Release Management Officer

4 weeks ago

Pretoria, South Africa Adzuna ZA B C2 Full time
Key Responsibilities
  • Release Planning and Coordination
  • Develop and maintain release plans, schedules, and timelines in collaboration with project teams and stakeholders.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure timely and efficient release processes.
  • Manage release calendars, ensuring alignment with project timelines and resource availability.
Release Execution and Monitoring
  • Oversee the deployment of software releases, ensuring adherence to release processes and best practices.
  • Monitor release activities, identifying potential issues and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
  • Conduct post-release reviews to evaluate the success of releases and gather feedback for continuous improvement.
Change Management Integration
  • Collaborate with Change Management teams to ensure that release activities align with change management processes and policies.
  • Evaluate change requests related to releases and assess their impact on schedules and resource allocation.
  • Maintain clear communication with stakeholders regarding changes to release plans and schedules.
Quality Assurance and Testing
  • Work closely with Quality Assurance (QA) teams to ensure thorough testing of software releases prior to deployment.
  • Develop and implement release testing strategies, including regression testing and user acceptance testing (UAT).
  • Ensure that all releases meet quality standards and compliance requirements before production deployment.
Documentation and Reporting
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation related to release processes, including release notes, deployment guides, and lessons learned.
  • Prepare regular reports on release activities, including metrics on release success rates and areas for improvement.
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of a release management knowledge base for future reference.
Continuous Improvement
  • Identify opportunities to enhance the release management process, implementing best practices and lessons learned from past releases.
  • Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies related to release management and software deployment.
  • Collaborate with IT leadership to refine release management strategies in alignment with organizational goals.
Qualifications and Experience
  • Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • 2-4 years of experience in release management, project management, or IT service management.
  • Familiarity with software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, DevOps) and release management tools is an advantage.
  • Experience in higher education or similar environments is preferred.
Skills and Competencies
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple release initiatives simultaneously.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
  • Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to assess release impacts and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Proficiency in release management tools and software applications.
  • A proactive approach to continuous improvement and professional development.
Additional Requirements
  • Release Management certification (e.g., ITIL, Certified Release Manager) is preferred.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment while maintaining independence in judgment.
  • Willingness to work flexible hours as needed to support release management activities.
Contract Details
  • 1-year fixed-term contract, with the possibility of extension based on performance and project needs.

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