We are seeking an experienced Project Release Manager to lead end-to-end release management for software and SaaS products. This role is responsible for driving cross-functional coordination across Product, Engineering, Go-to-Market (GTM), Customer Success, Support, and Operations to ensure successful, high-quality releases that deliver measurable business value. The ideal candidate is outcome-driven, embraces AI-enabled ways of working, and excels at managing complex programs in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Release Leadership & Execution

- Lead end-to-end release readiness across Product, Engineering, GTM, Customer Success, Support, and Operations.
- Own release delivery against timelines, quality standards, adoption goals, and business impact objectives.
- Drive alignment, accountability, and execution across multiple concurrent releases.
- Plan, monitor, and coordinate release activities to ensure successful product launches.

AI-Enabled Delivery

- Leverage AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, automation, and analytics platforms) to improve release planning, risk identification, and reporting.
- Drive adoption of AI-enabled workflows to enhance efficiency, visibility, and decision-making.
- Continuously identify opportunities to optimize release management processes using Generative AI.

Business Value & Outcomes

- Define and monitor release success metrics (KPIs) related to revenue, customer adoption, user experience, and operational efficiency.
- Ensure releases align with business strategy and organizational priorities.
- Measure and report post-release outcomes, highlighting value realization and continuous improvement opportunities.

Customer & Organizational Readiness





- Ensure teams are prepared to sell, implement, support, and adopt new product releases.
- Collaborate with customer-facing teams to develop enablement plans, release communications, and support readiness.
- Gather and incorporate customer feedback into future release planning.

Cross-Functional Program Management

- Manage dependencies, risks, and trade-offs across complex cross-functional initiatives.
- Lead issue resolution, escalation management, and release governance.
- Provide concise, executive-level updates on release status, risks, milestones, and outcomes.
- Foster collaboration across engineering, product, operations, and business teams.

Required Qualifications

Experience

1. 7+ years of Program or Project Management experience in software product or SaaS organizations.
2. Proven experience leading large-scale, cross-functional release or product delivery initiatives.
3. Demonstrated success in driving programs that deliver measurable business outcomes and customer value.

Technical & AI Skills

- Strong understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
- Experience using AI tools such as GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, automation platforms, or analytics tools to improve delivery efficiency.
- Ability to leverage technology for better planning, reporting,



and decision-making.
- Strong learning mindset with enthusiasm for AI-driven ways of working.

Leadership & Execution

- Strong cross-functional leadership with the ability to influence without direct authority.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic setting.
- Proactive, results-oriented mindset with a focus on execution and accountability.

Communication & Stakeholder Management

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership as well as technical and operational teams.
- Strong strategic thinking with the ability to connect execution to broader business objectives.

Required Skills

Core Skills

- Project Release Management
- Program Management
- Release Planning & Execution
- Cross-functional Stakeholder Management
- Agile & Scrum Methodologies
- Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
- Risk & Dependency Management
- Change Management
- Executive Communication
- Customer Readiness & Go-to-Market (GTM) Coordination
- Business KPI & Outcome Tracking

Tools

- Jira
- Confluence
- Azure DevOps
- Microsoft Project
- Power BI / Tableau
- Microsoft Excel
- GitHub Copilot / Microsoft Copilot
- ChatGPT or similar AI tools

The ideal candidate:

- Thinks in terms of business outcomes rather than activities.
- Uses AI as a force multiplier to improve execution, insights, and productivity.
- Drives accountability and collaboration across cross-functional teams.
- Delivers high-quality releases that create measurable customer and business value.
- Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative, and continuously evolving environment.

📌 Release Project Manager (Hyderabad)
🏢 Byteridge
📍 Hyderabad