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We are seeking an experienced
IT Release Manager
to lead and govern the software release lifecycle within a critical production environment. This position plays a key role in ensuring the reliability, stability, and compliance of software deployments across multiple projects and stakeholders.
The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise, particularly in
Git and release management practices
, with exceptional organizational skills and the ability to make informed decisions in high-pressure situations. This role requires a professional capable of balancing operational excellence, risk management, and cross-functional coordination.
Key Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Own and govern the end-to-end release process, ensuring adherence to established deployment procedures, controls, and governance standards.</li>
<li>Manage release planning activities, including Jira tracking, dependency coordination, and alignment across multiple delivery teams.</li>
<li>Oversee Git branch management, merge activities, and release package preparation, ensuring deployment readiness and minimizing operational risk.</li>
<li>Lead recurring release governance and alignment meetings, facilitating clear communication between technical and business stakeholders.</li>
<li>Prepare production deployment documentation, release manifests, and operational execution plans.</li>
<li>Assess delivery risks and make critical release decisions, including escalation, postponement, or cancellation when platform stability or business continuity may be impacted.</li>
<li>Act as the primary point of contact for release-related topics, providing guidance and visibility to internal and external teams.</li>
</ul>
Required Expertise
Advanced Git Knowledge (Mandatory)
<ul>
<li>Expert-level understanding of Git architecture, branching strategies, repository governance, and version control best practices.</li>
<li>Proven experience resolving complex merge conflicts in fast-paced delivery environments.</li>
<li>Strong understanding of software release processes and deployment coordination.</li>
</ul>
Core Competencies
<ul>
<li>Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence.</li>
<li>Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.</li>
<li>Ability to manage multiple parallel initiatives while maintaining complete release visibility.</li>
<li>Proven experience making sound decisions under pressure and in high-risk environments.</li>
<li>Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and meeting facilitation skills.</li>
<li>Strong understanding of Agile delivery frameworks and cross-functional collaboration.</li>
</ul>
Ideal Profile
<ul>
<li>8+ years of experience in Release Management, DevOps Coordination, Configuration Management, or similar roles.</li>
<li>Experience working within enterprise-scale environments with strict governance and operational requirements.</li>
<li>Comfortable interacting with senior stakeholders and leading critical release discussions.</li>
<li>Proactive, structured, and highly accountable professional with a strong delivery mindset.</li>
</ul>
📍 Hybrid Role
🌍 International Environment
⚡ High-Impact Position with Significant Ownership and Decision-Making Responsibility
This opportunity is ideal for a senior professional who thrives in complex environments and is passionate about ensuring reliable and controlled software delivery at scale.

Senior IT Release Manager

Senior IT Release Manager

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