Data & AI - Release Manager

Cognizant Romania is home to 2400+ creative technologists and is one of Eastern Europe's largest Software Product Engineering delivery networks. We serve global clients in several industries, including Banking & Financial Services, Insurance, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Communication Media & Technology, and Retail & MLEU (manufacturing, logistics, energy & utilities).

Cognizant Romania was established in 2018 when Cognizant acquired Softvision, a company founded in the late 1990s in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. We continue to build on our history as the preferred engineering partner for thriving Silicon Valley tech companies, now as a prominent Cognizant next generation studio.

We are seeking an experienced Release Manager with a strong background in Data and AI projects who has successfully managed release planning and execution across complex data platforms, AI initiatives, and cross-functional delivery teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Release Planning & Scheduling: Develop and manage release plan across PODs including Release deliverables/Features, Release timelines
• Support on processes for data availability, Architecture approvals, risk and compliance reviews etc.
• Coordination across PODs for dependency planning and scoping
• Support dependency and conflicts across teams/PODs
• Support prioritisation and approvals for environment set up, data availability etc
• Risk Management & Mitigation
• Participation in Go/No Go Decisions and communication

Must-Have Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Knowledge of Agile, Scrum, and ITIL frameworks
• Experience with release orchestration and automation tools
• Experience with MLOps/DataOps tools (e.g., MLflow, Airflow)
• Proficiency in version control and configuration management
• Ability to manage cross-functional teams and complex dependencies
• Risk assessment and problem-solving capabilities
• Communication and stakeholder coordination
• Knowledge of Data and AI projects and concepts

Cognizant Romania Employee Benefits:

• Flexible Work Schedule – Outside of core working hours, you have the flexibility to arrange your schedule in a way that best suits your personal and professional needs.
• Flexible Hybrid Approach – We support a hybrid working model that helps you balance remote and office work. Employees based near a Cognizant office are expected to spend a minimum of 4 days per month onsite.
• Annual Leave – Enjoy 26 vacation days each year to relax, recharge, travel, and spend quality time with family and friends.
• Learning & Development – Access a wide range of training programs, workshops, certifications, and continuous learning opportunities to support your professional growth.
• Private Medical Insurance – Comprehensive healthcare coverage for your wellbeing and peace of mind.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Confidential professional support services to help you navigate personal, emotional, financial, legal, or work-related challenges.
• Meal Tickets – Monthly meal allowance provided through meal vouchers.
• Referral Bonus Program – Help us grow our team and be rewarded for successful referrals.
• Life Insurance – Additional protection and financial security
• Banking Benefits – Preferential banking services and financial products through our partner institutions.
• Bookster Library – Access thousands of books, audiobooks, and learning resources to support both personal and professional development.

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