Release & Deployment Manager

Your Role

As a Release & Deployment Manager, you will manage the entire lifecycle of releases—from planning and scheduling to deployment and post‑release analysis. You will coordinate with cross‑functional teams, mitigate risks, optimize processes, and ensure high‑quality delivery across production environments.

Your Profile

• Plan and manage release cycles and deployment activities according to established schedules.
• Coordinate with development, testing, infrastructure, and business teams to ensure successful release delivery.
• Manage dependencies between third‑party applications, infrastructure updates, defect backlogs, and project timelines.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks that may impact scope, schedule, or quality.
• Track release progress, address issues proactively, and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure proper governance for all release types—Normal, Standard, and Emergency releases.
• Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for post‑deployment issues and ensure timely closure.
• Provide weekly updates to stakeholders via Governance forums.
• Lead Go‑Live events, ensuring smooth deployment, validation, and controlled handover.
• Conduct Post Release Analysis (PRA) to evaluate failures and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain all release‑related documentation including runbooks, notifications, dependencies, and deployment procedures.
• Strong experience in Project Management.
• In‑depth knowledge of ITIL processes (Change, Release, Deployment Management).
• Understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Working experience with SAP deployments using STMS.
• Exposure to Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and Waterfall methodologies.
• Good knowledge of application infrastructure, system architecture, and operating systems.