D365 Release Manager

including deployment calendar, release cadence, quality gates, and approval workflows.Establish and enforce release governance processes, ensuring all code/config changes are reviewed, tested, and signed off prior to deployment.Coordinate with delivery leads, solution architects, and functional consultants to align release schedules with project milestones and business readiness.Manage cutover planning, go-live execution, and post-release validation activities.Serve as the single point of accountability for all D365 releases across multiple environments and vendors.DevOps & AutomationDesign, build, and manage Azure DevOps pipelines for Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (F&O), Commerce, and supporting services.Implement CI/CD automation for build, package, deploy, and regression testing across environments.Govern branching, merging, and build strategies in Azure Repos or Git-based source control systems.Collaborate with development teams to define automated testing and quality validation, A leading entertainment company is seeking a D365 Release Manager in Watford, England. This role involves overseeing the entire release management lifecycle for Dynamics 365 and ensuring seamless deployments. Candidates should have at least 8 years of ERP experience and a..., OverviewCutting Edge Music Tech - On-Demand Vinyl Records. We are seeking aStaff Audio Systems Engineerto help us revolutionise the music industry. The company has invented a new technology to produce on-demand vinyl records and built a web platform for music creators to...

processes.Maintain deployment scripts, tools, and templates to accelerate and standardize D365 releases.Environment & Infrastructure ManagementOversee all D365 environments-Development, SIT, UAT, Pre-Prod, and Production-ensuring consistency and version alignment.Manage environment refreshes, data masking, configuration migration, and database backups in collaboration with infrastructure and Microsoft support teams.Optimize LCS (Lifecycle Services) projects and environment topology to ensure performance and reliability.Coordinate with Azure Infrastructure teams to manage resource provisioning, scaling, and monitoring for the D365 platform.Ensure high availability and disaster recovery readiness through Azure-based resilience strategies.Technical Leadership & CollaborationPartner with Solution and Technical Architects to define and implement DevSecOps best practices for Dynamics 365.Act as the technical authority for release and deployment decisions-balancing speed, quality, and control.Collaborate with Microsoft FastTrack, Managed Services, and SI partners to resolve release issues and adopt platform best practices.Provide mentoring, knowledge transfer, and upskilling for internal DevOps and support teams.Quality, Security & ComplianceEnsure releases adhere to internal IT governance, SOX, GDPR, and change management controls.Implement automated compliance validation and reporting within Azure DevOps pipelines.Maintain complete audit trails and release documentation for traceability and operational assurance.Define rollback and contingency strategies for high-risk releases.Continuous ImprovementMonitor deployment metrics (frequency, lead time, failure rate) and drive ongoing improvements in release efficiency and quality.Evaluate new Microsoft and Azure DevOps features, proposing enhancements to existing toolchains and workflows.Champion a culture of automation, reliability, and transparency in delivery practices.Qualifications & Experiences Required8+ years of experience in ERP technical delivery, with 4-5+ years specializing in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (F&O) and/or Commerce.Proven experience managing end-to-end release cycles for enterprise-scale D365 implementations or global rollouts.Deep hands-on expertise with Azure DevOps (Pipelines, Repos, Artifacts, Boards) for CI/CD automation and code deployment.Strong understanding of D365 code and metadata structure, ISV solution deployment, and extension management.Skilled in Azure infrastructure administration, including resource groups, networking, security, scaling, and monitoring.Proficiency with Microsoft Lifecycle Services (LCS)-environment management, asset library, and update deployments.Experience with PowerShell, YAML pipelines, and automated deployment scripting.Strong grasp of ITIL change management, DevSecOps principles, and release governance frameworks.Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills, with the ability to manage global release calendars across vendors and regions.PreferredExperience in multi-entity or global retail / commerce environments integrating D365 F&O and Commerce.Familiarity with D365 dual-write, Dataverse, and Power Platform integrations.Knowledge of Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and Log Analytics for D365 performance management.Exposure to Microsoft FastTrack methodologies and release validation practices.Experience with containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) or Azure automation frameworks.CertificationsMB-700: Microsoft Dynamics 365: Finance and Operations Apps Solution Architect Expert.MB-300: Dynamics 365: Core Finance and Operations.MB-310 / MB-330 / MB-340: Dynamics 365 Finance, Supply Chain, and Commerce (advantageous cross-domain knowledge).AZ-400: Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps Solutions (strongly preferred).AZ-305: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions.ITIL v4 Foundation or Practitioner (for release governance best practice).Additional Information

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