Release Manager
Forward Plan the release windows and cycles across the Multifamily portfolio
Manage risks and resolves issues that affect release scope, schedule and quality
Measure and monitor progress to ensure application releases are delivered on time
Coordinate release content and effort based on the service request backlog, pending service requests, third party applications, or operating system updates
Communicate all key project plans, commitments, and changes including requirements, QA plans, schedule, and scope changes
Manage relationships and coordinate work between different teams at different locations
Conduct Release Readiness reviews, Milestone Reviews, and Business Go/No-Go reviews
Produce Deployment, Run Books and Implementation Plans
Weekly Release Reporting
Communicate release details and schedules to the Business as required
Negotiate, plan and manage all release activities
Work with release engineers to understand impacts of branches and code merges
Maintains the release schedule for all core services and ensure alignment across key partners and vendors.
Continually work towards making improvements in the release process. Ensure that the processes and methodologies are followed.
Lead and co-ordinate the Go-Live activities including the execution of the deployment Plans and checklists.
Develops scripts and automation tools used to build, integrate, and deploy software releases to various platforms
Participate in CAB meetings to discuss release scope and/or roadblocks
Maintains a release repository and manages key information such as build and release procedures, dependencies, and notification lists
Manage release dashboard(CRQ Ticket) for the EDM deployments /Break fixes
Ensure proper transition of the application changes to the production support team (L3)
Coordinate the portfolio of deployments during the release window
Represent MF CCB/ECCB/CAB meetings to ensure that the approvals to deploy are obtained
Maintain and communicate the Release Calendar
Release status communication using dashboard
Identify deployment dependencies within a release window, determine the application outages and communicate to the IT Leads
PMP preferred
Advanced knowledge of software development lifecycle
Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional work teams toward task completion
Demonstrated effective leadership and analytical skills
Advanced written and verbal communication skills are a must
Expert level knowledge of Excel
Job Status: Full Time
Eligiblity: GC or US Citizens
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