Software Release Manager - Agile
Warrington, United Kingdom
Software Release Manager – AgileSoftware Release Manager, having overall accountability for the internal software delivery throughout the engineering life cycle until delivery into live and transition to the Project Manager. Areas of focus will are ensuring software quality, requirement traceability, cost and budget tracking, alignment to plan and ensuring a collaborative delivery across all internal and external stakeholder groups.Working closely with the design, build and test departments, I am a driven and customer focussed Release Manager with a proven track record of managing complex software deliveries into customer environments. I have exposure to working within an agile delivery model, working with cross functional teams and continuous improvement.Skills and Knowledge:• Working in an agile, collaborative delivery model focusing on customer value, iterative delivery, continuous improvement and cross functional teams• Delivering into a systems integrator programme and a good understanding of the challenges this presents• A strong technical background• Extensive knowledge of software release/project management, including customer facing skills• Waterfall and Agile delivery approaches• Expertise in project management planning tools such as MS Project• Liaising with both internal and external stakeholders• An understanding of basic revenue models, profit and loss and cost to completion projections• Working with Java based applications• Knowledge of Planview and Jira• 12 years of Telecommunications industry exposure• Proven track record of managing complex software deliveries into customer environments• Highly customer outcome focused with a solution orientated mind-set• Meticulous and structured with excellent attention to detail• Adaptable and can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines whilst retaining control• Flexible during times of change• Persuasive, encouraging and motivating