Job Description :
Details are as follows:
Title : Senior Release Manager
Requirement : Senior Release Manager (ServiceNow is a huge plus),ITIL
Location : NYC
Duration : 6m+
Required : Face-Face,Telephonic
Description: Position Summary: Senior Release Manager (ServiceNow is a huge plus)
The Senior Release Manager will own the Release Management lifecycle which includes scheduling, coordinating and the management of releases across the enterprise for multiple applications across various Portfolios. The releases can be inclusive of application updates, operating system patches, security improvements, hardware upgrades, Projects and Programs. Where necessary, this position provides services to IS and project teams manage and deploy releases into production. The Position will be responsible for implementing and managing release processes for the progression of code in the development, test, and production environments. The Senior Release Manager Job function works collaboratively with all participants in software development projects and is supportive of developers and testers as they set up their build development and test environments. This position also works with IT management to improve the software engineering processes and practices associated with continuously building, deploying, and updating software and environments. The Senior Release Manager’s responsibilities also include building the IT Release Calendar in working closely with the Technical Owners, Development Managers and project Managers to centralize the view of all releases. Leads the effort of defining the IT strategic direction for release management tools for IT to ensure the process requirements of release management are built in. The Senior Release Manager will assist in managing projects and interdependencies to ensure milestone adherence to ensure the integrity of the release can be measured.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Continually work towards making improvements in the release process.
Forward Plan the release windows and cycles across a 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 and within budget, and that they meet or exceed expectations.
Conduct Release Readiness reviews, Milestone Reviews, and Business Go/No-Go reviews.
Produce Release Management dashboard and Weekly Release Metric Reporting.
Communicate release details and schedules to the Business as required.
Communicate release details and schedules to the Business Units, Project Management and Information Services staff.
Participate in the Change Advisory Board 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.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
Experience in IT management using ITIL & ServiceNow to improve the software engineering processes and practices associated with continuously building, deploying, and updating software and environments.
Experience in measuring and monitoring progress to ensure application releases are delivered on time and within budget, and that they meet or exceed expectations.
Experience in managing risks and resolves issues that affect release scope, schedule and quality.
Experience in implementing and managing release processes for the progression of code in the development, test, and production environments.
Experience facilitating Application Release deployments