Release Manager

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Lloyds banking Group is on the mission to build the bank of the future, and we need your help do it. Continuing our extensive transformation programme, we're redefining what a bank is from the inside out. Our technology, our culture, and our mind-set is changing to craft a true engineering-led organisation.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a hardworking and inspiring Release Manager to coordinate and deliver the completion of all readiness activities for implementing complex or multi-platform changes (support) into digital and non-digital channels, ensuring that a clear schedule of events is agreed and all governance requirements are met.

Become part of our diverse team, and you'll experience a rare chance to create a difference to the lives of millions through our brands like Halifax, Bank of Scotland, Lloyds, and Scottish Widows (among others).

Here's where you'll make the difference

You'll be responsible for the planning and the implementation of releases across the platform. This includes delivering value by solution analysis, risk assessment and scheduling of technical changes and releases, governance, and providing release assurance to senior management. You will understand, embrace and be able to select with confidence the most appropriate tools and methods to deliver change. Have excellent communication skills and strive to build relationships across role communities, change teams and business areas to maximise opportunities for continuous improvement through shared learnings.

Encourage team work to achieve delivery excellence Demonstrate resilience and adaptability, confidence and a desire to innovate and test new ideas You'll have a flexible approach to delivering both standard and emergency during out of hours

What we need for you:

Understanding of technical IT infrastructure and application stacks for web-based services Experience of scheduling IT change on complex IT environments and managing multiple dependencies Analytical skills, organisational awareness, self/work organisation and project management Procedural/Product/Specialist knowledge MS Office including: Microsoft Excel & Microsoft Project advanced

Desirable Skills

Highly collaborative; forging strong trust-based relationships and interacting with stakeholders at different levels Ability to effectively communicate to a variety of stakeholders Problem solving skills

Demonstrate energy, pace and self-confidence overcoming challenges and being prepared to challenge the status quo

Here's what you'll get in return:

Whatever your aspiration, you can also expect excellent benefits, personal development, training and certifications and a career that's enriching and full of opportunity.

You'll also receive a package that includes:

Competitive salary Discretionary bonus Cash sum of 4% which you can exchange for a variety of benefits or simply take the cash

Private Medical Insurance Pension, where we'll give up to a max of 15% Share plans 30 days holiday (plus Public)

With our breadth, reach and diversity, we provide excellent opportunities for career growth and development. You'll get plenty of support, and you'll be surrounded by people who empower you to take the initiative, build relationships and make it happen. Together we can make a positive difference to our customers, our colleagues and our communities!

Are you interested in joining us? Apply today, we'd love to hear from you...