Software Release Manager - Hybrid, Permanent
Poole, Dorset
Main Purpose of the role
The Software Release Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, governing, and delivering software releases across multiple applications and environments. The role ensures that software deployments are delivered safely, efficiently, and with minimal business disruption whilst maintaining quality, compliance, and operational stability.
Working closely with Engineering, Product, QA, Infrastructure, and Support teams, the Software Release Manager owns the release life cycle from planning through deployment, post-release validation, and continuous improvement.
Key responsibilities
- Release Planning and coordination
- Release Governance
- Deployment Management
- Risk and issue management
- Stakeholder Communication
- Post Release Activities
Person specification
- Strong release planning and organisational skills
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Strong understanding of (SDLC) software delivery life cycle
- Managing complex multi-team software releases
- Experience in Agile/Scrum delivery environmentsManaging production deployments and hot fixes
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines
- Working with change management processes
- Experience with Azure DevOps, Jira or similar tooling, Octopus Deploy, Git/Bitbucket, Azure Cloud Services, SQL Server,
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT or related discipline
- ITIL Foundation Certification
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Software Release Manager in Poole employer: Aspire Personnel Ltd
Aspire Personnel Ltd offers a dynamic and supportive work environment for the Senior Contract Manager role, where you will play a pivotal part in shaping the future of diagnostic solutions. Located in Milton Keynes, the company fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation, providing ample opportunities for professional growth and development while ensuring compliance with industry standards. With a focus on employee well-being and a commitment to excellence, this is an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the healthcare sector.
