Cluster Release Manager - (location: Zurich) 100%

h3bCluster Release Manager - (location: Zurich) 100% /b /h3pAARK Tech Solutions GmbH Vacant since : Number of jobs : 1 8008 Zürich (ZH) 100% Immediately Permanent /ppThe Cluster Release Manager will play a critical role in enabling end-to-end coordination of integrated software deliveries across 25 interdependent value chains (similar to projects) within a major transformation programme at Julius Baer.This individual will be part of the Release Management Team and ensures that all relevant processes related to Release Management such as Release Planning, Dependency Management, Deployment Management, Release Note Creation, Quality Gate Adherence and Communication are correctly performed.Operating in a highly matrixed environment, the Cluster Release Manager will act as a central orchestrator between different stakeholders on different levels (senior management, project leads, technical teams, testing groups, application leads, infrastructure providers, and business stakeholders to deliver coordinated, traceable, and quality-assured releases.Additionally, this role also requires the willingness to work extra hours and weekends overwatching specific activities such as Data Refresh or Dress Rehearsal Activities. /ph3Key Responsibilities /h3ulliResponsible for the Release Management discipline for up to 5 projects in parallel (together with Release Coordinator) /liliDevelop and maintain a comprehensive release plan aligned with delivery timelines, dependencies, risk profiles, and environment availability. /liliCoordinate all aspects of release management execution across multiple projects and suppliers, ensuring alignment with enterprise change management principles /liliChair regular release coordination meetings with stakeholders to track progress, resolve blockers, and manage risks. /liliEnsure full traceability from requirements → design → development → test cases → defects → deployments, leveraging tools such as JIRA, Confluence, or similar ALM platforms. /liliOversee the dependencies and risks related to releases in scope being deployed to the environments /liliOversee staging and promotion of code and configuration changes into environments collaborating closely with Environment Management. /liliMonitor release health via KPIs such as defect leakage, regression pass rate, rollback frequency, and deployment success rates. /liliPrepare reporting on release status, risks, and key milestones for Release Management Leadership /liliSupport readiness assessments prior to each test cycle and contribute to lessons learned after each release. /li /ulh3Professional Experience /h3ulliWorked in a similar role before /liliExperience in adjusting processes to programmes need /liliMinimum of 8 years’ experience in IT project delivery within complex banking or financial services organisations with 500 – 1000 applications over several booking centres. /liliProven track record as a Release Manager in small- mid-sized transformation projects /liliDirect experience managing multi-project release trains across SIT and UAT cycles in regulated environments. /liliFamiliarity with system landscape architectures commonly found in wealth management or private banking infrastructures. /liliBanking experience and a profound understanding of Private banking products /li /ulh3Technical Understanding /h3ulliStrong grasp of SDLC methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, SAFe, hybrid models). /liliUnderstanding of release management tools and technologies (e.g., JIRA) /li /ulh3Soft Skills Personal Attributes /h3ulliPragmatic solution driven mindset /liliGood stakeholder engagement abilities across technical and non-technical audiences on different levels /liliHigh emotional intelligence and diplomacy when navigating conflicting priorities in a matrix organisation. /liliResults-oriented mindset with attention to detail and structured problem-solving capability. /liliAbility to operate autonomously under pressure, meeting tight deadlines without compromising quality. /liliExcellent written and verbal communication skills in English; German or other languages beneficial. /liliHigh willingness to contribute to the programmes success and to work on weekends /li /ulh3Education Certifications /h3pUniversity degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field. /ppAARK Tech Solutions GmbHSeestrasse Richterswil /pullibWork location /b 8008 Zürich (ZH) /lilibWorkload /b 100% /lilibEmployment start /b Immediately /lilibEmployment duration /b Permanent /lilibWork form /b Shift work /lilibQualification /b skilled /lilibWork experience /b More than 3 years /lilibEducation /b Bachelor’s degree from a university or equivalent /lilibEnglish /b Orally : Very good knowledge Written : Very good knowledge /li /ul #J-18808-Ljbffr