What are the responsibilities and job description for the Release Manager position at IntePros?
IntePros Inc is proud to partner with its industry-leading client in the telecommunication and mass media industry to identify a proven Release Manager.
Responsibilities1. Release Planning & Coordination
Responsibilities1. Release Planning & Coordination
- Define release scope, schedule, and timelines in alignment with business priorities.
- Collaborate with development, QA, DevOps, and product teams to ensure smooth execution.
- Identify and manage dependencies and risks, ensuring requirements are ready and expectations are clearly communicated.
- Explore alternative solutions and define MVP delivery where needed.
- Plan and execute patches and environment cleanups in collaboration with Amdocs.
- Oversee build, packaging, and deployment processes, ensuring integration with customer portals and network management tools.
- Implement zero-downtime deployment strategies (e.g., blue-green deployments, canary releases, phased rollouts) in coordination with DevOps and network teams.
- Develop and manage rollback plans to quickly address failures and prevent network disruptions.
- Proactively monitor release progress and resolve issues as they arise.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for release updates, ensuring clear and timely communication.
- Provide comprehensive documentation on release contents and schedules.
- Communicate risks, delays, and post-release feedback to relevant stakeholders.
- Foster cross-functional alignment between teams.
- Ensure thorough end-to-end and performance testing before releases.
- Work closely with QA teams to validate all releases.
- Maintain version control and release documentation in JIRA.
- Gather feedback through retrospectives and implement process improvements.
- Identify opportunities to automate and optimize release workflows.
- Uphold best practices for CI/CD and release governance.
- Project Management: Strong ability to plan, execute, and oversee releases, ensuring deadlines and deliverables are met.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills for coordinating between teams.
- Technical Knowledge: Understanding of software development, deployment processes, version control, and integration tools.
- Problem-Solving: Ability to quickly identify and resolve issues that arise during the release cycle.
- Risk Management: Proactive approach to identifying risks and implementing contingency plans.
- Automation & Tools: Familiarity with JIRA and other release management tools.
- Attention to Detail: Ability to oversee multiple moving parts and ensure seamless execution from code freeze to deployment.
- Collaboration & Teamwork: Strong ability to work across cross-functional teams, build rapport, and navigate challenging personalities.
- Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks and manage schedules effectively, especially during high-pressure release windows.
- Continuous Improvement: Commitment to evaluating and refining release processes to enhance efficiency and reduce manual efforts.
