Cluster Manager

pbHybrid Remote. 3 days onsite, 2 days remote. /b /p h3Job Description: /h3 ul liWe are seeking an experienced bCluster Release Manager /b to support a major transformation programme involving approximately b25 interdependent value chains /b. /li liAs 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. /li liOperating 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. /li liThe role requires a hands-on, pragmatic individual who can manage multiple release streams simultaneously while maintaining strong governance, traceability and delivery quality. /li /ul h3Key Responsibilities /h3 ul liOwn the bRelease Management discipline for up to five projects in parallel /b, working closely with Release Coordinators and project teams. /li liDevelop and maintain integrated release plans aligned with project milestones, dependencies, risk profiles and environment availability. /li liCoordinate end-to-end release activities across multiple projects, teams and suppliers while ensuring alignment with enterprise Change and Release Management principles. /li liLead regular release coordination meetings to monitor readiness, resolve blockers, manage dependencies and track risks. /li liEnsure appropriate end-to-end traceability across brequirements, design, development, testing, defects and deployment /b, using tools such as bJIRA and Confluence /b. /li liIdentify, monitor and coordinate cross-project dependencies and release-related risks. /li liOversee the staging and promotion of application code and configuration changes across environments in close collaboration with Environment Management. /li liMonitor release health and quality through relevant KPIs, including bdeployment success rate, regression pass rate, defect leakage and rollback frequency /b. /li liProvide clear and timely reporting on release status, milestones, risks, dependencies and issues to Release Management and programme leadership. /li liSupport release-readiness assessments ahead of key test cycles and deployments. /li liFacilitate lessons-learned activities and drive continuous improvement of Release Management processes. /li liSupport programme-specific activities such as bdata refreshes and dress rehearsals /b, including activities outside standard working hours or at weekends when required. /li /ul h3Professional Experience /h3 ul liMinimum b8 years of experience in IT project or programme delivery /b, preferably within complex banking or financial-services organisations. /li liDemonstrated experience in a bRelease Manager or comparable Release Management role /bwithin transformation programmes. /li liStrong banking-domain experience with a sound understanding of bprivate banking products and processes /b. /li liGood understanding of complex system landscapes typically found within bwealth management or private banking /b. /li liProven ability to manage releases across multiple concurrent projects and delivery streams. /li liPractical experience managing integrated releases across bSIT and UAT cycles /bwithin regulated environments. /li liExperience working within large, complex application landscapes, ideally involving b500–1,000 applications across multiple booking centres /b. /li liAbility to adapt Release Management processes and governance to the specific needs of a large transformation programme. /li /ul h3Technical Methodology Knowledge /h3 ul liStrong understanding of the bSoftware Development Life Cycle (SDLC) /band delivery methodologies including bWaterfall, Agile, SAFe and hybrid delivery models /b. /li liGood understanding of Release, Change, Test, Environment and Deployment Management disciplines. /li liExperience with Release Management and Application Lifecycle Management tools, particularly bJIRA /b, with exposure to bConfluence or equivalent platforms /b. /li liAbility to understand technical dependencies, deployment sequencing, environment constraints and release risks without necessarily being responsible for hands-on engineering. /li /ul h3Stakeholder Management Personal Attributes /h3 ul liStrong bpragmatic and solution-oriented mindset /b. /li liExcellent stakeholder-management skills across senior management, business, programme and technical audiences. /li liAbility to coordinate effectively across multiple projects, suppliers and organisational boundaries. /li liStrong diplomacy and interpersonal skills when managing competing priorities and dependencies within a matrix organisation. /li liResults-oriented, structured and highly organised, with strong attention to detail. /li liStrong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. /li liAbility to work autonomously and remain effective under pressure and demanding delivery timelines. /li liExcellent written and verbal communication skills in bEnglish /b; bGerman or additional languages would be advantageous /b. /li liHigh level of commitment to programme delivery, including willingness to support critical release activities outside normal business hours and at weekends when required. /li /ul h3Education /h3 ul liUniversity degree in bComputer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration /b, or a related discipline. /li liRelevant certifications in bITIL, SAFe, Agile, Project Management, Change Management or Release Management /bwould be advantageous. /li /ul h3Reporting Line /h3 pThe Cluster Release Manager reports to the Programme Release Manager. /p #J-18808-Ljbffr