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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 ❯

Release Manager (LAM, Joiner, Mover, Leaver, IAM) - Banking Client - London, Paris, Brussels , Amsterdam Rate: Euros per day Duration: 12 months Hybrid Working - 8 days onsite per month. UK contractors must use an Umbrella (Inside of IR35) A Programme has been established to deliver critical improvements to IDAM services, with work and resources organised and coordinated through approx. 15 Epics … grouped in Clusters covering Logical Access Management, Privileged Access Management, Migration and Data. The role of the Release Manager is to identify and manage the series of implementations and interim states to achieve the planned outcomes, driving alignment across all contributing Epics and impacted Tribes/Squads. For the LAM Cluster this will cover approx. 8 Epics … and 5 or more implementations. Objectives: Produce Cluster Release Plan to achieve the committed improvements and benefits Identify and secure stakeholder approval for each Release Scope and Change Impact Assessment Lead the Release Plan, organising cross-Epic and cross-Tribe resources to deliver on schedule Manage technical Release scope, coordinating with Cluster Test Lead and GTS 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 ❯

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 ❯

Release Manager (Software) Contract Details Duration: 6 Months Initial Term Start Date: ASAP IR35 Status: Outside of IR35 Rate: £400/£450 per Day Location: Hertfordshire (On-site/Hybrid Requirement) We are looking for an experienced Release 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 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 ❯

and create new ways for teams to continuously deliver value to their customers. Job responsibilities Directs principal activities across the end-to-end product delivery journey including intake, dependency management, release management, product operationalization, delivery feasibility decision-making, and product performance reporting, while highlighting opportunities to improve efficiencies and functional coordination Owns the change management framework … dependencies while monitoring blockers, ensuring adequate resourcing, and liaising with stakeholders and functional partners Coaches and mentors the product delivery team on best practices through collaborative discussions on resource management, dependency management, and deployment techniques to improve efficiencies Champions continuous improvement by identifying process optimization opportunities, incorporating best practices, and staying abreast of emerging technologies Fosters strong relationships … and proactively addressing variances to meet delivery commitments and financial targets Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills Significant experience of delivering products, projects, or technology applications Extensive experience leading operational management and change readiness Experience in enterprise-wide release and deployment processes and strategies Advanced knowledge of the product development life cycle, technical design, and data analytics Significant experience More ❯

Test & Release Manager Oracle Fusion Cloud Location: Oxford, UK (Hybrid working available after initial onboarding) Reporting to: Head of Application Integration Services Effective Date: ASAP About the Organisation (World-Leading Research Institute) Join a revolutionary Global Research and Technology Institute based in Oxford, committed to tackling humanity's most enduring challenges across Health, Food Security, Climate Change, and AI … Robotics. The Role: Test & Release Manager This is a critical leadership role responsible for ensuring the quality, stability, and controlled deployment of our core Oracle Fusion Cloud applications (ERP, HCM, SCM) and all related technical integrations. As the Test & Release Manager, you will be the guardian of our production environment, responsible for defining and executing comprehensive test strategies … and managing the entire release lifecycle . You will work across global project teams, technical leads, and vendors to ensure all functional and technical changes are thoroughly validated and deployed with minimal disruption, upholding strict quality and governance standards. Key Responsibilities 1. Test Management Strategy Develop and implement comprehensive test strategies, plans, and schedules for Oracle Fusion Cloud 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 ❯

/CD pipelines, enhance developer workflows, and lead initiatives to improve platform performance and reliability. This position requires strong technical expertise in Salesforce DevOps, CI/CD tools, environment management, and automation, as well as the ability to collaborate across multiple teams to deliver seamless deployments and robust systems. Key Responsibilities DevOps Strategy & Implementation Develop and implement DevOps strategies … for the Salesforce platform. Define best practices for CI/CD, release management, and automated testing. Enhance deployment automation to support Salesforce solutions. CI/CD Pipeline Management Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for Salesforce development. Ensure conflict-free and automated deployments with minimal downtime. Continuously monitor and improve pipeline efficiency. Environment & Release Management Manage Salesforce environments, ensuring consistency across development, testing, and production. Establish and enforce version control strategies. Oversee release schedules to ensure incident-free deployments with minimal business impact. Infrastructure & Security Implement security best practices, including role-based access control and compliance monitoring. Work closely with security teams to mitigate risks and enforce governance policies. Optimise performance More ❯

