A Release Manager is required to support a Cloud Transformation Program for our client in Brisbane in government. This will be on an initial 6 month contract with potential extension, this is a full time, hybrid working week.
Your Responsibilities will include
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including development, testing, operations, and project management, to ensure smooth and efficient release cycles.
- Define and enforce release management processes and procedures.
- Establish and maintain communication channels with stakeholders to provide updates on release progress and manage expectations
- Planning and executing product releases, ensuring that all components are tested, approved, and ready for deployment.
- Manage and track the implementation schedule.
- Creating and maintaining release documentations.
- Identify and mitigate risks and issues that may impact the release.
- Monitor and track release activities, ensuring adherence to established timelines and milestones.
- Continuously improve release management processes, tools, and techniques to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Provide guidance and support to development teams regarding release best practices and methodologies.
- Lead and co-ordinate the Go-Live activities.
- Vendor management
- Experience leading large-scale release management / delivery manager initiatives in cloud transformation
- Exceptional organizational and communication skills (negotiation, engage, influence)
- Strong Agile experience
- Strong Leadership skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify and communicate technical issues.
- Understanding of application/system testing best practices
- Experience with ITIL and Agile