Release Manager (contract) Gauteng/hybrid Isb8400738

Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa

Job Description


Join our clientxe2x80x99s dynamic ILOG Feature Team, where cutting-edge tech meets real-world impact in logistics.As a Release Manager, youxe2x80x99ll 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 xe2x80x93 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 environmentPOSITION: Contract until December 2027EXPERIENCE: 4-6 Years related working experienceCOMMENCEMENT: 01 July 2025QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelorxe2x80x99s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS
  • 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
ADVANTAGEOUS SKILLS
  • German speaking
ROLE:
  • 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 xe2x80x9cweekly plant communication,xe2x80x9d 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.
Please Note:
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  • Also note, that if you have not received a response from us within 2 weeks, your application was unsuccessful.
  • Candidates MUST be based in Gauteng or WILLING TO RELOCATE!
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  • Job Id
    JD1423263
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Education
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