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The Head of Release Management will oversee and coordinate the release processes for the technology department within the financial services industry. This role is based in London and requires strong expertise in managing technology releases effectively. Client Details The company is a well-established organisation within the financial services industry with a large and professional team. Description … Strategy & Governance * Define the multi-year roadmap and develop and implement a Release Management strategy aligned with business objectives, technology roadmap, and regulatory requirements. * Design, hire, and manage the structure of the team, leveraging both internal staff and external vendors, optimising the balance between cost-efficiency and delivery speed. * Align with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and technology roadmaps. … Establish governance frameworks, policies, and standards for release planning, environment lifecycle, and compliance. * Define and maintain audit-ready controls for release management. * Partner with other technology teams to drive DevOps adoption, automation, and continuous delivery practices. Release Management * Own the release calendar, governance framework, and readiness checkpoints. * Oversee planning, coordination, and execution of releases across More ❯

The Release Management Lead/VP will oversee and coordinate the release management life cycle within the Technology department of a financial services organisation. This role will focus on ensuring seamless delivery and deployment of software and system updates in a fast-paced environment. Client Details The organisation is a well-established player in the Financial … Services industry, with a focus on delivering innovative technology solutions. Description Strategic Release Planning & Execution: Own and manage the enterprise-wide release calendar, ensuring alignment with business priorities, regulatory deadlines, and change windows. Lead the planning and execution of major, minor, and emergency releases across multiple platforms and business units. Partner with Product Managers and Engineering Leads to … plan, schedule, and coordinate major releases, patches, and hotfixes across multiple interconnected product teams. Require, review, and approve detailed Rollback Plans and communication strategies for every critical release, ensuring swift recovery in the event of failure. Lead regular coordination meetings with development, QA, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and business teams to ensure release readiness, resolve scheduling conflicts and pre-empt More ❯

Job Tittle : Head of Release Management/Director Location: London (Hybrid: 5 days in 10) Contract Length: 6 Months (with potential for permanent placement) Daily Rate: £885 (Inside IR35) Contract Type: Temporary Working Pattern: Full Time Join Us in Transforming Release Management! Our client, a leading player in the Financial Services sector, is on the lookout … for an enthusiastic and dynamic Head of Release Management/Director to spearhead their innovative journey! This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a brand-new role focused on shaping release and environment management across EMEA. As the Head of Release Management, you will be at the forefront of defining … and executing a strategic vision that enhances the quality and efficiency of release processes. You will be responsible for: Strategic Leadership: Developing a multi-year roadmap aligned with business objectives and regulatory standards. Governance & Compliance: Establishing frameworks and maintaining audit-ready controls that ensure safe and compliant releases. Collaboration: Partnering with Architecture, Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Software Development teams More ❯

Job Tittle : Head of Release Management/Director Location: London (Hybrid: 5 days in 10) Contract Length: 6 Months (with potential for permanent placement) Daily Rate: £885 (Inside IR35) Contract Type: Temporary Working Pattern: Full Time Join Us in Transforming Release Management! Our client, a leading player in the Financial Services sector, is on the lookout … for an enthusiastic and dynamic Head of Release Management/Director to spearhead their innovative journey! This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a brand-new role focused on shaping release and environment management across EMEA. As the Head of Release Management, you will be at the forefront of defining … and executing a strategic vision that enhances the quality and efficiency of release processes. You will be responsible for: Strategic Leadership: Developing a multi-year roadmap aligned with business objectives and regulatory standards. Governance & Compliance: Establishing frameworks and maintaining audit-ready controls that ensure safe and compliant releases. Collaboration: Partnering with Architecture, Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Software Development teams More ❯

in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Location : London, 4 days on site required Duration : 6-month Rate : Via umbrella Overview: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Release Management Lead (VP) to join a large, global financial services organisation undergoing major technology transformation. This newly created role will lead the planning, coordination, and governance of software … and infrastructure releases across multiple platforms. You will shape release practices, ensure compliance, and work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, well-governed, and efficient releases with minimal business disruption. What You'll Do: Manage and maintain the enterprise release calendar. Lead major, minor, and emergency releases across business units. Oversee release readiness, rollback planning … and post-release reviews. Ensure compliance with regulatory and audit requirements (e.g., SOX, PCI-DSS, GDPR). Act as the central point of coordination for senior stakeholders and technology teams. Contribute to governance forums including Release Boards and CABs. Drive process improvements and support the adoption of release management tooling and automation. Skills & Experience Required: Extensive More ❯

