Downstream Business Release Manager

Downstream Business Release Manager

Houston(Downtown), Texas- Hybrid- 4 days onsite

Contract-6 Months+

Job Description

The Downstream Business Release Manager is responsible for leading the planning, governance, coordination, and execution of business releases within a large-scale digital transformation program. The role serves as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, operations, project teams, and technology organizations to ensure release scope, priorities, schedules, and deployment activities are aligned with business objectives. The Release Manager drives release readiness, facilitates decision-making, manages risks and dependencies, and ensures successful business adoption and value realization while minimizing operational disruption during deployment.

Key Focus Areas:

• Release planning and roadmap management
• Business scope and prioritization
• Stakeholder alignment and governance
• Risk and dependency management
• Operational readiness and deployment support
• Cross-functional coordination across Downstream business organizations
• Driving successful adoption and realization of business benefits

Nice to have skills:

• Technical hands-on skills
• Experience in Oil & Gas Industry
• SAP Experience