Release Manager

Req ID: 285422

NTT DATA Services strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a Release Manager (Remote) to join our team in Canada (CA).

Position's General Duties and Tasks:

Responsible to lead the planning and coordination of multiple phases of the development and implementation of assigned applications. Monitor and drive the project deliverables by implementing the best practices.

• Planning for the release.
• Ensuring Quality Assurance (QA) and user acceptance tests have been completed by QMO team
• Prepares and baselines the Deployment Plan (DP) templates and helps the Engineering team prepare the Release Deployment Plan for a release
• Facilitate two levels of release implementation plan reviews:
  • Onsite RMO team reviews the plan with the SMEs.
  • Second round of implementation plan review will be performed by the offshore RMO Team. The implementation plan will be baselined only after the before mentioned two rounds of review are completed.
• Coordinates all project teams associated with the release.
• Shares known defects from testing with IM team.
• Collect all required documents for release (Code review/KT, VA Code scan, QA sign off and reviews and approved Deployment plan by SME’s, Outage approval if required from IM team).
  • SQL, ETL and DB are exempt from scanning
• Setup a bridge to implement the Preview/Production release.
• Ensures that releases are implemented within the approved timeline, with system integrity and availability maintained.
• Manages post implementation review performed after the release and applies lessons learned from previous releases.
• Updates the RMO Process documents, SOP documents as required. Identifies opportunities for release automation and implements them.
• Provides Plutora access to various users and groups and performs regular audits.

Must have Skills:

• Minimum 8-10 years professional industry experience in IT Delivery
• Possess excellent relationship, communication and customer relationship management skills.
• Exhibit strong leadership qualities through quick decision-making and change/release management strong analytical ability.
• Good experience in Ms-Office and documentation skills
• Timezone: Should be able to work with maximum overlap with Eastern timezone
  

Nice to have, but not required:

• lead experience

Bachelor’s in computer science or related field

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. We invest over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo. Visit us at nttdata.com

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