Hybrid Release Manager: Deliver Seamless IT Releases

AXA Group; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in Bolton is seeking a Release Manager for a 12-month fixed term contract. The role involves coordinating release progress, managing communications with stakeholders, and ensuring release readiness. Candidates should have project management experience and familiarity with Agile methodologies. The position offers a competitive salary up to £50,000, along with a range of benefits including a pension scheme and private medical cover. This is a hybrid role with flexible working arrangements available.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary

Discretionary company bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Private medical cover

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Proven track record of project/release management in large projects following an Agile delivery approach.
• Foundation level accredited and making progress towards practitioner level in PM or Change qualification.
• Strong stakeholder management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor release progress during daily stand-ups.
• Manage release status communications with key stakeholders.
• Ensure release readiness for pre-production and production checkpoints.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Agile delivery

Cloud release management

Communication skills

Education

Prince2 practitioner

ITIL certification

Job description

A leading insurance company in Bolton is seeking a Release Manager for a 12-month fixed term contract. The role involves coordinating release progress, managing communications with stakeholders, and ensuring release readiness. Candidates should have project management experience and familiarity with Agile methodologies. The position offers a competitive salary up to £50,000, along with a range of benefits including a pension scheme and private medical cover. This is a hybrid role with flexible working arrangements available.