Release Manager

APAR TECHNOLOGIES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Release and Deployment Team Lead in Singapore. This role involves managing release and deployment operations, leading a team, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while optimizing performance across time zones.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in IT operations, release management, or deployment coordination.
• At least 2 years in a leadership role with proven experience in a 24/7 operational support model.
• PMP/Agile/ITIL certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team responsible for executing and supporting release and deployment activities.
• Ensure all deployments meet regulatory, audit, and compliance standards.
• Produce post-deployment reports and participate in planning meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coordination

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or Information Technology

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

ITSM processes

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)

Job description

Job Objective Results-driven Release and Deployment Team Lead to manage end-to-end release and deployment operations within SRE and Governance team Job Responsibilities

• Lead a team responsible for executing and supporting release and deployment activities across critical systems.

• Develop and maintain 24/7 team rosters to ensure uninterrupted coverage and smooth operations.

• Plan and allocate resources effectively for implementation week, optimizing team performance across time zones.

• Act as the primary escalation point for release-related issues, ensuring timely resolution and communication.

• Coordinate with application owners, infrastructure teams, and project managers to plan and execute releases aligned with business priorities.

• Ensure all deployments meet regulatory, audit, and compliance standards required in the bank.

• Maintain structured release calendars and forward planning schedules.

• Produce post-deployment reports, incident summaries, and continuous improvement feedback loops.

• Participate in CCB meetings, Critical release planning meetings and support go/no-go decisions for critical releases.

• Maintain up-to-date documentation on release processes, team procedures, and escalation protocols Essential Requirements (Skills Requirements)

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related discipline.

• 10+ years of experience in IT operations, release management, or deployment coordination, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.

• Proven experience in a 24/7 operational support model.

• Familiarity with financial systems and regulatory requirements.

• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, ITSM processes, and deployment tooling.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and coordination skills with a detail-oriented mindset.

• Ability to handle high-pressure environments and manage complex release cycles Technical / Professional Skills

• PMP/Agile/ITIL certifications are preferred.

• Knowledge of financial compliance frameworks (e.g., SOX, PCI- DSS).

• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and infrastructure- as-code concepts. Non-Technical / Soft Skills

• Problem solving skills and ability to work under pressure.

• Good command of English, both written and spoken.

EA License No: 11C4879 / Registration ID : R1218583

Apar Technologies Pte Ltd, Singapore