Release Manager - Outside IR35

• 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 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 Infrastructure teams to ensure readiness, manage dependencies, and coordinate Go/No-Go release decisions.

• Continuous Improvement: Drive initiatives to automate and streamline deployment pipelines and processes, enhancing speed and stability.

• Reporting: Track key release metrics, identify process bottlenecks, and report on compliance and success rates to senior stakeholders.

Reasonable Adjustments:

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