Release Manager

First IT Solutions 

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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