Job Description

Join our clients dynamic ILOG Feature Team, where cutting-edge tech meets real-world impact in logistics.
As a Release Manager, youll oversee critical deployments that power autonomous transport systems across global plants. If you thrive in agile environments, love coordinating moving parts, and want to be the link between innovation and execution this is your lane.
xe2x9cx85 Amazing brand with cutting-edge technology
xe2x9cx85 Excellent teams in Global team collaboration
xe2x9cx85 High work-life balance with Flexible hours
xe2x9cx85 Agile working environment
POSITION: Contract until December 2027
EXPERIENCE: 4-6 Years related working experience
COMMENCEMENT: 01 July 2025
QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and release management processes.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in release management tools (e.g., Jenkins, Git, etc.).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence).
• Any additional responsibilities assigned in the Agile Working Model (AWM) Charter

• German speaking

• Change Process Ownership:
• Own the change process for ILOG applications
• Change Management Activities:
• Creation, documentation, and updating of I changes, including:
• Approval and Alignment:
• Plan and schedule changes, ensuring alignment with the plants.
• Send out meeting invites and confirmations after successful changes.
• Document changes' quality using existing checklists.
• Participate in the Change Advisory Board (CAB) for the plants, representing all ILOG applications.
• Release Documentation:
• Create release notes for releases, summarizing all changes (minor and major).
• Continuous Improvement:
• Collaborate between ILOG Release Managers and plants to continuously improve the release process.
• Communication:
• Communicate with plants regarding:
• Confirmation of successful execution of changes.
• Status of resolutions of incidents from the previous week as part of weekly plant communication, supported by an IT tool to inform plants when incidents are resolved.
• Release Planning:
• Develop and maintain a release schedule that aligns with project timelines and business objectives.
• Collaborate with project managers, development teams, and stakeholders to define release scope and objectives.
• Coordination and Communication:
• Act as the primary point of contact for all release-related activities.
• Facilitate communication between development, QA, and operations teams to ensure alignment and readiness for releases.
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders on release progress and any potential risks.
• Quality Assurance:
• Ensure that all releases meet quality standards and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate testing efforts and manage defect resolution processes prior to release.
• Deployment Management:
• Oversee the deployment of releases to various environments, ensuring minimal disruption to services.
• Develop and maintain deployment procedures and documentation.
• Post-Release Activities:
• Conduct post-release reviews to assess the success of releases and identify areas for improvement.
• Gather feedback from users and stakeholders to inform future releases.

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• Candidates MUST be based in Gauteng or WILLING TO RELOCATE!
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