Who we are VOIS Vodafone Intelligent Solutions is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc creating value for customers by delivering intelligent solutions through Talent Technology Transformation As the largest shared services organisation in the global telco industry with 30 000 FTE our portfolio of next-generation solutions and services are designed in partnership with customers across Vodafone Group local markets and partner markets to simplify and drive growth With our strategic partner Accenture we work alongside our Vodafone customers other Telco and tech companies to drive transformation meet the challenges of our industry and ensure we stay relevant and resilient This partnership is a unique industry-first model which brings together the best of in-house and 3rd party capability We work with customers across 28 countries from 10 VOIS locations Albania Egypt Hungary India Romania Spain Turkey UK Germany Ireland and with a network of teams in Czech Republic Italy Greece and Portugal VOIS BeUnrivalled CreateTheFutureAbout this Role We are seeking an experienced Release Manager with a solid background in software testing and DevOps practices The individual will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end release lifecycle ensuring timely and efficient delivery of software releases This includes planning coordinating and managing releases across multiple teams while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance What you will do Plan and manage the release lifecycle including scheduling coordination and deployment Collaborate with IT operations and development teams to ensure timely delivery of services Lead release readiness and post-release reviews to ensure continuous improvement Communicate project timelines requirements and updates across cross-functional teams Coordinate resources and schedules based on third-party applications defect backlogs and infrastructure updates Identify and mitigate risks that could impact release timelines or quality Track progress resolve issues and enhance release processes Conduct CAB Change Advisory Board meetings to review release plans and address roadblocks Maintain comprehensive documentation on release procedures dependencies and notifications Provide weekly updates on release activities and lead Go-Live efforts Who you are Minimum 6 years of experience in software testing including test planning execution and reporting Proven experience in managing release cycles and coordinating across multiple teams Strong understanding of DevOps practices and tools Proficient in Power BI for reporting and analysis Familiarity with tools such as Azure DevOps Jira or HP ALM is desirable Excellent communication coordination and problem-solving skills Not a Perfect Fit Concerned you may not meet every requirement Vodafone is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align exactly with every aspect of the job description you are encouraged to apply You may be the right candidate for this or another opportunity and the recruitment team will support you in exploring where your skills fit best What s in it for you Opportunity to lead and influence cross-functional teams in a dynamic release environment Exposure to enterprise-level DevOps and release management practices Work in a collaborative and inclusive culture that values innovation and continuous improvement What skills you will learn Advanced release management strategies and risk mitigation techniques Hands-on experience with industry-standard tools like Power BI Azure DevOps Jira and HP ALM Enhanced cross-functional communication and stakeholder management skills VOIS Equal Opportunity Employer Commitment Vodafone recognises and celebrates the value of diversity in building a workforce that reflects the customers and communities it serves No form of discrimination is tolerated This includes but is not limited to discrimination based 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