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Through the notices posted in the Talent Community, which are associated with a series of high-demand positions in the market, you can quickly upload your resume; we assure you that in this way, we can easily find your profile in our database when we have the right opportunity for you. This means that these are not vacancies we are actively working on, but rather a simple way to connect and explore the possibility of working together in the future.

If you are a Release Manager and you are interested in working with world-class companies, submit your resume today!

 

Responsibilities

• Lead the release management process, including planning, scheduling, and coordinating software releases across multiple projects and teams.
• Develop and implement release management strategies, policies, and procedures to ensure high-quality software delivery.
• Collaborate with development, QA, DevOps, and product management teams to define and manage release timelines, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Oversee the preparation and execution of release activities, including code freeze, build, deployment, and post-release validation.
• Ensure effective risk management by identifying potential release risks and developing mitigation strategies.
• Establish and maintain release documentation, including release notes, deployment plans, and rollback procedures.
• Monitor and report on release progress, status, and metrics to stakeholders and executive management.
• Continuously improve release processes by identifying areas for improvement and implementing best practices.
• Manage and mentor a team of release engineers, providing guidance, support, and performance feedback.
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in release management tools and technologies.

 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in release management, software development, or a related field.
• Proven experience managing complex software release cycles in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and DevOps practices.
• Proficiency with release management tools such as Jenkins, Git, JIRA, and Azure DevOps.
• Excellent project management skills with a track record of delivering projects on time and within scope.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, ITIL, Agile) are a plus.

Why Work for Launchpad?

• 100% remote
• People first culture
• Excellent compensation in US Dollars
• Hardware setup for working from home
• Work with global teams and prominent brands based in North America, Europe, and Asia
• Training allowances
• Personal time off (PTO) for vacations, study leave, personal time, etc.
• ...and more!