Sr. Manager, Release & Deployment

Sr. Manager, Release & Deployment

Harmonic is the worldwide leader in virtualized broadband solutions, shaping the next generation of multigigabit connectivity. We revolutionized broadband networking via the industry’s first virtualized broadband solution, enabling broadband operators to more flexibly deploy gigabit internet service to consumers’ homes and mobile devices. Learn more at www.harmonicinc.com.

Role Description

We are looking for a Sr. Manager, Release & Deployment to join our Release & Deployment team. In this role, you will lead the planning and execution of R&D releases and deployments, working across inbound and outbound release activities.
You will report to the Vice President of Release & Deployment Management and collaborate closely with R&D, Technical Support, and Integration teams to drive successful and timely releases.

Location

This is a hybrid role, with at least 3 days a week working from our office in Indiranagar, Bangalore.

What you will be doing:

• Lead the planning and execution of Release & Deployment activities for R&D projects across inbound and outbound releases.
• Work closely with R&D, Technical Support, and Integration teams to define release scope, timelines, dependencies, and execution plans.
• Identify and proactively manage risks, dependencies, and potential challenges that may impact release timelines or quality.
• Establish clear tracking and communication of release status, risks, open issues, and action items across relevant stakeholders.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to ensure release readiness and successful deployment.
• Coordinate with technical and business stakeholders to resolve issues and keep releases on track.
• Provide clear and timely updates to leadership on release progress, risks, dependencies, and key decisions.
  

What you should have:

• B.Sc. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in Technical Project Management, Program Management, or Release Management, with experience managing inbound, outbound, or end-to-end release activities. Experience across both inbound and outbound releases is preferred.
• Previous R&D experience as an engineer, preferably in software development. Experience in an Integration role may also be considered.
• Experience working with large-scale hardware and software systems. Experience with telecommunications systems is preferred.
• Experience working in customer-facing roles and collaborating with external or customer-facing teams.
• Strong project and program management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, dependencies, and stakeholders.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and cross-functional teams.
  

Nice to have:

• Experience working with AI tools.
• Experience with Agile and SAFe methodologies.
• Experience managing releases in complex R&D or telecommunications environments.
  

Language

• Strong written and conversational English.
  

Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion at Harmonic Inc

At Harmonic, we believe that building and nurturing a global team with diverse backgrounds and voices is critical to our success. Together, we achieve excellence through creativity and innovation, build relationships based on integrity and mutual respect, and deliver the highest quality in every aspect of our business for the benefit of our employees, business partners and shareholders.

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