Hawksworth are recruiting for an experienced Senior IT Release Manager to join a leading global insurance organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for an established Release Management professional to take ownership of release governance, planning and coordination across a complex, enterprise-scale IT environment.
Location: Guildford, Bournemouth or Birmingham (Hybrid – 2 days onsite per week)
Salary: Up to £78,000 + Benefits & Bonus
Employment: Permanent
Key Skills & Experience Required:
- Release Management: Extensive experience in a dedicated IT Release Manager role, within large corporate environments.
- ServiceNow: Strong practical experience using ServiceNow for ITSM, change and release processes.
- SIAM: Experience working within multi-vendor environments, coordinating releases across internal teams and external suppliers.
- ITIL v4: Strong understanding of ITIL frameworks, processes and best practices, ideally with ITIL v4 certification.
- IT Governance: Proven experience managing release governance, risk, dependencies, CAB approvals, release readiness and Go/No-Go decisions.
- Stakeholder Management: Excellent communication and coordination skills across technical teams, business stakeholders and third-party suppliers.
- Agile & DevOps: Experience managing releases within modern Agile and DevOps delivery environments.
Candidates should have a strong background in enterprise IT Release Management, ideally gained within Insurance, Financial Services or another large, complex corporate organisation.
Location: Applicants must be able to commute to Guildford, Bournemouth or Birmingham twice per week.
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Senior IT Release Manager - Hybrid working (x2 days onsite pw) -Up to £78k + Bonus + Package in Guildford employer: Hawksworth
Hawksworth is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration in the heart of London. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement, ensuring our team members thrive in their careers. Our hybrid work model promotes a healthy work-life balance, while our commitment to cutting-edge technology and transformation projects makes every day rewarding and impactful.
