Environment & Release Manager (Test)

Environment & Release Manager (Test) Location : London, UK, Contract Role Work Mode : Hybrid

To conduct a comprehensive review of the current and future non-live environment landscape for the 1C Tech Programme and produce a formal Environment Management Document. This role will ensure that environment usage is aligned with the programme’s testing and release needs, and that governance, scheduling, and ownership are clearly defined.

Key Responsibilities:

• Environment Demand Analysis Review the Testing POAP – Workstream Plans - MASTER.pptx to understand all future 1C Tech Go-live dates and associated testing activities.
• Identify current and projected non-live environment requirements across all phases.
• Stakeholder Engagement Engage with Test Managers, Test Leads, and Project Managers to gather insights on environment needs and pain points.
• Reference the 1C Tech Testing Org slide for stakeholder mapping.
• Environment Scheduling Develop a draft schedule for non-live environment usage aligned to all Go-live dates up to 15/03.
• Highlight potential conflicts, overlaps, or underutilisation.
• RACI Definition Define and document the Environment Management RACI, ensuring clarity of roles and responsibilities.
• Include internal stakeholders (TMs, TLs, PMs) and external suppliers (e.g., Acturis).
• Release Management Process Document the non-live environment release management process, covering both internally and externally managed environments.
• Identify gaps or inefficiencies in current processes.
• Future Resourcing Recommendation Assess and recommend whether a dedicated Environment & Release Manager is required on an ongoing basis for the 1C Tech Programme.

Key Deliverables:

• Environment Management Document including:
• Environment demand matrix
• Stakeholder needs/issues summary
• Environment usage schedule
• RACI chart
• Release management process
• Resourcing recommendation

Skills & Experience Required:

• Proven experience in environment and release management within large-scale testing programmes
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Experience working with external suppliers and managing cross-functional dependencies
• Familiarity with test planning artefacts and programme-level scheduling
• Ability to produce clear, structured documentation