Release Manager Hybrid – Watford 3 days per week£450pd – Outside IR356 month initial contractWe are seeking an experienced Release Manager to work on a large testing programme supporting a well-known, leading brand.Some responsibilities of this Release Manager role are:Forward plan the release windows and cycles across a portfolio Manage risks and resolves issues that affect release scope, schedule, and quality.Measure and monitor progress to ensure application releases are delivered on time and within budget, and that they meet or exceed expectations.Coordinate release content and effort based on the service request backlog, pending service requests, third party applications, or operating system updates. Communicate all key project plans, commitments, and changes including requirements, QA plans, schedule, and scope changes.Conduct Release Readiness reviews, Milestone Reviews, and Business Go/No-Go reviews.It is integral you have the following experience within a Release Manager role:Owning release delivery of code and configuration for production environmentsSupported cutover activities from a release management perspectiveImplemented control processes, owning the handover from test to production environmentsEssential Requirements:Ability to work with dynamic onsite and remote based teamsAble to work onsite in Watford 3 days per weekFull right to work in the UKExcellent communication skillsThis contract role is supporting an extensive testing programme and requires 3 days onsite in Watford per week. If you are not able to accommodate this, please don’t apply.