Release Manager

Overview

Individually we are people, but together we are Aviva. Individually these are just words, but together they are our Values – Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence. We are looking for a positive, resourceful and inventive Release Manager to join our Application Support and Release team. A Release Manager plays a crucial role in the software development lifecycle, ensuring that software products are delivered smoothly and safely. If you're passionate about driving successful software releases and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you! Join our team as a Release Manager and play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality products that make a difference. If you're ready to take on new challenges, collaborate with talented professionals, and contribute to innovative projects, apply now and be part of our exciting journey. Your expertise could be the key to our next big success!

What You’ll Do

• Planning and Coordination : Plan the release of project deliverables and release-related activities, coordinating with various teams such as project management, software development, quality engineering, and operations where applicable.
• Leading the Release Process : This includes scheduling, planning, and controlling the delivery process. They are responsible for the release management lifecycle, which involves managing releases across multiple applications, lines of business and programs.
• Execution and Monitoring : They lead and coordinate Go-Live activities working with Release engineers to include the execution of deployment plans and checklists. They also monitor progress, manage risks, and resolve conflicts to ensure successful product releases and protecting service for Aviva's customers.
• Continuous Improvement : Release Managers continually work towards improving the release process, conducting release readiness reviews, milestone reviews, and business go / no-go reviews and audits.
• Documentation and Communication : Work with Release Engineers and Platform teams to produce deployment run books and implementation plans, handle key information such as build and release procedures, dependencies, etc.
• Collaboration : Collaborates efficiently and effectively with several partners including internal and external Infrastructure, Development, DevOps and Business teams to drive deliverables.

What You’ll Bring

What You’ll Get

This job advertisement is for a new vacancy which has been posted both internally & externally. Aviva Canada may use AI (Artificial Intelligence) tools to assist us throughout the recruitment process to screen, assess or select applicants for a position. Aviva Canada welcomes applications from all qualified individuals and has a process in place to provide accommodations for persons with disabilities at all stages of the hiring process and during employment. If you require an accommodation during the interview or hiring process, please contact your Aviva Talent Acquisition Partner so that an appropriate accommodation can be arranged.

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