Release manager - ASAP

Start: April
Duration: 6 Months
Allocation: 100%
Location: Oslo
Deadline: ASAP

Our client is looking for a Release Manager

Responsibilities:

• Lead the Release team in close collaboration with Product Management, * Development Management, and Project Management.
• Take responsibility for the release process, including planning, coordination, and execution of releases.
• Release Monitoring: Keep track of committed changes in the branch and ensure alignment with the release plan.
• Release Planning: Establish a solid timeline for testing and follow up on outstanding tasks before release.
• Testing & Quality Control: Review test reports, gather feedback, and prioritize bug fixes with the right stakeholders.
• OS Version Management: Lead technical discussions on OS versions with engineers and development teams.
• Branch Strategy & GitHub: Maintain control over the branch strategy and ensure what is ready for testing and release.
• Collaboration with DevOps: Work closely with the DevOps team to ensure a stable and efficient release process.
• Develop tools and services for release management and implement automated testing to enhance productivity.
• Improve development processes for continuous integration, deployment, and software/environment updates.
• Define strategy and guidelines for release management tools within IT to meet process requirements.

Desired Qualifications:

• Technical education at MSc/BSc level.
• At least 3 years of experience in release and test engineering.
• At least 5 years of experience with information systems in an operational setting (system analysis or development).
• Experience as a team leader, including planning and progress reporting.
• Solid experience with test automation tools.
• Advanced understanding of the software development lifecycle.
• Formal project management training is a plus.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Knowledge of agile development methodology.
• Technically strong and detail-oriented – able to dive deep into what has been committed and is ready for release.
• Experience with GitHub, branch strategy, and CI/CD processes.
• Understanding of test and release processes in software development.
• Ability to lead technical discussions and drive decisions.
• Hands-on approach – an operational role rather than a high-level project management role.