Prior experience as Release Manager with knowledge of and experience in release processes for live games.
Proven track record in software release management and in coordinating complex software releases.
Knowledge of CI/CD pipeline tools and DevOps practices.
Strong project management, communication, and leadership skills to coordinate cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder expectations.
Requirements:
Release Planning and Coordination: Develop and manage release plans, including scheduling, coordination of release activities, and communication of release timelines to all stakeholders.
Release Process Management: Oversee the entire release process, ensuring compliance with release policies, and managing risks and resolving issues that affect release scope, schedule, and quality.
Stakeholder Communication: Act as the primary point of contact for all release-related communications, providing regular updates to stakeholders and ensuring clear understanding of release status, risks, and impacts.
Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement: Work closely with QA to ensure releases meet quality standards and that proper testing is conducted prior to deployment; analyze release processes and outcomes to identify areas for improvement and implement best practices.
Job description
Prior experience as Release Manager with knowledge of and experience in release processes for live games.
Prior experience in software release management, with a proven track record of managing complex software releases.
Ability to quickly grasp highly technical concepts, extract core messages for summary, and convey to others.
Knowledge of CI/CD pipeline tools as well as DevOps practices and philosophies.
Project Management Skills: Strong project management skills, with the ability to plan, schedule, and manage software releases across multiple teams and disciplines.
Communication and Leadership: Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder expectations effectively.
Analytical and Problem-Solving Abilities: Strong analytical skills and the ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently, particularly under tight deadlines
Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and technologies, with a continuous improvement mindset.
Key Responsibilities:
Release Planning and Coordination: Develop and manage release plans, including scheduling, coordination of release activities, and communication of release timelines to all stakeholders.
Release Process Management: Oversee the entire release process, ensuring compliance with release policies, and managing risks and resolving issues that affect release scope, schedule, and quality.
Stakeholder Communication: Act as the primary point of contact for all release-related communications, providing regular updates to stakeholders and ensuring clear understanding of the release status, risks, and impacts.
Quality Assurance: Work closely with the QA team to ensure that all releases meet quality standards and that proper testing is conducted prior to deployment.
Change Management Integration: Collaborate with the Change Management team to ensure that software releases are aligned with change management policies and procedures, minimizing impact on operations.
Continuous Improvement: Analyze release processes and outcomes to identify areas for improvement, implementing best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of software deployments.
