Programme Release Manager

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Programme Release Manager

Drive the success of complex ERP and SaaS transformations

The Role

Were looking for an experienced Programme Release Manager to take ownership of release planning coordination and governance across large-scale ERP transformation programmes and integrated SaaS ecosystems.

In this role youll be at the heart of deliveryensuring that releases across platforms such as Oracle ERP Cloud SAP Workday Microsoft Dynamics ADP Concur and ServiceNow are executed seamlessly on time and with minimal risk to business operations.

Youll work closely with technical teams business stakeholders testing functions change teams and SI partners to create a unified controlled and high-quality release approach across the programme.

What Youll Be Doing

Lead end-to-end release planning and governance across complex transformation programmes
Own and maintain the integrated release roadmap aligning multiple workstreams and vendors
Coordinate cutover planning go-live execution and post-release stabilisation
Drive risk management change control and release readiness activities
Ensure alignment across technical business testing and change teams
Oversee regression cycles deployment planning and environment readiness
Manage multiple concurrent releases within a fast-paced multi-vendor ecosystem
Champion consistent scalable and compliant release management processe

Qualifications :

What Were Looking For

Proven experience in Release Management Programme Delivery or Environment Management within large enterprise environments
Strong track record delivering releases across ERP platforms (e.g. Oracle SAP Workday Dynamics)
Hands-on experience with SaaS platforms such as ADP Concur ServiceNow or similar
Deep understanding of:
- Release governance & controls
- Change management & risk mitigation
- Cross-functional coordination in complex programmes
Experience with cutover go-live and integrated deployment planning
Solid knowledge of SDLC methodologies (Agile Waterfall Hybrid)
Familiarity with tools such as Jira Azure DevOps Git or enterprise change systems
Strong stakeholder management and leadership skillsable to align teams and drive delivery

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in IT Computer Science Engineering or related field
Certifications such as ITIL PMP Scrum Master or SAFe are highly desirable

Why This Role

This is a high-impact position where youll play a critical role in the success of major transformation programmes. Youll operate at the centre of delivery influencing stakeholders shaping release strategy and ensuring complex systems go live smoothly and successfully.

Additional Information :

Why Version 1

Strong career progression & mentorship through our Strength in Balance and leadership programmes including quarterly Pathways Career Development reviews. Significant training budget for certifications and further education.
Version 1 Annual Excellence Awards & Call-Out recognition platform celebrating achievement.
Moments that matter & enhanced maternity/paternity leave policies to support your journey.
Active ESG & CSR initiatives allowing you to give back through fundraising volunteering and diversity inclusion & belonging programmes.

Benefits include:

Quarterly performance-related profit share
Hybrid / Remote working flexibility
Pension private healthcare life assurance cover
Certified Great Place to Work for 10 years running

This is hybrid based with occasional travel to your nearest base office.

Ashley Billington Head of Talent Acquisition Enterprise Applications (Oracle Cloud - ERP HCM EPM)

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We are an equal opportunities employer. Please refer to our Diversity & Inclusion statement located at: Diversity Inclusion & Belonging Version 1 Careers

Please note: We have an internal recruitment team and do not accept agency candidates. If you want to join the team here at Version 1 get in touch with us directly!

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Employment Type :

Full-time

Programme Release ManagerDrive the success of complex ERP and SaaS transformationsThe RoleWere looking for an experienced Programme Release Manager to take ownership of release planning coordination and governance across large-scale ERP transformation programmes and integrated SaaS ecosystems.In thi...