Release Manager

release readinessIdentify, manage and mitigate risks and resolve issues regarding release quality and schedule and escalate as requiredRelease incident management; coordinating defect impact analysis, identifying the affected client(s) and arranging maintenance releases as requiredProduce and update the sprint and release plannersOwn and develop release documentation for both internal and external consumptionAcross all processes continually evaluate effectiveness and productivity, looking for both major and minor improvement ideasUnderstand client release and deployment processes and identify improvement opportunitiesEvolve the release management processes to support our transition to a modular agile release processDeputise for the Development Programme Manager when requiredWho we are looking for?Its more about the person although wed ideally like someone with experience in release management, testing, release co-ordination, delivery management, project management or project co-ordination.

Someone who understands the lifecycle of Agile Scrum software delivery and knowledge of DevOps methodologiesAn understanding of branch handling,continuous integration and continuous deliveryHave strong interpersonal skills and problem-solving abilities, able to flexibly work under pressureBe able to define, implement and champion best practices and methodologiesHave excellent written and verbal communications skills, able to present to and persuade stakeholders, comfortable influencing and challenging colleagues where requiredWork LocationAll team members work in a hybrid manner with time split between home working and the central Bristol office.JBRP1_UKTJ

Job DescriptionWere working with a Bristol based tech co. a leading worldwide supplier of software to health insurers, with an extensive platform consisting of Core back office automation, Open API and integration suite and Digital solutions serving the insurance value chain. Were currently recruiting for a Release Delivery Manager to join their Product Delivery team, someone who understands the software release process and can quickly take ownership of planning, coordinating and delivering new software releases. Its a transversal role based in the R&D department that requires strong collaboration with all departments including technical and non-technical stakeholders. Your ideal role?Plan and coordinate upgrade and maintenance releases for all applications delivering to multiple clients and projectsOwn the software release process from development, to testing and then delivery to the customer Work with the Test Lead, Product Owners and the Development Programme Manager to ensure