Release Manager / Cutover Planning Manager (Automation)

Job Title: Release Manager / Cutover Planning Manager (Process and Automation)
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (6 Months)
Location: Remote (Occasional travel to Windsor Office)
Rate: Circa (Apply online only)/Day
Working Pattern: Full Time

Are you a dynamic Release Manager with a passion for process automation and cutover planning? Do you thrive in complex technical environments and have a knack for strategic thinking? If so, we want you to join our client's team for an exciting 6-month journey!

### What You Bring:

• Technical Expertise
  1. Familiarity with large-scale technical estates and ability to navigate complex systems.
  2. Confidence in handling technical complexity without hesitation.

• Modern Cutover & Release Management Best Practices
  1. Strong grasp of automation tools and efficient cutover planning methodologies.
  2. Experience handling large-scale release cycles and dependency management.
• Strategic Mindset & Process Improvement
  1. Ability to assess the current state ("as-is"), identify inefficiencies, and propose optimized workflows ("to-be").
  2. Introduce functional performance tracking, metrics, and KPIs to measure effectiveness.

• Change Leadership & Team Engagement
  1. Take the existing team on a transformational journey - managing resistance and fostering collaboration.

• Consultative & Communicative Approach
  1. Ability to question existing processes, communicate insights, and advocate for change in a challenging environment.
  2. Previous experience handling large-scale technology change initiatives is highly valued.

### Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Release Management Team: Orchestrate release events, manage go/no-go checkpoints, and ensure seamless service restoration.
• Oversee Future Schedule Planning: Manage dependencies and integration plans for production changes effectively.
• Manage Complex Changes: Navigate inter-dependent components and code deployments while ensuring timely service restoration.
• Innovate Release practises: Drive modern cutover and release management strategies, with a strong emphasis on automation.
• Governance Control: Establish robust governance for production releases and lead operational meetings for flawless delivery.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build effective relationships with senior leaders and operational managers across the organisation.

### Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Previous experience managing large-scale technical changes in challenging environments.

• Comfortable with cutover planning, automation, and release management best practices.

• Familiarity with automation tools and best practises in cutover planning and release management.
• Strong communication skills to manage stakeholder expectations and address critical feedback.
• Experienced in leading team.

### What's in it for You?

• Opportunity to lead a talented team through transformative changes.
• Engage with a variety of stakeholders and influence significant projects.
• Competitive daily rate and the flexibility of remote work with occasional office visits.

Join our client on this exciting journey to elevate their release management processes! If you are ready to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!

Apply now and help shape the future of release management!

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