Release Manager

Job Description 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.