Senior Release Manager

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At Avenga, we believe that human creativity empowers technology that matters. Operating globally, our 6000+ specialists provide a full spectrum of services, including business and tech advisory, enterprise solutions, CX, UX and UI design, managed services, product development, and software development.

We are looking for an experienced professional with a background in release management, backlog management, and Scrum Master practices to join our team part-time. There is also an opportunity to take on an additional short-term Project Manager assignment for a few months, combining into a full-time role.

• Experience in release management, backlog management, and working as a Scrum Master
• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) and facilitating team ceremonies
• Ability to plan and execute releases (release-by-feature) in line with business and compliance requirements
• Experience in backlog prioritization and coordinating dependencies across teams
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with enterprise-level stakeholders
• Proactive approach to removing impediments and driving continuous process improvement

• Plan and execute releases using a release-by-feature strategy, aligned with business and compliance requirements
• Facilitate Scrum/Kanban ceremonies (Daily Standup, Release Planning, Review, Retro) in a hybrid agile setup
• Manage and prioritize backlog, balancing sprint cadence with incoming demand flow
• Coordinate dependencies and scale governance/compliance checks based on demand size and business area
• Liaise between delivery team and business/enterprise stakeholders on release scope, timing, and risk
• Remove impediments and drive continuous improvement of team ceremonies and release flow

At Avenga, everyone matters. We provide equal opportunities in recruitment, career development, and leadership, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or any other characteristic. We are committed to fostering a work environment where our diverse community of employees, candidates, and business partners actively shapes our growth. By bringing together people from different backgrounds and experiences, we build a workplace where everyone feels free to be themselves while honoring the boundaries of others.