in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Location : London, 4 days on site required Duration : 6-month Rate : Via umbrella Overview: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Release Management Lead (VP) to join a large, global financial services organisation undergoing major technology transformation. This newly created role will lead the planning, coordination, and governance of software … and infrastructure releases across multiple platforms. You will shape release practices, ensure compliance, and work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, well-governed, and efficient releases with minimal business disruption. What You'll Do: Manage and maintain the enterprise release calendar. Lead major, minor, and emergency releases across business units. Oversee release readiness, rollback planning … and post-release reviews. Ensure compliance with regulatory and audit requirements (e.g., SOX, PCI-DSS, GDPR). Act as the central point of coordination for senior stakeholders and technology teams. Contribute to governance forums including Release Boards and CABs. Drive process improvements and support the adoption of release management tooling and automation. Skills & Experience Required: Extensive More ❯

My Client leading financial institution is seeking an experienced Release Management Lead to oversee planning, coordination, and governance of software and infrastructure releases across enterprise platforms. Release Management Lead - Financial Services Location: London | Contract: Inside IR35 | Rate: £739/day Key Responsibilities: Own and manage the enterprise release calendar. Plan and execute major, minor, and … emergency releases. Coordinate with Product, Engineering, QA, and Infrastructure teams. Ensure rollback plans and communication strategies for critical releases. Lead release bridges and out-of-hours deployments. Manage post-release issue tracking and remediation. Required Skills: Extensive release management experience in financial services. Strong knowledge of ITIL, change governance, and regulatory standards (DORA, SOX, GDPR). … Familiarity with ITSM tools (ServiceNow), CI/CD pipelines, and scaled agile frameworks (SAFe). Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills. What's on Offer: Competitive day rate: £739/day (Inside IR35). Work with a leading financial institution in a collaborative environment Please click here to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that More ❯

My Client leading financial institution is seeking an experienced Release Management Lead to oversee planning, coordination, and governance of software and infrastructure releases across enterprise platforms. Release Management Lead - Financial Services Location: London | Contract: Inside IR35 | Rate: £739/day Key Responsibilities: Own and manage the enterprise release calendar. Plan and execute major, minor, and … emergency releases. Coordinate with Product, Engineering, QA, and Infrastructure teams. Ensure rollback plans and communication strategies for critical releases. Lead release bridges and out-of-hours deployments. Manage post-release issue tracking and remediation. Required Skills: Extensive release management experience in financial services. Strong knowledge of ITIL, change governance, and regulatory standards (DORA, SOX, GDPR). … Familiarity with ITSM tools (ServiceNow), CI/CD pipelines, and scaled agile frameworks (SAFe). Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills. What's on Offer: Competitive day rate: £739/day (Inside IR35). Work with a leading financial institution in a collaborative environment Please click here to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that More ❯

Head of Release Management - 6-Month Contract (Inside IR35) Location: London (Hybrid) My client, a leading investment bank is looking for a Head of Release Management for a greenfield role to establish and mature a centralised release and environment management function across EMEA. This is a unique opportunity to shape strategy and drive transformation … toward Continuous Delivery (CD) and DevOps practices. Key Responsibilities Define and implement a multi-year roadmap for release and environment management. Own end-to-end release lifecycle governance aligned with SDLC and regulatory standards. Ensure compliance with DORA , FCA/PRA, and ISO 27001. Oversee non-production environments, enforce lifecycle policies, and maintain audit-ready controls. Build and … lead a high-performing team, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement. Essential Experience Proven leadership in release and environment management within financial services/banking . DORA compliance and regulatory frameworks a strong plus Expertise in CI/CD toolchains , DevOps principles, and modern architecture (microservices, cloud-native). Familiarity with ITIL, scaled agile frameworks (SAFe), and SDLC methodologies. More ❯

