Senior IT Technologist - Release Management

Location

Secunderabad | India

Job description

• Release management within an IT organization is a crucial process that focuses on planning, scheduling, and controlling the movement of software or hardware releases throughout the development lifecycle

• The primary goal of release management is to deliver high-quality, reliable software and IT services to end-users while ensuring minimal disruption to existing systems and processes
• The IT Release Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing the release of software applications, updates, and system changes within an organization
• This role involves collaborating with various teams to ensure the successful deployment of releases while minimizing risks and disruptions to ongoing operations
• The Release Manager plays a critical role in maintaining the integrity of the software development lifecycle and ensuring that releases meet quality standards


A Day in the Life

Key Responsibilities:

1. Release Planning and Coordination:

• Develop and maintain release plans, including timelines, tasks, and resource requirements.

• Collaborate with development, testing, and operations teams to coordinate release activities.

1. Environment Management:

• Ensure that development, testing, and production environments are properly configured and aligned for each release.

• Manage version control and configuration management to maintain consistency across environments.

1. Risk Management:

• Identify and assess potential risks and issues associated with releases.

• Develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans to address risks.

1. Release Documentation:

• Create and maintain release documentation, including release notes, deployment guides, and standard operating procedures.

• Communicate release details to stakeholders and relevant teams.

1. Testing and Quality Assurance:

• Collaborate with testing teams to ensure comprehensive testing of releases, including unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT).

• Review test results and ensure that identified issues are addressed before release.

1. Deployment Execution:

• Execute deployment plans and oversee the deployment process to production environments.

• Monitor the release in real-time, addressing any issues that may arise during deployment.

1. Communication and Stakeholder Management:

• Communicate release status, progress, and issues to relevant stakeholders.

• Coordinate with business units and support teams to manage expectations and address concerns.

1. Post-Release Activities:

• Conduct post-release reviews to gather feedback and identify areas for improvement.

• Update documentation based on lessons learned and feedback.

1. Continuous Improvement:

• Evaluate and improve the release management process based on industry best practices and lessons learned from previous releases.

• Implement tools and methodologies to enhance the efficiency of release processes.

MUST HAVE

Must Have: Minimum Requirements


• Bachelors degree in Computer Science , Information Technology, or a related field.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of version control and configuration management tools.
• Ability to analyze and mitigate risks associated with releases.
• Familiarity with deployment automation tools and technologies.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
Nice to Have

• Proven experience in release management or a related role within IT.
• Previous Medtronic experience
• Demonstrable project management skills: planning coordinating, communicating influencing, achieving milestones, resolving issues and managing risks.
• Strong results orientation (driving to deadlines, financial targets, project goals, etc.)
• Detail oriented and organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to analyze impact of change requests and determine system impacts
• Experience in all phases of the SDLC including requirements gathering, development, testing, deployment and support
• Familiar with Agile/Scrum development methodology and experience leading development teams
• Experience with documentation control or data maintenance processes and procedures or equivalent customer service or finance experience
• Experience in working across global teams
• Healthcare industry / business knowledge or experience

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