My client is a global leader within enterprise software , They have a role for a Release Manager .
Your primary role as Release Manager will be responsible for managing the development roadmap and subsequent releases, their cost, time, and scope. Responsibilities include project plan, communication plan, allocating tasks and setting milestones.
You will display excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as exemplary client facing skills.
Key Responsibilities
Overseeing major releases and patch releases
Create & manage project plans
Define project schedules, allocate resources, and monitor progress
Creating and tracking release issues
Creating documentation for releases including release notes, instructions for installation and communicating configuration to implementation team.
Lead process of issue identification and resolution
Manage risk tracking process
Monitor and manage project scope
Manage all project documentation
Work multiple projects within the business unit project portfolio simultaneously
Liaise with all key stakeholders ensuring performance against plan
Competencies
Three or more years project management experience in information technology I.T.
ITIL or ITSM certifications preferred. PMP certifications preferred.
Detail-oriented
Thrives in collaborative environment
Good communications skills, with customers, team and stakeholders
Business & IT strategy experience
Knowledge of related software development and project management tools
Key Attributes & Skills
As a member of the team, we hugely value your ability to communicate externally and internally at all levels, fluently and consistently so strong communication skills are essential.
As a business unit we have adopted core personal behaviors as values that we expect of ourselves and that we would want those we work with to have.
These are:
Reliable
Flexible
Adaptable
Pro-active
a Team Player
We expect those new to the business to also adopt these characteristics, and your selection process will have included an assessment of your potential to match these behaviours. On-going assessment against these behaviours will be part of your performance reviews.
In addition, we value problem-solving, attention to detail, and efficient and conscientious record-keeping capabilities.
Ability to learn new software applications rapidly.
Technical attributes expected for the role include proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, E-Mail, Web Browsing.
Having a passion for technology