Head of Release Management - 6-Month Contract (Inside IR35) Location: London (Hybrid) My client, a leading investment bank is looking for a Head of Release Management for a greenfield role to establish and mature a centralised release and environment management function across EMEA. This is a unique opportunity to shape strategy and drive transformation … toward Continuous Delivery (CD) and DevOps practices. Key Responsibilities Define and implement a multi-year roadmap for release and environment management. Own end-to-end release lifecycle governance aligned with SDLC and regulatory standards. Ensure compliance with DORA , FCA/PRA, and ISO 27001. Oversee non-production environments, enforce lifecycle policies, and maintain audit-ready controls. Build and … lead a high-performing team, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement. Essential Experience Proven leadership in release and environment management within financial services/banking . DORA compliance and regulatory frameworks a strong plus Expertise in CI/CD toolchains , DevOps principles, and modern architecture (microservices, cloud-native). Familiarity with ITIL, scaled agile frameworks (SAFe), and SDLC methodologies. More ❯

Its goal is to design and operate scalable resilient systems utilising software engineering principles. It brings skills and expertise to automating manual tasks (TOIL) in such areas as incident management, problem management, change management, and release management tasks, and provides operational insights through monitoring and observability; and other aspects involved in preparing and optimising automated … deliver solutions to automate manual operation (i.e., "TOIL"). Participate in operations support and on-call rotation shifts, for SRE supported systems and products. Participate in or lead problem management activities , including post-mortem incident analysis, and provision of technical insight, documented findings, outcomes and recommendations as part of a root cause analysis to troubleshoot priority incidents. Implement automation … to reduce probability and/or impact of problems recurring possible options could include automated incident response, enhanced monitoring, observability initiatives, automation to change and release management . Identify, evaluate, and recommend monitoring and observability tools and diagnostic techniques to improve system observability and insights, including identification of requirements, nonfunctional requirements, design, implementation and operationalisation. Participate in system More ❯

An Investment Banking client is currently hiring for a Head of Release Management and a Lead Release Manager to join the Bank. The initial contract will be for 6 months rolling paying £826pd via an Umbrella company. The position requires 50% attendance to the London based office. Required experience: Extensive experience in release and environment management within banking or regulated industries managing a global, enterprise-level function and proven ability to manage complex dependencies across multiple programmes with excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills. Deep experience in a senior technology leadership role within a highly regulated financial services institution, demonstrating fluency with banking compliance and audit cycles. Strategic understanding of modern software architecture More ❯

An Investment Banking client is currently hiring for a Head of Release Management and a Lead Release Manager to join the Bank. The initial contract will be for 6 months rolling paying £826pd via an Umbrella company. The position requires 50% attendance to the London based office. Required experience: Extensive experience in release and environment management within banking or regulated industries managing a global, enterprise-level function and proven ability to manage complex dependencies across multiple programmes with excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills. Deep experience in a senior technology leadership role within a highly regulated financial services institution, demonstrating fluency with banking compliance and audit cycles. Strategic understanding of modern software architecture More ❯

Good understanding of integration tools and technologies Good understanding of Power Platform technologies Good understanding of automated testing tools such as RSAT Broad understanding of software development lifecycle, development management, release management, data migrations, cut-over planning, and early live support Experience on operating in Shared Services or nearshore teams Must have led multiple projects from end … Structure, General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Asset and Reporting Aware of latest Microsoft Features Aware of ISVs which can be integrated with F&O Leadership and Stakeholder Management Skills Excellent Client Relationship Management Coaching and Mentoring Skills Excellent communication and presentation skills Promotes the Values of the company Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills Resilience and being … releases of Microsoft ERP or CRM Lead delivery of D365 end-to-end implementation projects including design, configuration, testing, training, cutover, post go-live support & reporting assuring that the management of area technical assets and systems development lifecycle comply to firm's ISMP Responsible for all aspects of relevant workstream of implementation, assuring that area processes are aligned to More ❯

understanding of Dynamics CRM DB Schema and Business Data Model including the customisation and development of Business Data Models for different solutions; Broad understanding of software development lifecycle, development management, release management, data migrations, cut-over planning and hyper care support; Strong knowledge of Azure DevOps & CI/CD pipelines; Knowledge and understanding of .NET framework including … process improvement, feature reusability and other initiatives to maximize efficiency in delivery; Carry out additional duties as may occur from time to time as instructed and agreed by the management team or supervisors; Provide guidance and mentorship (technical/professional) to groom junior team members; Represent our client's Microsoft Business Solutions team in a professional and positive manner More ❯