/CD pipelines, enhance developer workflows, and lead initiatives to improve platform performance and reliability. This position requires strong technical expertise in Salesforce DevOps, CI/CD tools, environment management, and automation, as well as the ability to collaborate across multiple teams to deliver seamless deployments and robust systems. Key Responsibilities DevOps Strategy & Implementation Develop and implement DevOps strategies … for the Salesforce platform. Define best practices for CI/CD, release management, and automated testing. Enhance deployment automation to support Salesforce solutions. CI/CD Pipeline Management Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for Salesforce development. Ensure conflict-free and automated deployments with minimal downtime. Continuously monitor and improve pipeline efficiency. Environment & Release Management Manage Salesforce environments, ensuring consistency across development, testing, and production. Establish and enforce version control strategies. Oversee release schedules to ensure incident-free deployments with minimal business impact. Infrastructure & Security Implement security best practices, including role-based access control and compliance monitoring. Work closely with security teams to mitigate risks and enforce governance policies. Optimise performance 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 hypercare support; Knowledge of Azure DevOps & CI/CD is a plus; 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 other team members; Represent our client's Microsoft Business Solutions team in a professional and positive manner … at all times; A portion of the role also requires supporting and doing people management, people development & career progression support, performance assessment and management; The Employee is required to follow our client's Information Security Policies (ISP and ISMP) at all times; Microsoft Business Solutions Overview At our client, your long-term future is every bit as important 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 ❯

Strong implementation experience with Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Virtual Agents, Power BI, RPA etc.), including appropriate Architect level certification. Broad understanding of software development lifecycle, Development management, Release management, Data migration, cut-over planning and Go-Live support Exposure in Cloud Storage Services (Azure SQL, Blob storage etc.) Experience with Azure Platform and Integration More ❯

your systems Your Profile Essential Skills/Knowledge/Experience (Up to 10, avoid repetition) 10+ years of professional experience Strong understanding of engineering software processes, lifecycle methodology, configuration management, release management, and system verification and testing Ability to work independently and oversee entire projects or significant parts, ensuring timely completion Recognized technical authority with ability to More ❯

your systems Your Profile Essential Skills/Knowledge/Experience (Up to 10, Avoid repetition) 10+ years of professional experience Strong understanding of engineering software processes, lifecycle methodology, configuration management, release management, and system verification and testing Ability to work independently and oversee entire projects or significant parts, focusing on completing tasks on time Recognized technical authority More ❯

Coordinate cross-functional delivery teams, including product, engineering, QA, data, architecture, and supplier resources, to maintain alignment and drive progress. Own the delivery roadmap, milestones, risks, dependencies, and RAID management, ensuring visibility and proactive issue resolution. Act as the primary delivery interface between Connells Group Technology, estate agency brands, and external CRM supplier ensuring strong communication and alignment. Support … clear governance and reporting, providing weekly executive-level updates on delivery health, progress, risk, and readiness. Maintain delivery discipline, including sprint/iteration planning, Kanban flow, backlog refinement, and release management depending on the workstream. Drive dependency management across data migration, integrations, training, testing, and brand readiness. Support supplier management, ensuring third-party delivery commitments, SLAs … Proven delivery leadership across large-scale transformation or CRM/platform implementations. Strong technical delivery background, able to engage confidently with engineering, architecture, data, and vendor teams. Excellent stakeholder management, including at senior and executive levels, with the ability to simplify complex issues. Experience managing third-party suppliers, ensuring accountability, performance, and delivery to agreed milestones. Commercially aware, with More ❯

