Environment and Release Manager
* Rate: £400 - £430 per day (Outside IR35)
* Contract Length: 6 months (initial)
* Location: Remote (Hybrid for the first few weeks to meet stakeholders and get familiar with the environment in Watford)
Key Responsibilities:
1. Plan and schedule release windows and cycles across a portfolio.
2. Manage risks and resolve issues that impact release scope, timelines, and quality.
3. Track and report progress to ensure releases are delivered on time, within budget, and meet expectations.
4. Coordinate release efforts based on service request backlogs, third-party applications, and OS updates.
5. Communicate project plans, updates, and changes, including requirements, QA plans, timelines, and scope.
6. Collaborate with teams across different locations to ensure smooth releases.
7. Conduct reviews (Release Readiness, Milestone, Go/No-Go) to ensure everything is on track.
8. Create deployment plans, run books, and implementation guides.
9. Provide weekly reports on release progress.
10. Keep the business informed about release details and schedules.
11. Negotiate, plan, and oversee all release-related activities.
12. Work closely with engineers to manage impacts from code merges and branches.
13. Maintain the release schedule, ensuring alignment with key partners and vendors.
14. Drive continuous improvement in t...