Release Manager, Solution Design and Development 12 Month Contract

OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Director Solution Design and Development the Release Manager is responsible for :

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own and manage the end-to-end release management process across development Quality Assurance and production environments
• Plan and coordinate release schedules cutovers and go-live activities
• Ensure releases meet quality compliance and control standards
• Partner with development testing infrastructure SAP and business teams
• Manage release approvals change records and go/no-go decisions
• Coordinate post-release validation and issue resolution
• Maintain release documentation runbooks and audit evidence
• Identify risks and dependencies and proactively mitigate them
• Drive continuous improvement in release and deployment practices
• Lead and manage ERP bug fixes enhancement releases.
• Lead and manage WeRecycle Portal bug fixes production issues and annual maintenance.
• Develop and maintain release documentation including runbooks and implementation plans.
• Lead to help prioritize production issues/bug fixes/enhancements with QA Testing team.
• Lead change management training and user adoption strategies.
• Release Planning: Define and manage the release calendar coordinating with development QA operations and business teams.
• Deployment Coordination:Oversee the deployment process ensuring successful delivery to production with minimal downtime.
• Change Management:Work closely with Change Advisory Boards (CAB) to ensure all changes are reviewed and approved.
• Risk Management:Identify potential risks in the release process and develop mitigation strategies.
• Communication: Act as the central point of contact for all release-related communications. Provide regular updates to stakeholders regarding progress.
• Coordinate with cross functional teams to help remove roadblocks and achieve Implementation timelines.
• Review PIRs monthly for SDD Incidents if any to make sure RCAs are documented.
• Participate in Data Retention and Archival policy project for ERP application.
• Attend meetings scheduled by PMO for requirement gathering of ERP/portal projects.
• Participate in INTAKE prioritizations for upcoming quarter/year.
• Attend weekly meetings with all business teams for regular updates and touch base.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field.
• Experience in software release management or a related role.

• Familiarity with ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) practices and change management processes.

Knowledge/Competencies/Skills

• Release Management Tools- JIRA/ Confluence
• Basic knowledge of SAP structure and release strategy
• Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• All CM employees work 40 hours per week remotely from a home office environment.

PAY TRANSPARENCY

ExpectedCompensation:

• An annualbase salary in the range of $100000 to $120000

The salary rangelistedcomplieswiththe Ontario Employment Standards Act andreflectsa potential base salary range for this role.Theactual salaryofferedwillbedeterminedwithin the rangeand willdependonfactors such asthecandidatesunique qualificationsrelevantexperienceworklocationand expected contributions.

Job Vacancy Reason

This position is a currentvacancy.

Artificial Intelligence

• AIis not usedduringourhiring processes.

Applicant andInterviewee Communication

• We thank all applicants for their interest. However only those under consideration will be contacted.

• Applicantswho have beeninterviewed will be informed whether a hiring decision has been made within 45 days of their final interview.

Record Retention

• Job posting records and associated application formswill beretainedfor at least three years.

ABOUT CIRCULAR MATERIALS

Circular Materials is a national not-for-profit producer responsibility organization (PRO) that supports producers in meeting their extended producer responsibility (EPR) obligations across Canada. Created by producers for producers Circular Materials develops implements and supports effective and efficient recycling programs to advance innovation deliver improved environmental outcomes and drive value across the recycling supply chain. Our full-service offerings include collection management promotion and education and reporting.

Together we are advancing the circular economy where materials are collected recycled and can be returned to producers for use as recycled content in new products and packaging. As we develop enhanced recycling systems across Canada we work to ensure more materials are looped into the circular economybenefitingboth people and the environment.

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Circular Materials is an equal opportunity employer seeking team members with a diversity of thought skills experiences culture and ethnicityto help us achieve our purpose of accelerating a circular economy for people and the planet. As a national organizationoperatingacross Canada our goal is to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the many provinces and territories where we do business.

Our inclusive hiring practices aim to foster a culture where all employees feela strong senseof belonging. We are proud of our recent diversity survey results which showed that:

• 51% of Circular Materials employees identify as women.

• 53% of Circular Materials employees identify as visible minorities.

• 97% of employees believe Circular Materials fostersa strong senseof belonging for employees of all backgrounds.

• 95% of employees recommend Circular Materials as an inclusive workplace.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds including women Indigenous Peoples (First Nations Inuit and Métis) persons with disabilities racialized individuals and members of the2SLGBTQIAcommunity.As part of our commitment to reconciliation Circular Materials is working to advance Indigenous representation and partnerships within our organization and across our programs.We acknowledge that Circular Materialsoperateson the traditional territories of diverse Indigenous Nations and we recognize the importance of respecting Indigenous rights governance and contributions in the workplace and beyond.

Circular Materials supports reasonable requests for accommodationin accordance withall applicable provincial accessibility standards. Requests for accommodation will be provided by Circular Materials through the recruitment and/or assessment processes upon contacting.This email is only used for accommodation requests.

Required Experience:

Manager