Release Manager

Role
:
Change and Release Manager

Length
: 12 Months

Rate
: 512 per day via umbrella

Location
: 1 day per week in London

CANDIDATES MUST BE SOLE UK NATIONALS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE OPPORTUNITY

• Own and manage the end‑to‑end release lifecycle, from planning through to deployment and post‑release review.
• Ensure effective planning and coordination of releases across teams and stakeholders.
• Maintain delivery momentum by proactively identifying risks, dependencies, and blockers.
• Ensure releases are aligned with business priorities and timelines.

• Own and manage the end‑to‑end release lifecycle, from planning through to deployment and post‑release review.
• Ensure effective planning and coordination of releases across teams and stakeholders.
• Maintain delivery momentum by proactively identifying risks, dependencies, and blockers.
• Ensure releases are aligned with business priorities and timelines.

• Promote and embed Agile and Lean methodologies across delivery teams.
• Coach and mentor team members on the effective use of Agile and Lean tools and techniques.
• Encourage continuous improvement and iterative delivery practices.
• Help teams remain focused on high‑value outcomes.

• Build, maintain, and support high‑performing delivery teams.
• Foster collaboration, motivation, and accountability within the team.
• Identify and remove impediments to enable smooth delivery.
• Facilitate communication and alignment across cross‑functional teams.

• Act as a key interface between technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Communicate release plans, progress, risks, and issues clearly and effectively.
• Ensure transparency and alignment with business and delivery objectives.

• Support commercial considerations related to delivery, ensuring value for money.
• Contribute to financial management activities, including budgeting, forecasting and tracking delivery costs.
• Ensure delivery aligns with contractual and commercial expectations.

• Establish, maintain, and optimise release management processes.
• Ensure processes are practical, effective, and consistently applied.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across delivery practices.

• Maintain a holistic lifecycle perspective, ensuring smooth transitions between stages of delivery.
• Lead release planning activities, balancing scope, time, and resources.
• Ensure dependencies across teams and systems are effectively managed.

• Strong experience in Release Management, Delivery Management or similar roles.
• Proven knowledge of Agile and Lean methodologies (e.g. Scrum, Kanban).
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage complex delivery environments with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for non‑technical audiences.
• Experience in financial and commercial management within delivery contexts.
• Proven ability to lead, coach and motivate cross‑functional teams.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a proactive approach to removing blockers.

• Results‑driven with a strong focus on delivery outcomes.
• Collaborative and team‑oriented mindset.
• Adaptable and resilient in fast‑paced environments.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Effective decision‑making and prioritisation skills.