Release manager

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Role: Release Manger

Duration: 3 Months + extension

Location: Knutsford

Start: ASAP

Job description:

* Work closely with the development, quality assurance teams, operations groups and change management for the planning, management and implementation of releases.

* Work to guarantee smooth, predictable and timely delivery of software products and/or updates.

* Create, review, publish and manage release plans, formal release notification, deployment instructions and launch plans as needed.

* Determine the readiness of each release based on release criteria; quality of release, production environment readiness, training and support plans, rollout and backout plans, and risk management plan.

* Knowledge of SAFe/ Agile methodology and practices.

* ITIL and/or project management certification.

* Strong technology experience.

* Experience in release management of a technology platform.

* Proficiency in application development release processes and tools.

* Proficiency in creating detailed production implementation plans and performing mock dress rehearsals in a production release environment is desired.

* Proficiency in using CM tools including HP Service Manager.

* Proficiency in IT operations and support organizations