D365 Finance & Operations (F&O) Release Manager
D365 Finance & Operations (F&O) Release Manager
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Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented D365 F&O Release Manager to lead and coordinate all release management activities within our Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations environment. This role is responsible for managing end-to-end release cycles including planning deployment risk management and post-release activities. The ideal candidate will bring strong governance skills technical understanding of D365 F&O and a collaborative mindset to ensure smooth and secure rollouts of updates and customizations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define and manage the D365 F&O release calendar aligning with business and technical stakeholders.
- Oversee deployment of code and configurations across environments (Development Test UAT Production).
- Govern the release lifecycle by coordinating build test and deployment activities using LCS and Azure DevOps.
- Ensure all releases follow structured testing including unit integration regression and performance testing.
- Lead go/no-go assessments risk reviews and ensure rollback and contingency plans are in place.
- Serve as the single point of contact for release-related communication to all stakeholders.
- Coordinate cutover activities during releases and ensure minimal downtime during deployments.
- Maintain documentation including release notes test evidence and audit compliance reports.
- Continuously improve release processes by adopting CI/CD pipelines and automation practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor s degree in Computer Science Information Systems or related field.
- 8 years of experience in ERP release management preferably within D365 F&O or AX.
- Strong understanding of Microsoft LCS Azure DevOps and D365 environment topology.
- Experience with managing releases in a regulated or audit-sensitive environment.
- Familiarity with ITIL DevOps and Agile methodologies.
- Excellent organizational communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple parallel releases and prioritize effectively.
Nice to Have:
- Microsoft certifications in D365 F&O or Azure.
- Experience in managing third-party integrations or ISV solutions in D365.
- Knowledge of automation tools or scripting in Azure pipelines.
Employment Type
Full Time
