Release Manager

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Job description

Prior experience as Release Manager with knowledge of and experience in release processes for live games.

Prior experience in software release management, with a proven track record of managing complex software releases.

Ability to quickly grasp highly technical concepts, extract core messages for summary, and convey to others.

Knowledge of CI/CD pipeline tools as well as DevOps practices and philosophies.

Project Management Skills: Strong project management skills, with the ability to plan, schedule, and manage software releases across multiple teams and disciplines.

Communication and Leadership: Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder expectations effectively.

Analytical and Problem-Solving Abilities: Strong analytical skills and the ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently, particularly under tight deadlines

Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and technologies, with a continuous improvement mindset.

Key Responsibilities:

Release Planning and Coordination: Develop and manage release plans, including scheduling, coordination of release activities, and communication of release timelines to all stakeholders.

Release Process Management: Oversee the entire release process, ensuring compliance with release policies, and managing risks and resolving issues that affect release scope, schedule, and quality.

Stakeholder Communication: Act as the primary point of contact for all release-related communications, providing regular updates to stakeholders and ensuring clear understanding of the release status, risks, and impacts.

Quality Assurance: Work closely with the QA team to ensure that all releases meet quality standards and that proper testing is conducted prior to deployment.

Change Management Integration: Collaborate with the Change Management team to ensure that software releases are aligned with change management policies and procedures, minimizing impact on operations.

Continuous Improvement: Analyze release processes and outcomes to identify areas for improvement, implementing best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of software deployments.

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