Release Manager
Equiniti is a leading international provider of shareholder, pension, remediation, and credit technology. With over 6000 employees, it supports 37 million people in 120 countries. EQ's vision is to be the leading global share registrar, offering complementary services to its client base and our values set the core foundations to our success. We are TRUSTED to deliver on our commitments, COMMERCIAL in building long term value, COLLABORATIVE in our approach and we IMPROVE by continually enhancing our skills and services. There has never been a better time to join EQ. Role Summary We are seeking an experienced Release Manager to oversee the release management process for our Pensions Administration Software. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in ensuring seamless, on-time delivery of software releases and managing the complexities of deployment, testing, and post-release support. You will work closely with development, Test Manager, operations team to deliver high-quality solutions while managing risks and ensuring compliance with the BPA requirements. Core Duties/Responsibilities The successful candidate will be responsible for the following: Plan, schedule, and coordinate software releases within the pensions administration system, ensuring all stakeholders are aligned.Collaborate with development, Test Manager, and operations team to set realistic timelines, track progress, and address any blockers.Oversee the end-to-end deployment process for all software releases, ensuring proper integration into production environment.Manage version control and the release pipeline, making sure that updates to the pensions administration software are successfully deployed and meet performance standards.Ensure that all releases are well-documented, including release notes, known issues, and instructions for deployment.Maintain a detailed record of release histories, change logs, and version control.Proactively identify and mitigate risks associated with software releases, including potential integration issues or deployment delays.Troubleshoot and resolve issues post-release, working with relevant teams to ensure that any post-deployment issues are swiftly addressed.Serve as the main point of contact for stakeholders during release cycles, providing regular updates on release status, any potential risks, and resolutions.Facilitate clear communication across development, Test Manager, and operational team to ensure smooth collaboration.Regularly review and improve the release management process to optimize efficiency, reduce risk, and improve delivery timelines.Monitor and assess the success of software releases, gathering feedback to improve future release cycles. The duties and responsibilities outlined above are to be regarded as broad areas of responsibility and do not necessarily detail all tasks which the post holder may be required to perform. Skills, Capabilities and Attributes Essential Proven experience as a Release Manager or in a similar role within a software development environment, preferably with a focus on pensions administration software or similar financial services applications.Strong understanding of software development life cycles, release management processes, and IT operations.Experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.Knowledge of pensions administration software or financial services platforms is highly desirable.Understanding of regulatory requirements and standards in pensions and financial services (e.g., GDPR, TPR guidelines).Strong organizational skills and experience in coordinating multiple software releases simultaneously.Ability to manage competing priorities, deadlines, and resources effectively.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities. Desirable Agile/Scrum certifications (e.g., Certified Scrum Master, Certified Scrum Product Owner). What We Offer Save For Your Future - Equiniti Pension Plan; Equiniti matches your pension contributions up to 10%All Employee Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) - Gives all EQ Colleagues the opportunity to benefit if the current owners successfully sell the company for a profit.Health and Wellbeing - Employee Assistance Programme: counselling, legal & wellbeing support for colleagues and their households. Life assurance cover at 4x salary with the ability to purchase enhance cover.Employee discounts - Discounts and cashback at your favourite high street stores through our EQ Wins Platform.Flexible Benefits - The ability to purchase a wide variety of benefits through our flex plan; gadgets, travel insurance, will writing, holiday trading and more.Time Off - Typically 28 days holiday + bank holidays. 2 volunteer days to get involved with a charity of your choosing.Winning together - Equiniti ICON award vouchers; recognising the individuals going above and beyond to help the business succeed.Learning & Development - Investment in LinkedIn Learning for all colleagues. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. Please note any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment screening checks. These consist of 5 year activity & GAP verification, DBS or Access NI, Credit, Sanctions & CIFAS checks
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