Functional Cluster Release Manager

pWe are seeking an experienced Cluster Release Manager to support a major transformation programme involving approximately 25 interdependent value chains. /ppAs part of the Release Management team, the Cluster Release Manager will be responsible for the end-to-end coordination and governance of integrated software releases across multiple projects. The role will ensure that key Release Management activities, including release planning, dependency and risk management, deployment coordination, release documentation, quality-gate adherence and stakeholder communication, are executed effectively and consistently. /ppOperating within a complex, highly matrixed environment, the Cluster Release Manager will act as a central coordination point across programme leadership, project leads, technical and application teams, testing teams, infrastructure providers, suppliers and business stakeholders. /ppThe role requires a hands-on, pragmatic individual who can manage multiple release streams simultaneously while maintaining strong governance, traceability and delivery quality. /ph3Key Responsibilities /h3ulliOwn the Release Management discipline for up to five projects in parallel, working closely with Release Coordinators and project teams. /liliDevelop and maintain integrated release plans aligned with project milestones, dependencies, risk profiles and environment availability. /liliCoordinate end-to-end release activities across multiple projects, teams and suppliers while ensuring alignment with enterprise Change and Release Management principles. /liliLead regular release coordination meetings to monitor readiness, resolve blockers, manage dependencies and track risks. /liliEnsure appropriate end-to-end traceability across requirements, design, development, testing, defects and deployment, using tools such as JIRA and Confluence. /liliIdentify, monitor and coordinate cross-project dependencies and release-related risks. /liliOversee the staging and promotion of application code and configuration changes across environments in close collaboration with Environment Management. /liliMonitor release health and quality through relevant KPIs, including deployment success rate, regression pass rate, defect leakage and rollback frequency. /liliProvide clear and timely reporting on release status, milestones, risks, dependencies and issues to Release Management and programme leadership. /liliSupport release-readiness assessments ahead of key test cycles and deployments. /liliFacilitate lessons-learned activities and drive continuous improvement of Release Management processes. /liliSupport programme-specific activities such as data refreshes and dress rehearsals, including activities outside standard working hours or at weekends when required. /li /ulh3Professional Experience /h3ulliMinimum 8 years of experience in IT project or programme delivery, preferably within complex banking or financial-services organisations. /liliDemonstrated experience in a Release Manager or comparable Release Management role within transformation programmes. /liliStrong banking-domain experience with a sound understanding of private banking products and processes. /liliGood understanding of complex system landscapes typically found within wealth management or private banking. /liliProven ability to manage releases across multiple concurrent projects and delivery streams. /liliPractical experience managing integrated releases across SIT and UAT cycles within regulated environments. /liliExperience working within large, complex application landscapes, ideally involving 500–1,000 applications across multiple booking centres. /liliAbility to adapt Release Management processes and governance to the specific needs of a large transformation programme. /li /ulh3Technical Methodology Knowledge /h3ulliStrong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and delivery methodologies including Waterfall, Agile, SAFe and hybrid delivery models. /liliGood understanding of Release, Change, Test, Environment and Deployment Management disciplines. /liliExperience with Release Management and Application Lifecycle Management tools, particularly JIRA, with exposure to Confluence or equivalent platforms. /liliAbility to understand technical dependencies, deployment sequencing, environment constraints and release risks without necessarily being responsible for hands-on engineering. /li /ulh3Stakeholder Management Personal Attributes /h3ulliStrong pragmatic and solution-oriented mindset. /liliExcellent stakeholder-management skills across senior management, business, programme and technical audiences. /liliAbility to coordinate effectively across multiple projects, suppliers and organisational boundaries. /liliStrong diplomacy and interpersonal skills when managing competing priorities and dependencies within a matrix organisation. /liliResults-oriented, structured and highly organised, with strong attention to detail. /liliStrong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. /liliAbility to work autonomously and remain effective under pressure and demanding delivery timelines. /liliExcellent written and verbal communication skills in English; German or additional languages would be advantageous. /liliHigh level of commitment to programme delivery, including willingness to support critical release activities outside normal business hours and at weekends when required. /li /ulh3Education /h3ulliUniversity degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related discipline. /liliRelevant certifications in ITIL, SAFe, Agile, Project Management, Change Management or Release Management would be advantageous. /li /ulh3Reporting Line /h3pThe Cluster Release Manager reports to the Programme Release Manager.eb /p #J-18808-Ljbffr