Senior Banking Release Manager - supports the solutions delivery for banking/contact center and cards - 80601-1

Position Title: Release Manager

Line of Business: Distribution technology

What does the LOB do?: Distribution Technology supports the solutions delivery for banking/contact center and cards.

Duration: 6 Months

Potential for this contract to be extended or converted to FTE? Possibility based on performance and funding.

Remote/Hybrid: Hybrid - 1 day/week in office - Wednesday as well as the 3rd Friday of each month.

Office Location: 81 Bay 22nd Floor

Work Schedule (hours per week, start time): 37.5 Hours/week, 9-5 Monday to Friday

Job Description:

Project Delivery team - Release Manager is a professional responsible for managing multiple fast-paced Releases end to end from requirement to deployment and warranty support for Distribution Technology Delivery team The role has the below responsibilities:

• Coordinate release schedules and activities in collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Development, Quality Assurance, Product Management, and Operations.
• Develop and maintain release plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and risk assessment.
• Manage and deliver on the execution of the release management, including version control, change management, and release documentation.
• Perform release readiness reviews, ensuring that all necessary criteria are met before deployment.
• Manage the deployment process, including release artifacts , communication plans, and post-deployment monitoring partnering with Technology Delivery leads and Project Manager
• Continuously improve release processes through automation, optimization, and feedback loops.
• Act as a liaison between technical teams and stakeholders, providing updates on release progress and resolving any issues or concerns.
• Promote an efficient agile release management.

• Relationship Management - Work closely with Technology and Business stakeholders to develop, test, and implement
• People Leadership - Lead and coach a high performing group team of individuals. Direct, motivate, and develop your team, maximizing their contributions and professional growth. Share knowledge and collaborate to come up with effective solutions to problems.
• Agile Mindset - Track and analyze operating environment for Releases and and implement agile practices for efficient delivery in a fast-paced and high performing environment. Work with Technology and Business partners to determine, negotiate, and manage releases to the agreed approaches.

Must Have Requirement:

• Experience in Release Management, preferably in Banking Industry with Project Delivery experience and Scrum Master experience (5+ years)
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies, such as Agile and DevOps.
• Degree/diploma in Computer Science, Business, and/or a related field,

Soft Skills:

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and departments.
• Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on delivering high-quality results.