Release Manager

Notice Period : Immediate to 30Days
Job Type: Contract To Hire
Mandatory skills : Release Management , Telecom, BSS/ OSS, QA operations, stakeholders ,planning, scheduling, deployment, Jenkins, Git, JIRA

Job Description :
> Develop and manage release plans for software and system components within the BSS/ OSS domains.
> Coordinate with development, QA operations, and other stakeholders to schedule and plan releases.
> Ensure alignment of release schedules with business objectives and customer requirements.

Process Management:
> Define and implement release management processes and best practices.
>Manage the end-to-end release lifecycle, including planning, scheduling, deployment, and post-release activities.
>Ensure that all releases adhere to quality and compliance standards.
Risk Management:
>Identify and mitigate risks associated with releases, including potential impacts on existing systems and services.
>Develop and execute rollback and recovery plans for release failures.
Communication and Reporting:
>Communicate release schedules, status, and issues to stakeholders, including technical teams and management.
>Prepare and present release reports, including metrics and performance indicators.

Documentation:
>Maintain comprehensive documentation related to release processes, schedules, and configurations.
>Ensure that release documentation is up-to-date and accessible to relevant stakeholders.
Continuous Improvement:
>Analyse release processes and performance to identify areas for improvement.
>Implement enhancements to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the release management process

Technical Skills:
>Strong understanding of #BSS/ OSS systems and telecom operations.
>Proficiency with release management tools and technologies (e.g., Jenkins, Git, JIRA).
>Knowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC) and deployment processes.
> Minimum of 7+ years of experience in release management, preferably in a telecom BSS/OSS environment.
>Proven track record of managing complex software releases and deployments.
>Experience with coordinating cross functional teams and managing multiple releases simultaneously.