requirements and value use cases to ensure platform investment delivers maximum value aligned to business priorities. The I&T ServiceNow Product Owner will also be responsible for ongoing platform management and operational excellence. At Urenco we’re committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. If you feel you meet some, but not all of what were looking … the full product lifecycle to meet customer/user needs and achieve targets. • Coordinate customer testing and support end users during Solution testing ensuring robust checking of platform before release to wider user base. Coordinate product launches and deliver organisational change management through appropriate communications and training. Adapt products based on changing customer/user needs and creates … retirement and transition plans • Ensuring the platform is maintained and working efficiently through effective release management, upgrades and patch management. Including end user engagement concerning planned maintenance and downtime of the service. • Management of the Knowledge Management Database within ServiceNow. • Ensuring all documentation relating to the platform is up to date, accurate and easily accessible for More ❯

requirements and value use cases to ensure platform investment delivers maximum value aligned to business priorities. The I&T ServiceNow Product Owner will also be responsible for ongoing platform management and operational excellence. At Urenco we re committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. If you feel you meet some, but not all of what were looking … the full product lifecycle to meet customer/user needs and achieve targets. • Coordinate customer testing and support end users during Solution testing ensuring robust checking of platform before release to wider user base. Coordinate product launches and deliver organisational change management through appropriate communications and training. Adapt products based on changing customer/user needs and creates … retirement and transition plans • Ensuring the platform is maintained and working efficiently through effective release management, upgrades and patch management. Including end user engagement concerning planned maintenance and downtime of the service. • Management of the Knowledge Management Database within ServiceNow. • Ensuring all documentation relating to the platform is up to date, accurate and easily accessible for More ❯

requirements and value use cases to ensure platform investment delivers maximum value aligned to business priorities. The I&T ServiceNow Product Owner will also be responsible for ongoing platform management and operational excellence. At Urenco we're committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. If you feel you meet some, but not all of what were looking … the full product lifecycle to meet customer/user needs and achieve targets. • Coordinate customer testing and support end users during Solution testing ensuring robust checking of platform before release to wider user base. Coordinate product launches and deliver organisational change management through appropriate communications and training. Adapt products based on changing customer/user needs and creates … retirement and transition plans • Ensuring the platform is maintained and working efficiently through effective release management, upgrades and patch management. Including end user engagement concerning planned maintenance and downtime of the service. • Management of the Knowledge Management Database within ServiceNow. • Ensuring all documentation relating to the platform is up to date, accurate and easily accessible for More ❯

problem-solving, leading through collaboration, and creating impact through service delivery and innovation. About the Role You'll oversee the full lifecycle of supported applications, from stability and incident management through to enhancements, releases, and performance metrics. The role combines hands-on delivery with strategic oversight, ensuring systems remain efficient, resilient, and aligned with business needs. You'll work … stakeholders to embed best practices in service ownership, agile ways of working, and vendor collaboration, while promoting operational transparency and continuous learning. Key Responsibilities Lead the day-to-day management, performance, and cost optimisation of supported services and applications. Facilitate agile practices to maintain focus, collaboration, and iterative delivery. Drive effective incident and problem management, ensuring root-cause … and report on SLA performance, driving accountability and improvement. Collaborate with Product teams and other Service Owners to manage backlogs, prioritise enhancements, and deliver incremental value. Oversee change and release management processes to ensure reliable deployments with minimal disruption. Build strong relationships with third-party vendors, ensuring accountability and high service standards. Promote continuous improvement through retrospectives, service More ❯

performance monitoring • Assist in the creation of user stories, wireframes, and test cases • Support QA and UAT processes to ensure the product meets business needs • Support the business with release management and scheduling - which may be out of hours on occasions. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in business, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field • 3+ years of experience … as a Business Analyst, preferably in a tech or startup environment • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities • Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies • Experience with tools that we use, such as JIRA, Slack, My SQL, MIRO, Embeddable, Tevor.io, Azure Pipeline, GCP, image management software, video streaming. • Understanding of software development lifecycle and More ❯

