Release manager

Thales is a global technology leader trusted by governments institutions and enterprises to tackle their most demanding challenges. From quantum applications and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and 6G innovation our solutions empower critical decisions rooted in human intelligence. Operating at the forefront of aerospace and space cybersecurity and digital identity were driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust.

Position Summary :

The Release Manager owns the Release Management Lifecycle including the scheduling coordinating and management of releases. This covers application updates operating system patches security improvements hardware upgrades and involvement in release tasks of ISIT projects. They will manage release through pre-pilot testing pilot and production release phases across Enterprise and Business environments. They will work with key stakeholders in and outside of ISIT to deliver quality outcomes and provide reporting to ISIT CIO and CISO.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Forward planning of the release windows and cycles for Enterprise and Business Environments across Asia within the IT Release Calendar.
• Managerisksand resolve issues that affect release scope schedule and quality.
• Measure and monitor progress to ensure releases are delivered on time in accordance with the IT Release Calendar and that they meet or exceed expectations.
• Coordinate release content and effort based on service requests third party applications or operating system updates within IS/IT elements.
• Communicate all key release plans details and commitments UAT/Pre-pilot and Pilot plans schedule and scope changes in a timely manner to the IS/IT and the Business as required.
• Manage relationships via effective communication as well as coordinate work between different teams at different locations.
• Negotiate plan and manage all release activities.
• Manage release quality and coverage including investigations and to work closely with Back Office and Security teams to identify and resolve or find a solution to the issues.
• Continually work towards making improvements in the release process.
• Participate inCABmeetings to discuss release scope and/or roadblocks and share schedule updates.
• Maintain a release repository and manage key information such as release procedures UAT test plans pilot user groups dependencies and notification lists.
• Oversee communications to stakeholders at each release phase.

Requirements :

• Certification in Information Technology or related field
• 3-5 years experience in Information Systems operating environment
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional work teams toward task completion
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Effective coordination teamwork and analytical skills
• Strong understanding of release management with linkage to SCCM/Intune and knowledge of application deployment patch management operating system deployment and reporting

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