Release Manager

You will be involved in the following tasks:

• in alignment with the Release Manager, maintain the scope of the releases based on the availability of systems, environments and resources and utilization
• coordinates the testing period of the projects (planning and execution coordination) during UAT
• schedules the meetings and prepares documentation for the decision forums for the delivery gates (start of UAT, final Go/NoGo)
• with the guidance of the Release Manager, coordinate timing of IT/TD scope of projects from Idea until closure as per the most recent demand and delivery processes and by applying valid project management methodology
• responsible for supporting the Release Manager 
• to meet the agreed project milestones, quality criteria and budget constraints.
• in the identification and mitigation of the risks and issues associated with the releases.
• in the identification of the resources that are needed for the delivery of the release
• to deliver regular, standardized release status towards peers
• actively cooperates with his/hers contacts both within the Technology (local, regional, global), Vendors and with other Business departments.
• with the guidance of the Release Manager
• responsible for the up-to-date control and recordkeeping of the release scope with commitments
• monitors Release Delivery process handled by the Technology Domains to provide clear, up-to-date status on the releases
• active participation in E2E planning and coordination of release cut-overs.

We are looking for you if you have:

• IT, Economics or Telco specific university degree
• at least 2 years working experience in IT
• project coordinator skills and experience or Release coordination expertise
• release management process experience is an advantage
• experience in IT development lifecycle
• experience in agile development methodologies
• technical and process awareness and ability to quickly understand new technology/processes is advantage.
• good communication and relationship building skills, including presentations
• strong written and verbal English knowledge.
• proactive with good problem solving skills

What we offer:

• cafeteria package & bonus or comission
• laptop & mobile phone (with unlimited voice and data tariff package)
• hybrid way of working, home office is 3 day/week
• corporate Health Insurance (Swiss Clinic)
• employee discounts (e.g. Vodaflotta)
• wellbeing program
• 4 paid days leave/year for charity projects  
• other discounts (e.g. AYCM card, eye-glass allowance)  
• learning opportunities (internal trainings)