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IBM Software Release Manager 
India, Kerala, Kochi 
698877489

03.07.2024

Your Role and Responsibilities
A Release Manager is a professional responsible for overseeing the planning, coordination, and execution of software releases. The primary goal is to ensure that software products or updates are released in a smooth and efficient manner. As a Release Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the successful delivery of software products while maintaining stability and minimizing disruptions. Effective communication, attention to detail, and a focus on continuous improvement are essential skills for this role.

Responsibilities:

Release Planning:

  • Collaborate with development, Testing and product management teams to understand release requirements.
  • Develop release plans, timelines, and milestones.
  • Coordinate with stakeholders to prioritize and schedule release activities.

Risk Management:

  • Identify and assess potential risks associated with the release.
  • Develop contingency plans to mitigate risks and address issues that may arise during the release process after consultation with stake holders.

Communication:

  • Act as a liaison between cross functional teams and other relevant teams.
  • Communicate release schedules, status updates, and potential issues to stakeholders.
  • Facilitate communication channels to ensure smooth collaboration among different teams.

Release Coordination:

  • Coordinate and schedule release activities and communicate with all stake holders
  • Continuous Improvement:
  • Evaluate and improve release processes based on feedback and post-release analysis.

Release Metrics and Reporting:

  • Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to release
  • Generate release status reports and present to stake holders

Compliance:

  • Ensure that releases comply with regulatory requirements and organizational policies.


Required Technical and Professional Expertise

  • Proficient in Release Management related to Software products
  • Proficient in risk management process
  • Expertise in Communication while interacting with global & local stakeholders
  • Previous experience in release coordination


Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

  • Strong communication skills
  • Analytical thinking
  • Complex problem-solving techniques
  • Conflict resolution
  • Critical thinking and analysis
  • Creativity, originality, and initiative