robust ETL/ELT processes and data architectures using modern tools and techniques Lead database design, data modelling, and integration strategies to support analytics at scale Drive Data Integration & Management Design and implement secure, scalable, and efficient data ingestion frameworks across structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data Partner with product owners and engineers to develop data exchange protocols, ensuring … DynamoDB, Neo4j) Solid understanding of software engineering best practices - code reviews, testing frameworks, CI/CD, and code maintainability Experience deploying applications into production environments, including packaging, monitoring, and release management Ability to extract insights from complex and disparate data sets and communicate clearly with stakeholders Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP … and data warehousing concepts Strong understanding of data security, compliance , and governance best practices Experience leading or influencing cross-functional teams in a product or platform environment Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Additional info At Expand we're proud of our inclusive, diverse and authentic team. It takes diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective to drive a More ❯

Outside of IR35 Rate: £400/£450 per Day Location: Hertfordshire (On-site/Hybrid Requirement) We are looking for an experiencedRelease Manager to completely own and govern the Release Management lifecycle across a complex, multi-portfolio environment. This is a critical role that requires strategic coordination and hands-on management to ensure the seamless, compliant, and … timely progression of code across development, test, and production landscapes for multiple applications. You will act as the single point of control, implementing robust release processes and providing expert support to development and testing teams as they manage their environments. Key Responsibilities Own the Release Lifecycle: Define, document, and manage the end-to-end release process for … all enterprise applications across multiple business portfolios. Scheduling & Coordination: Create and maintain the Master Release Schedule, planning and coordinating major, minor, and emergency releases. Process Implementation: Implement and enforce standardised governance processes for the secure and compliant promotion of code through Dev, QA, Staging, and Production environments. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Product Owners, Development Leads, QA, and More ❯

vulnerability remediation activities of the current Windows endpoint and server estate, with an initial focus of Cyber Essentials compliance. The role will also be responsible for the allocation and management of tasks/work packages for a team of Senior System Analysis who will also be focused on security/vulnerability remediation activities of the current Windows estate. The … and adoption of cloud/managed services. Build strong relationships with stakeholders Desirable Professional certifications (e.g., Microsoft MCSE/MCP). ITIL Foundation or higher; PRINCE2 or Agile project management qualifications. Experience in Higher Education or DevOps. Experience working on and delivering Cyber Essentials Technical Requirements Essential 5+ years’ experience in day-to-day management of large Windows … endpoint estates of 3,000+ devices 5+ years’ experience in day-to-day management of large Windows server estates of 500+ servers SME and technical leadership experience, working and collaborating as part of a team Excellent communication, engagement, proactive, positive, can-do attitude Strong experience with MS Active Directory, SCCM, Intune AD Group Policy configuration and troubleshooting Solid understanding More ❯

and IT Security The ability to manage multiple small to medium sized Projects simultaneously, with the ability to prioritise and pivot depending on Business requirements Understand the PRINCE2 Project Management framework demonstrating ability to plan and run projects whilst utilising this methodology. Demonstrate excellent stakeholder management experience, up to and including C-Level Ability to run complex and … commercially significant projects maintaining quality and control throughout The Project Ability to lead and manage Technical Resources, operating in a matrix management structure Demonstrate examples of working in similar successful positions previously Be highly collaborative with the wider delivery team, management structure and business leaders. Demonstrate a very high level of customer service and stakeholder management expertise … Application deployment (not necessarily development) System deployments, upgrades or migrations Security system rollout, as an example to; manage privileged access, data loss prevention, MFA Networking - WAN, LAN, WiFi, Firewalls Release Management experience beneficial Ability to work within the varied International Compliance and Regulatory requirements. Ability to work within a hybrid On-premise and Off-premise Cloud Computing environment. More ❯

on familiarity with GitHub Actions, Docker, and Kubernetes. • Ability to design, review, and enforce coding standards and architectural guidelines. • Strong understanding of SDLC design, QA automation, branching strategy, and release management. • Excellent communication skills - able to translate complex technical issues for both engineering and business stakeholders. • A strategic, curious, and pragmatic mindset - comfortable moving between high-level architecture and More ❯