Release Manager

Release Manager

Full-Time 63000 - 77000 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
CBSbutler Holdings Limited

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead the release process and coordinate teams to deliver critical software on time.
  • Company: Join a major HMRC programme with a focus on risk and compliance.
  • Benefits: Competitive daily rate, hybrid work model, and opportunity for professional growth.
  • Other info: Exciting role with potential for career advancement in the public sector.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in a vital government programme while enhancing your skills.
  • Qualifications: Experience in SAS, Oracle, and strong release management skills required.

The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.

Rate: £515 per day inside ir35

Contract: 6 months

Location: Telford/hybrid (2 days per week on site)

SC security clearance is required for this role.

I am looking for an experienced Release Manager to join a major HMRC/Minerva programme, supporting the delivery of critical Self-Assessment (SA) risk and compliance capabilities. This is a great opportunity for a Release Manager who combines strong release/configuration management experience with hands-on SAS and Oracle knowledge.

Responsibilities:

  • Own the end-to-end release process across Development, Test & Production
  • Coordinate Development, Testing & Operations teams to deliver releases on time
  • Manage configuration standards, manifests and structured release artefacts
  • Package and deploy SAS DI code (SPKs) and Oracle artefacts
  • Support SAS 9.4 – SAS Viya 4 migration using CI/CD practices
  • Lead release readiness reviews, go/no-go decisions and post-release retrospectives
  • Ensure full release traceability, governance and auditability

Experience required:

  • SAS Enterprise Guide (EG)
  • SAS Data Integration (DI)
  • SAS Management Console
  • SAS Studio
  • SAS Viya 3.5 / Viya 4
  • SAS Visual Analytics / Visual Investigator
  • Oracle
  • Configuration & release management
  • Software testing lifecycle / defect management
  • CI/CD & DevOps practices

Desirable: HMRC/public sector experience, AWS/Azure/SAS PaaS, Airflow or SAS Migration Factory experience.

If you are interested in this role or wish to apply, please submit your CV.

Release Manager employer: CBSbutler Holdings Limited

As a Field Service Engineer with us, you'll be part of a dynamic team that values innovation and technical expertise, all while enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid work model in Hampshire. We offer competitive salaries, a supportive work culture that encourages professional growth, and unique opportunities to work on cutting-edge defence projects. Join us to make a meaningful impact while benefiting from a structured on-call rota and comprehensive training programmes.

CBSbutler Holdings Limited

Contact Details:

CBSbutler Holdings Limited Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Release Manager

Release Management
Configuration Management
SAS Enterprise Guide (EG)
SAS Data Integration (DI)
SAS Management Console
SAS Studio
SAS Viya 3.5 / Viya 4