Lead Release Manager

Novo Nordisk Global Business Services (GBS) India

Department: Commercial-DD&IT GBS Bangalore India

Are you passionate about release management and DevOps best practices Do you thrive in a collaborative and dynamic environment where your expertise can make a real difference If so we are looking for a DevOps Manager to join our team and drive seamless delivery processes. Read on and apply today!

The Position

• Manage release pipelines and deployment processes ensuring timely and efficient delivery of software updates and features.
• Partner seamlessly with cross-functional teamsDevelopment QA and Operations to synchronize release activities with project milestones ensuring smooth deployments and reduced risk.
• Champion system reliability and performance during critical release windows with robust rollback strategies and contingency plans that safeguard up time.
• Drive DevOps excellence by embedding CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles into daily operations accelerating delivery and enhancing scalability.
• Proactively monitor and resolve release-related challenges conducting insightful post-release reviews to fuel continuous improvement.
• Excel in vendor management fostering strong relationships and ensuring timely delivery of services and tools that align with business goals and technical standards.

Qualifications
To succeed in this role you have:

• Bachelors degree in computer science Business or a related field. Masters Degree is good to have.
• Leverage over a decade of tech expertiseincluding 6 years mastering DevOpsto drive innovation streamline operations and deliver scalable solutions that make a real impact.
• Seasoned in DevOps best practices like CI/CD and IaC with a proven track record in release management and governancedriving seamless change control and rigorous testing protocols.
• Experience with automated deployment pipelines.
• Well-versed in Azure DevOps bringing hands-on experience that enhances pipeline efficiency automates workflows and supports end-to-end DevOps lifecycle management.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of data systems management data quality assurance and data governance.

About the department
You will be part of the Commercial DD&IT GBS team within Novo Nordisks global Digital Data & IT (DD&IT) unit based in Bangalore India. Our team consists of approximately 145 highly skilled professionals who work closely with Commercial stakeholders in a dynamic and matrixed organisation with a global footprint. We foster a collaborative and innovative atmosphere where your expertise will have a significant impact on our digital journey.

Working at Novo Nordisk
Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this we approach our work with an unconventional spirit a rare determination and a constant curiosity. For over 100 years this unordinary mindset has seen us build a company unlike any other. One where a collective passion for our purpose mutual respect and a willingness to go beyond what we know delivers extraordinary results.

Contact
To submit your application please upload your CV online (click on Apply and follow the instructions).

Deadline
8 August 2025.

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We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

Were not your typical healthcare a modern world of quick fixes we focus on solutions to defeat serious chronic diseases and promote long-term health. Our unordinary mindset is at the heart of everything we do. We seek out new ideas and put people first as we push the boundaries of science make healthcare more accessible and treat prevent and even cure diseases that affect millions of lives. Because it takes an unordinary approach to drive real lasting change in health.