Job Description Summary

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager with a solid background in release management, Agile and Waterfall methodologies, and stakeholder engagement. This role requires an individual with over 8+ years of direct experience in managing release cycles and proven success working with US-based clients. The selected candidate will oversee the release process, coordinate with internal and external teams, and ensure the on-time delivery of high-quality results that meet client expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

Release Management:

- Plan, schedule, and manage both regular and ad-hoc releases with high quality and within committed timelines.
- Ensure all phases of the release process are followed, covering planning, development, testing, and deployment.
- Proactively identify and mitigate risks to align with business goals and release schedules.

Stakeholder Management:

- Serve as the primary point of contact for US-based clients, translating their requirements into actionable release plans.
- Engage and manage internal and external stakeholders, aligning cross-functional teams on deliverables.
- Provide timely updates on release statuses, potential impacts, and schedules.

Process Management:





- Utilize Agile and Waterfall methodologies to manage the release process effectively.
- Drive process improvements to streamline workflows and ensure efficient release management.
- Implement best practices in change management, ensuring adherence to both organizational and client-specific requirements.

Required Qualifications:

Experience:8-12 years in IT, with a minimum of 8+ years in end to end project management roles.

- Proven success managing complex releases and schedules for US-based clients.

Technical & Process Knowledge:

- Proficiency in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
- Familiarity with release management tools (e.g., JIRA, Jenkins, Git) and process automation.

Communication Skills:

- Robust verbal and written communication, with experience in client and senior stakeholder interactions.
- Ability to translate complex technical information for non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Certification in Agile (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster) or Release Management.
- Experience managing distributed teams and remote resources.
- Background in software engineering or a related technical field.

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