Release Manager in Manchester

This is a pivotal role where you will drive the successful delivery of software releases by planning, coordinating, and overseeing all release activities. As a Release Manager, you will act as the central link between development, operations, and business stakeholders, ensuring releases are seamless and delivered on time. Your work will directly influence delivery success by promoting best-practice deployment and strong collaboration across cross-functional teams.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Development Manager, you will join a team of 4 to collaborate rolling out releases on a global scale. This role offers the chance to work on a high-impact program that shapes the future of Rotork’s operations with notable exposure to senior stakeholders.

In this position you will:

• Coordinate global D365 release planning and delivery, ensuring high‑quality releases are delivered on schedule.
• Manage cross‑functional release activity across technology and business teams.
• Lead and prioritise change requests, assessing impact on existing systems and processes.
• Communicate release plans, risks, and outcomes clearly to stakeholders.
• Produce concise reporting to track release performance and programme health.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic, global environment and enjoys influencing change at scale.

Qualifications

Experience Requirements

• Proven track record in release coordination
• Deep understanding of software development methodologies and release processes.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with a track record of successful stakeholder management and solution delivery.
• Experience with Azure DevOps or similar tools.

The Successful Candidate

• Demonstrates a proactive, analytical approach to problem‑solving with strong attention to detail.
• Builds effective relationships and engages stakeholders with a clear customer and business focus.
• Adapts confidently to change and remains resilient when managing uncertainty.
• Communicates clearly and empathetically across diverse teams and cultures.

Additional Information

Rotork is the market-leading global flow control and instrumentation company, helping our customers manage the flow or liquids, gases and powders across many industries worldwide. Rotork is listed on the London Stock Exchange.

Our purpose is Keeping the World Flowing for Future Generations.

For over sixty years, the world has relied on us to create the things that keep everything moving. From oil and gas to water and shipping, pharmaceuticals and food- these are the flows on which our modern world depends.

Today we\’re respected and admired for our people, performance and products. Our success flows from our commitment to engineering excellence, and that\’s what we will always pursue, safely and sustainably.

Rotork is going through an exciting period of change and growth, building on our existing market leadership. It\’s a great time to join us and make an impact in shaping the future of our business.