• Diagnose and resolve complex merge conflicts within Git architecture under tight deadlines.
• Implement best practices in release management, including branching strategies and repository management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline deployment procedures and improve workflows.
• Communicate complex technical details clearly to diverse stakeholders.
• Identify operational bottlenecks and provide data-driven solutions to mitigate risks.

Skills

Git architecture

Release management

Workflow management

Communication

English/Portuguese

Tools

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Unleash the Power of Seamless Software Deployment — Lead the Future of Agile Release Management!

Lisbon-based opportunity with hybrid work model.

As a Senior Release Manager – Software Deployment & Release Coordination, you will be working for our client, a forward-thinking leader in the tech industry, dedicated to driving innovation through efficient and precise software releases. You will play a pivotal role in orchestrating complex deployment processes, ensuring flawless delivery in a fast-paced environment, and enabling continuous improvement across the development lifecycle.

Your main responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate end-to-end software release processes, ensuring timely and high-quality deployments.
• Manage multiple concurrent workflows, maintaining transparency and control over the entire release landscape.
• Diagnose and resolve complex merge conflicts within Git architecture rapidly, under tight deadlines.
• Implement best practices in release management, including branching strategies and repository management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline deployment procedures and improve operational workflows.
• Communicate clearly complex technical details to diverse stakeholders, ensuring alignment and understanding.
• Proactively identify operational bottlenecks and provide agile, effective solutions to mitigate risks.

You're ideal for this role if you have:

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in release management, software deployment, or related fields.
• Expert-level understanding of Git architecture, branching strategies, and repository management.
• Proven ability to quickly diagnose and resolve complex merge conflicts.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple complex workflows simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills, fluent in English and Portuguese.
• Decisiveness and calmness under pressure, making swift, data-driven decisions.
• Experience working in an agile environment with a proactive problem-solving approach.

It is a strong plus if you have:

• Certifications in release management, DevOps, or related disciplines.
• Experience with automation tools and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

Language Required for the role:

• Fluent in English and Portuguese.

Eligibility for the role:

• Only candidates with an existing legal right to work in the European Union will be considered for this role.

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