Release Manager IRC289827

Description

Our client is looking for a skilled Release Manager to lead and coordinate release activities across Digital, Retail, and Supply Chain domains, supporting more than 10 Scrum teams. In this role, you will play a key part in establishing and standardizing release processes, especially as Digital delivery is executed through outsourced teams.
You will work closely with distributed engineering groups located in Ukraine, India, and across Europe, ensuring smooth, predictable, and high‑quality releases. This position requires strong communication, cross‑functional alignment, and the ability to bring structure and consistency to a fast‑moving environment.

Requirements

The Release Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing software releases across environments (development, test, staging, production).

This role manages release planning, risk assessment, governance, compliance, and performance metrics to ensure reliable, business-aligned software deployments—delivered on time, with the required quality, and with minimal risk and impact to customers and business operations.

We are looking for the person with:
– an experience of 3+ years in release management, hybrid environments (AWS/Azure/GCP)
– large-scale multi-unit releases
– ITIL Change/Release expertise.
– strong stakeholder skills, automation tools, ITSM, eCommerce/Retail/ERP knowledge
– leadership in outsourced setups and DevOps principles.

Job responsibilities

• Release Planning Coordination
• Own and manage the end-to-end release lifecycle across multiple applications
  and platforms.
• Develop and maintain release calendars and roadmaps aligned to business priorities.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including development, QA, DevOps,
  infrastructure, and business stakeholders.
• Ensure all release components are properly integrated, tested, and approved.
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Act as the primary liaison between technical teams and business
  stakeholders.
• Facilitate release readiness reviews and governance forums.
• Provide executive-level reporting on release status, risks, and mitigation
  plans.
• Ensure clear communication of release scope, impacts, and timelines.
• Change Management
• Identify, assess, and manage release risks and dependencies.
• Ensure change management processes are followed in alignment with IT
  governance.
• Oversee rollback planning and contingency procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement in release processes.
• Governance; Compliance
• Ensure adherence to SDLC, DevOps, and ITIL best practices.
• Maintain release documentation, audit trails, and compliance records.
• Continuous Improvement
• Monitor release performance metrics (defect leakage, rollback frequency,
  deployment success rate).
• Identify process improvement opportunities and implement best practices.
• Champion automation and DevOps maturity initiatives.

 

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What we offer

Culture of caring. At GlobalLogic, we prioritize a culture of caring. Across every region and department, at every level, we consistently put people first. From day one, you’ll experience an inclusive culture of acceptance and belonging, where you’ll have the chance to build meaningful connections with collaborative teammates, supportive managers, and compassionate leaders. 

Learning and development. We are committed to your continuous learning and development. You’ll learn and grow daily in an environment with many opportunities to try new things, sharpen your skills, and advance your career at GlobalLogic. With our Career Navigator tool as just one example, GlobalLogic offers a rich array of programs, training curricula, and hands-on opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

Interesting & meaningful work. GlobalLogic is known for engineering impact for and with clients around the world. As part of our team, you’ll have the chance to work on projects that matter. Each is a unique opportunity to engage your curiosity and creative problem-solving skills as you help clients reimagine what’s possible and bring new solutions to market. In the process, you’ll have the privilege of working on some of the most cutting-edge and impactful solutions shaping the world today.

Balance and flexibility. We believe in the importance of balance and flexibility. With many functional career areas, roles, and work arrangements, you can explore ways of achieving the perfect balance between your work and life. Your life extends beyond the office, and we always do our best to help you integrate and balance the best of work and life, having fun along the way!

High-trust organization. We are a high-trust organization where integrity is key. By joining GlobalLogic, you’re placing your trust in a safe, reliable, and ethical global company. Integrity and trust are a cornerstone of our value proposition to our employees and clients. You will find truthfulness, candor, and integrity in everything we do.

About GlobalLogic

GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group Company, is a trusted digital engineering partner to the world’s largest and most forward-thinking companies. Since 2000, we’ve been at the forefront of the digital revolution – helping create some of the most innovative and widely used digital products and experiences. Today we continue to collaborate with clients in transforming businesses and redefining industries through intelligent products, platforms, and services.