IBM Release Manager 

India, Kerala, Kochi 

740182927

• Create and execute release management plans including schedules and deliverable requirements based on the software category (for example, platform component or full product)
• Work closely with our IBM software development teams and IBM Business Partners to achieve successful completion of all of IBM’s Go-To-Market (GTM) deliverables
• Serve as a credible and trusted advisor to stakeholders
• Effectively mitigate release risks as they arise
• Contribute innovative suggestions for process improvement and automation
• Cultivate teamwork and problem-solving while working under challenging delivery expectations and deadlines
• Provide leadership, mentoring, motivation to more junior team members
• Ensure project completion on time and budget

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Minimum 12+ Years of Experience
• 6+ Years of release management experience
• A proven track record of release management using agile best practices to successfully deliver products on aggressive schedules
• Comprehensive understanding of the entire software development lifecycle and GTM requirements
• Demonstrable success in communication and personal relationship development at all levels – from engineers to execs – with experience navigating across all pillars of the business: Development, Support, Security, Legal, Finance
• Strong collaboration skills as you work across the partner and IBM team
• Experience working with a broad spectrum of technology solutions
• Expertise at working independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic development environment
• Enthusiasm for learning new technologies and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise