Sr. Release Manager to lead teams through software releases - 2502

Our valued client is currently seeking a Sr. Release Manager to lead teams through software releases.

Initial 12-month contract in Ottawa (hybrid, 2-3 days/week onsite).

Responsibilities:

• Create deployment plans
• Create and Submit Requests for Change
• Automate the manual work related to deployment configuration in day-to-day tasks.
• Improve deployment procedures with automation and documenting the deployment procedures
• Document change logs accurately in build and deployment processes.
• Assist the Program Manager and the development team members in planning each release
• Ensure that the organization's release controls are documented and well understood by development teams and program support teams.
• Ensure that a detailed deployment plan has been documented along with a roll back plan should anything go wrong during deployment
• Release the pre-planned communications about the product to all stakeholders
• Manage deployment activities across multiple platforms.

Must-Have Skills:

• 8+ years experience as a Project Manager
• Experience with release management

Nice to Have Skills:

• Experience creating automation scripts or managing teams that have created them
• Knowledge of large Billing and Ordering systems functionality
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and French