Release Manager (Azure)
Posted 1 week ago by Insight International (UK) Ltd
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Summary: The Release Manager role in Glasgow involves overseeing software delivery within a regulated environment, focusing on both on-premise and cloud technologies, particularly Azure and Pega Cloud. The position requires strong communication skills to bridge technical and non-technical audiences, along with a growth mindset and attention to detail. Proficiency in project management tools and software automation is essential, as is an understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle. The role demands strong planning and organizational skills to manage numerous software application changes effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee software delivery within a regulated environment.
- Engage with technical teams to understand decisions and risks.
- Utilize enterprise-grade project management and change management tools.
- Implement software automation tools effectively.
- Manage high volumes of changes to software applications.
- Ensure consistency in quality through attention to detail.
- Understand and apply Software Development Lifecycle principles.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in software delivery.
- Strong communication skills.
- Proficiency in Azure and Pega Cloud technologies.
- Experience with Atlassian tool-set and ServiceNow.
- Knowledge of Jenkins, GoCD, Azure DevOps, and Pega Deployment Manager.
- Understanding of Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
- Strong planning and organizational skills.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Glasgow
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Role: Release Manager
Location: Glasgow, UK (Occasional Travel)
Job Type: Contract
Job Description : Proven experience in software delivery within a regulated environment, with a foundation in both on-premise and cloud technologies (primarily Azure and Pega Cloud). Strong communication skills, capable of conveying technical messages to non-technical audiences. Growth mindset and passion for embracing new approaches, with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail to ensure consistency in quality. Proficient in technology, able to engage in discussions with tech teams to understand decisions and risks, with a strong grasp of both on-premise and cloud technologies. Experience with enterprise-grade project management and change management tools, specifically the Atlassian tool-set and ServiceNow. Proficiency in software automation tools like Jenkins, GoCD, Azure DevOps, Azure Portal, and Pega Deployment Manager. Understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle for both Agile and Waterfall methodologies, including technical implementation requirements and key release management principles. Strong planning and organisational skills to manage high volumes of changes to software applications.