As a Release Manager, you will work with ID&F engineering, delivery, service and product Teams. You will report into the Implementation and Integration Services Manager.
What you will do:
- You will manage the Release Management lifecycle of multiple of our global software products in the UK&I region and the delivery of change implementation across several of our regionally developed software products.
- Work with other global release managers to coordinate the release train between multiple Teams and ensure production deployment deadlines are met.
- You will define the strategic usage of release management tools to report on the progress and success of each release.
- Coordinate the release schedule and resources required depending on third-party applications, defect backlogs, planned releases, and infrastructure updates.
- Identify the risks that can delay the release and manage them, such that the scope scheduled, and quality of the release is not affected.
- Work with DevOps engineers to support every release and lead the Go-Live activities to deploy the software.
What you will bring:
- A BSc in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or equivalent degree.
- Proficiency in English.
- 2+ years of experience in a similar role.
- Good communication and influence skills to shape and contribute to the outcomes across distributed groups.
- Extensive and demonstrable project management experience
- Knowledge of Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CD/CI) pipelines.
- Experience working with DevOps and Agile methodologies.
- Experience of Software Development Lifecycle best practices.
- Practical experience with agile methodologies like Scrum or Kanban, as well as Waterfall.
It would be considered an advantage if you have:
- SAFe® Release Train Engineer or Prince2 certification
- Experience in managing activities via Jira and Confluence.
- Experience working in a highly regulated industry.
Why us?
No one makes sense of data like Experian. We are on a mission to deliver the full power of data, analytics and technology in ways that transform lives. As a team, we're committed to working together. So, we work in an inclusive environment that welcomes people with lots of different perspectives. We put people first and care about work that works.
What you will get:
- Personal Development - career pathway for professional growth supported by learning and development programs and unlimited access to online educational training courses, learning materials & book.
- Work environment - excellent work conditions with friendly environment, recognized strong team spirit, and fun and quality recreation time.
- Social benefit package including life insurance, food vouchers, additional health insurance, monthly flex allowance and internet coverage, corporate discounts, marriage and childbirth / adoption allowance, Multisport card, Sharesave plan, Employee assistance program, а birthday gift and many other benefits!
- Work-life balance - 25 days paid vacation, 1 additional day off for your birthday and extra 3 paid days for participation in Social responsibility event.
- Opportunity for Flexible working hours and Home Office.
Experian is an Equal opportunity employer. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.
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