Release Manager

Description

• Exciting Transformation Program
• Desirable Work Location
• Strong Extension Possibility

A leading utilities firm located on the Eastern Seaboard of Australia requires a Release Manager for an initial six month term to review current release management processes to insure defined best practice methods are in place.  

Role Responsibilities:

• Develop and document the release approach and plan, to cover the deployment of a release through all environments.
• Liaises with other release coordinators to ensure all release and system inter-dependencies or pre-requisites are considered.
• Prepares the release schedule in line with the project and test schedules.
• Acts as the central liaison point for releases throughout the project.
• Coordinates the deployment of a release, based on the release plan and schedule.
• Develops process for integrating production changes or hot fixes into the release process.
• Reviews release notes and confirms release package contents.
• Ensures release packages are secured and only approved versions are installed.
• Liaises with the vendor on issues with release packages and their deployment.
• Develops and maintains the deployment run sheet to ensure the production deployment uses a proven process.
• Track all releases and changes, in all environments.
• Coordinates deployment resources and availability.
• Logs issues with releases and coordinates their resolution.
• Completes the Release Summary Report to support the move to live of the release.
• Prepares the Release Post Implementation Review.
• Provides input into improvement of the release management process.
• Provides  regular reporting to the Release Manager on the status of a release and attends release management meetings.

Required skills and qualifications:

• Tertiary qualification in Information Systems or Information Technology or demonstrated work experience to a similar level of competency.
• Proficiency in ITIL Change and Release Management OR has gained experience (typically three years) in related areas.
• Proven experience in the management of project and operational releases and upgrades for new business systems.
• Involvement in and understanding of the software development life cycle. 
• Working knowledge of project and test methodologies.
• Ability to organise, plan and prioritise work and coordinate input from others to deliver timely results.
• Well-developed interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment.

An excellent daily rate is on offer for the successful candidate.

Please call Matthew in Sydney for a confidential discussion quoting reference number or just hit the apply button below.