*Below is the job description for a new Release Manager in Atlanta. *
*Job id #11016* *Position : Release Manager* *Duration : 6 months+* *Location : Atlanta, GA* *Rate : $50/hr,C2C* Responsibilities: The Release manager will be responsible for the Release Management lifecycle which includes scheduling, coordinating and the management of releases across the enterprise for ODE systems. The releases can be inclusive of project/program initiatives, defect fixes, infrastructure changes and security improvements. *The role requires excellent organization skills, knowledge of infrastructure and solution delivery. *You will be responsible for implementing and managing release processes for the progression of code in the development, test, integration and production environments. *The Release Manager Job function works collaboratively with all participants in software development projects and is supportive of developers and testers as they set up their build dev/test environments. T *his position also works with IT management to improve the software engineering processes and practices associated with continuously building, deploying, and updating software and environments. T *The Release Management responsibilities also include building the IT Release Calendar in working closely with the IT release managers from different portfolios across IT and centralizing view of all releases. *Leads the effort of defining the IT strategic direction for release management tools for ODE. Role and Responsibilities Plan & Build • Plan and manage all Release activities • Define target release schedule • Coordinate release content and effort based on defect backlogs, infrastructure updates, and planned releases • Work with developers to understand impacts of branches and code merges • Collaborate with IT partners across the organization • Lead and coordinate Release Readiness reviews, Milestone Reviews, and Business Go/No-Go reviews • Proactively identify and mitigate risks and remove obstacles • Communicate plans and status; escalate issues as required • Maintain a release repository and manage key information such as build and release procedures, dependencies, and notification lists • Continually work towards making improvements in the release process Requests for Change • Create requests for change (RFC for SI and Production environments) and obtain appropriate approvals • Create and manage Emergency RFCs resulting from Production incidents and outages • Attend necessary Change Advisory and Architecture Production Support meetings before deployments to discuss release scope, dependencies and/or roadblocks • Define Implementation and Roll back Plans • Ensure that all deployments meet the requirements prescribed by IT through the effective implementation or use of approved processes, methodologies and deliverables. Deployment Management • Manage and co-ordinate the deployment activities including the execution of the Implementation Plans and checklists in SI and PROD environments • Assemble and coordinate with multiple cross-functional and cross-portfolio teams to support deployments of varying size, complexity and duration. • Communicate deployment issues, delays, and mitigation plans. • Work within defined build, deployment, and support governance processes. Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience • *3-5 years of previous release experience* • 5-7 years of experience in information systems operations environment in systems analysis or development • Formal training in project management practices preferred. Project management experience required. • Advanced knowledge of software development lifecycle • Experience managing multiple, time sensitive projects simultaneously. • Strong analytical skills, ability to define, capture and report on metrics to present management a clear picture of the overall health of production and lower level environments • Demonstrated experience working for large organizations on complex projects • Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional work teams toward task completion • Demonstrated effective leadership and skills • Strong team working skills across client, supplier and geographically dispersed virtual teams. • Advanced written and verbal communication skills are essential • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, SharePoint and document management tool (e.g. Documentum) • Understanding of build systems, source code control systems, defect tracking systems (e.g. HP Quality Center) and the interactions between them • Ability to work off-hours, when required, to facilitate production releases *Thanks and Regards,* *Ishant* Sr. IT Recruiter Technocraft Solutions LLC 3974 Brown Park Drive, Suite F Hilliard, Ohio-43026 *Email*: *ish...@technocraftsol.com* <ish...@technocraftsol.com> *Contact*: *(972)2324173 Ext 113* *Yahoo ID / Gmail ID*: *ishanttechnocraft* *LinkedIn:* https://www.linkedin.com/in/ishant-dayal-574317100 Technocraft Solutions |www.technocraftsol.com |www.xdimensiontech.com *Partner with XDimension Technology* *Note: Technocraft Solutions LLC works with Direct Client’s and Preferred Vendors Nationwide. * *Your confirmation would means that you understand the level of Technocraft Solutions LLC association for the mentioned project and will not approach Technocraft Solutions LLC Client directly* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Oracle-Projects" group. 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