We are seeking an experienced Release Coordinator to oversee the release process for our software and application updates. The Release Coordinator will coordinate various teams, track progress, manage risks, and resolve conflicts to ensure successful product releases and deployments. The ideal candidate is familiar with project management principles, is an expert at problem-solving, and has a strong understanding of software development cycles. Ultimately, the role of the Release Coordinator is to ensure that our software and applications are delivered to customers with high quality and on schedule.
Responsibilities
Manage and monitor progress of software releases from inception to delivery.
Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure timely and successful releases and deployments.
Develop and implement release strategies and schedules .
Identify and manage risks that may affect release scope, schedule, and quality.
Conduct release readiness reviews, milestone reviews, and business go/no-go reviews .
Produce deployment run books and implementation plans .
Coordinate with product managers, QE, DevOps teams and business stakeholders to define release timelines and manage software releases.
Collaborate with different teams and stakeholders throughout execution of release
Maintain a release repository and manage key information such as build and release procedures, dependencies, and notification lists.
Implement and manage release processes for code through development, test, and production environments.
Continually work towards making improvements in the release process.
May require flexible hours to support releases
Requirements
Degree in bachelors in information systems, or related field .
2+ years experience in release coordination or a similar role.
Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) .
Experience with Release management tools .
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills .
Strong communication and coordination skills .
Self-motivated and able to manage releases independently