overheads, and improve user satisfaction. Act as the primary liaison between technical teams, business stakeholders, and external partners to ensure clarity of requirements, alignment, and delivery. Team Leadership & Vendor Management Lead and inspire the ServiceNow Centre of Excellence (CoE), fostering high performance and career development. Manage relationships with third-party vendors, implementation partners, and the ServiceNow account team. Oversee … resource planning, capacity management, and delivery performance. Solution Delivery & Innovation Oversee design, development, testing, deployment, and release management of new capabilities and enhancements. Drive automation, workflows, and self-service improvements to optimise operational efficiency and reduce cost. Lead change initiatives to promote platform adoption, ensuring user engagement, training, and awareness. Leverage data analytics capabilities to generate actionable … leadership, IT operations, and business units. Provide regular reports, dashboards, and updates on platform health, roadmap progress, and business impact. Advocate for ServiceNow adoption, continuous improvement, and enterprise service management principles. Key Objectives You'll Drive: Deliver a robust, scalable, and business-aligned ServiceNow platform roadmap that supports IT transformation and customer experience. Establish a high-performing Centre of More ❯

The Risk & Finance Data Governance Analyst is an important role as part of our client’s EMEA Division’s BCBS239 Programme. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of data management, BCBS239, ECB onboarding and operational risk management practices. Data Management/Governance is at early stages of maturity within the organisation therefore extensive project and communication skills … are required. Responsibilities: · Strong knowledge and expertise in the use of data governance, data quality, metadata, profiling, analysis, and data management tools. · Responsible for data governance implementation across the Risk and Finance domains in line with BCBS239 requirements. · Support the implementation of the data governance strategy and policy · Drive the Data Governance implementation book of work and develop the … pipeline · Drives the data definition, governance and lineage aspects 'end to end' for prioritised Use Cases · Responsible for monitoring changes to business data requirements and ensuring that change and release management activities are executed for the data domains · Contributes to the firm's objective of meeting industry regulatory expectations with respect to the data governance program as well More ❯

teams need to discover and use data. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and support web applications deployed to support the data platform. Own full stack development for tools supporting data management across the full lifecycle, including ingest monitoring, curation, release management, data quality monitoring, and user access control. Build and support components to manage ingest from and monitor … from Oxford Nanopore NGS devices). Design, develop, and maintain platform tools to help bioinformaticians and science teams discover, understand, and access data (e.g., pathogen data catalogue, quality dashboards, management information reporting). Support innovation efforts by exploring new technologies such as vector databases to enable search and AI use cases. Design, develop, and maintain highly performant, scalable, and … Docker. Experience working with streaming technologies (Kafka). Proven experience developing scalable architectures using both containerized and serverless approaches (e.g., Oracle Functions or AWS Lambda). Familiarity with version management and best practices (Git). Experience managing teams and fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture. Understanding of Agile working practices and sprint-based methodologies. Ability to actively contribute to More ❯

Manager you will collaborate with Server Engineers to devise and implement technical solutions whilst managing a Packaging and Device Engineer. Main duties of the job 1. Availability and Capacity Management 2. Development Process Optimisation 3. Information Security (Security by Design) 4. Systems Design and Integration5. Programming and Build 6. Service Support and Reporting 7. Development and Innovation of Information … software solutions to address issues and prevent recurrence. 6. Service Support and ReportingService Delivery: Provide expert support for the Trusts digital services, ensuring that service levels are maintained.Manage the release management platform, keeping it up to date and producing operational and service performance reports.Reporting: Work with key stakeholders to discuss and improve service reporting processes, ensuring that operational … that could benefit the Trusts infrastructure and services.Devops Specialist 8. Communication and RelationshipsComplex Communication: Communicate complex and highly technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences, including senior management, clinicians, and administrative staff. Translate technical jargon into clear, accessible language to ensure understanding and collaboration.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with user researchers, developers, infrastructure teams, and other DDaT 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 ❯