MSD Release Manager 

Singapore, Singapore 

76977328

Job Description

Release Manager

the regional hub for Asia Pacific (AP) and top-ranked biopharmaceutical company on The Straits Times and Statista’s list of Best Employers in Singapore for two consecutive years (2020, 2021).
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WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Establish and uphold release management processes in line with best practices, SDLC, and continuous enhancement.
• Work closely with various teams to coordinate software releases and implement automation tools for improved efficiency on Cloud environments.
• Implementing DevSecOps Standards and Knowledge of continuous integration and development (CI/CD) tools.
• Experience in IT environment management and infrastructure management on Cloud, especially AWS

• Drive and lead the improvement of the software engineering processes and practices associated with continuously building, deploying, and updating software and environments.
• Maintain version control of software releases and ensure that all necessary documentation, release notes, and artifacts are properly managed.

• Identify potential risks and issues related to software releases. Implement strategies to minimize risks and ensure smooth releases.

• Facilitate effective communication with all stakeholders, providing timely release updates, managing expectations, and resolving conflicts or issues.

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation in the release management lifecycle to enhance efficiency, quality, and agility.

• Conduct release readiness reviews to ensure compliance with quality standards, release criteria, and regulatory requirements.

• Evaluate the success and effectiveness of software releases, collecting feedback, metrics, and lessons learned for continuous improvement.

• Stay informed about industry trends, offer guidance to team members, and encourage a culture of ongoing learning and development.

WHAT YOU MUST HAVE

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years of relevant work experience, with demonstrated expertise in the Release Management domain including strong technical understanding of relevant tools and processes in a pharmaceutical industry
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple releases simultaneously.
• Deep experience with E2E Software Delivery processes, Code Versioning and Release Management technologies, CI/CD automations
• Strong knowledge of release management principles, methodologies, and best practices.
• Experience with version control systems and release management tools (e.g., Git, Jenkins, JIRA).
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with cross-functional teams globally

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to identify and mitigate risks

• Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies

What we look for…

Current Contingent Workers apply