Release Manager Opportunity
We are seeking a seasoned Release Manager to spearhead release governance and delivery for a large-scale ICT transformation initiative.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and implement a comprehensive Release Management Strategy, encompassing release frequency, risk classification, and rollback planning.
* Define and maintain branching/versioning standards aligned with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment pipelines.
* Chair and manage the Change Authority Board (CAB), ensuring risk governance and change readiness.
* Oversee the Forward Schedule of Changes (FSoC), coordinate across dev/test/prod environments, and manage release dependencies.
* Drive automation and continuous improvement using tools like Azure DevOps or Jenkins.
Essential Experience:
* Proven experience leading release management for large-scale ICT or cloud migration programs.
* Strong knowledge of Git branching strategies, semantic versioning, and CI/CD orchestration.
* Hands-on with Azure DevOps and ServiceNow.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; experience running governance forums (CAB).
Desirable:
* Background in hybrid or secure environments.
* Familiarity with app migration from on-prem to cloud platforms.
Location: Canberra NV1 security clearance required
Engagement Type: Contract, 12 months with 2 extensions