Lead Release Management Engineer

About This Team:

Citrix the recognized leader in VDI DesktopasaService and application delivery solutions empowers enterprises of all sizes and industries to enable secure hybrid and remote working from anywhere using any device.

The CVAD (Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops) team within Citrix is seeking a Lead Release Management Engineer who is passionate about driving operational excellence through crossfunctional processes impacting Engineering teams across various geographies.

We are particularly interested in candidates with a strong background in software development including handson experience with Software Development Test or Automation.

At Citrix our TPM Release Managers team combines their Software Engineering background with expertise in program management to ensure the successful delivery of missioncritical software products. If you are enthusiastic about fostering collaboration optimizing workflows and contributing to cuttingedge technology solutions we would love to hear from you.

Job Description:

As a key provider of virtualization cloud computing and workspace solutions Citrix requires a Lead Release Management Engineerto manage the endtoend release process andproviding the team with the necessary expertise in crossfunctional technical program management enabling team to effectively track and report deliverables mitigate risks and ensure alignment with Citrix objective of being mission critical product solution provider.

Driving strategic cross functional programs along with Release Manager to ensure highquality featurerich product releases for the Citrix CVAD Product suite at a predictable and regular cadence along with

Owning EndtoEnd Comprehensive Technical Release Management with Focus on Quality Assurance.

Proactively Identifying assessing and mitigating release risks developing contingency plans throughout the release lifecycle.

In this role you will deliver Citrix customers Rapid Access to Innovation quick issue resolution to minimize disruptions.

It will need close collaboration with engineering product management and support teams.

Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain a release schedule for the Citrix CVAD Product suite. Coordinate with stakeholders to define the scope and track readiness of releases.

Manage the endtoend release process including planning development testing and deployment while conducting release readiness reviews and owning go/nogo decisions.

Oversee quality assurance to meet standards ensure testing and defect management processes are followed and collaborate with QA teams on test plans and .

Identify assess and mitigate release risks developing contingency plans and monitoring risks throughout the release lifecycle.

Implement best practices and continuous improvements and provide regular status updates to stakeholders about improvements. .

Utilize tools for version control CI/CD and release automation ensuring compliance on shipped binaries.

Provide support for resolving releaserelated customer issues and gather feedback to improve future releases.

Work closely with development QA support and product management teams to ensure smooth facilitating communication and collaboration among crossfunctional teams.

Work on crossfunctional initiatives closely with Engineering & Product teams to drive of strategic initiatives proactively identifying risks & obstacles along with mitigation plans.

Manage the collaboration between engineering product design and other functions by identifying priorities defining crossfunctional milestones and creating plans

Work with Citrix CVAD teams to identify product dependencies drive alignment and track ongoing progress.

Create and manage detailed work breakdowns program plans including scope dependency risks.

Create products program & release status tracking dashboards and communication between project stakeholders to ensure overall healthy program health.

Contribute to an environment that removes obstacles to cross functional program completion.

Work closely with engineering teams on priority and productivity process improvements.

Required Experience/Skills:

Expertise in using Atlassian tools (Jira JQL Jira Dashboard Report forissues bugs and project progress tracking and agile project management.

Understanding of Agile values principles and practical use.

Familiarity with cloud technologies (AWS Google Cloud Platform Microsoft Azure).

Experience with Git/GitHub for version control and code collaboration

Proficient in Jenkins/TeamCity for CI/CD.

Knowledgeable in Splunk/Grafana for data visualization monitoring and logging.

Skilled in Confluence or Google Workspace for team collaboration & planning

Ability to understand and discuss technical concepts manage tradeoffs and evaluate new technologies.

Familiarity with system design and architecture of cloud and onprem products.

Experience leading global projects and collaborating with diverse crossfunctional teams.

Understanding of SDLC through handson software development in Java .Net or Python.

SQL: For querying and analyzing data from databases.

Proven ability to solve blocker problems between product management engineering support and security teams.

Strong multitasking abilities in a dynamic environment.

Excellent facilitation conflict mediation and situational awareness skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to articulate complex ideas to both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.

Optional Experience/Skills:

Agile Certification: SAFe SSM CSM PMPACP

Knowledge of the Kanban framework

Ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders at all levels. Skilled in managing expectations and negotiating priorities.

Experience in customer outage and solution delivery processes

Working knowledge of current frontend web technologies

Tableau / Power BI: For data visualization and reporting.

Education
Requires a University Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Science Computer Engineering or a related field with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience OR a Masters degree in the same fields with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.

About Us:

Cloud Software Group is one of the worlds largest cloud solution providers serving more than 100 million users around the globe. When you join Cloud Software Group you are making a difference for real people each of whom count on our suite of cloudbased products to get work done from anywhere. Members of our team will tell you that we value passion for technology and the courage to take risks. Everyone is empowered to learn dream and build the future of work. We are on the brink of another Cambrian leap a moment of immense evolution and growth. And we need your expertise and experience to do it. Now is the perfect time to move your skills to the cloud.

Cloud Software Group is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race color creed sex or gender sexual orientation gender identity gender expression ethnicity national origin ancestry citizenship religion genetic carrier status disability pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions (including lactation status) marital status military service protected veteran status political activity or affiliation taking or requesting statutorily protected leave and other protected classifications.

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