Lead Release Manager

What You'll Do

• Develop and maintain release schedules and calendars in collaboration with development and operations teams.
• Capture and manage release timelines to ensure alignment across cross-functional teams.
• Schedule and manage deployments across all required environments.
• Define and continuously improve release management processes and standards.
• Resolve conflicts and bottlenecks during the release cycle to maintain delivery predictability.

Collaboration and Communication

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all release-related activities.
• Ensure all required sign-offs and reviews are completed in accordance with change management procedures.
• Communicate release status, risks, and issues to stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Mentor application teams on release and change management policies and best practices.

Governance and Compliance

• Verify that all releases meet organizational standards, security policies, and audit requirements.
• Produce and maintain reporting, metrics, and audit evidence for compliance reviews.
• Conduct audit testing and generate reports for controls monitored by the release management team.