RELEASE MANAGER - SPORTS BETTING TECHNOLOGY

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We are hiring for our client, a leading B2B online betting platform that specializes in providing an unparalleled user experience.
Their platform offers a dynamic lobby with micro-betting options.
As they continue to innovate in the industry, we are supporting to expand of their engineering team.
About the Role As a Release Manager specializing in sports betting technology, you'll be responsible for overseeing the planning, scheduling, and coordination of software releases, ensuring successful deployment and delivery of high-quality products to customers.
Your expertise in release management and attention to detail will be crucial in driving operational efficiency and minimizing risks associated with software releases.
Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain the release management process, policies, and procedures, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and organizational goals.
Coordinate release planning activities, including defining release scope, scheduling release milestones, and identifying dependencies across development, testing, and deployment phases.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product management, engineering, quality assurance, and operations to prioritize release activities and ensure timely delivery of software releases.
Define and implement release readiness criteria and validation processes, ensuring that all necessary testing, documentation, and approvals are completed prior to release deployment.
Manage release communication and stakeholder engagement, providing regular updates on release status, risks, and issues, and coordinating release activities with internal and external stakeholders.
Monitor release performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs), analyzing trends and identifying opportunities for process improvement and optimization.
Develop and maintain release calendars, release schedules, and release notes, documenting release activities and outcomes for future reference and audit purposes.
Lead post-release reviews and retrospectives, gathering feedback from stakeholders and team members to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement in the release process.
Requirements Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
Advanced degree or relevant certification is a plus.
Proven experience in release management or software delivery roles, with a track record of successfully managing software releases in a fast-paced environment.
Strong understanding of release management principles, methodologies, and best practices, with experience implementing release management processes and tools.
Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet tight deadlines.
Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and continuous improvement, with the ability to identify risks and issues and develop effective mitigation strategies.
Experience in the sports betting or gaming industry is highly desirable, with a passion for technology and innovation.
Ability to thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environment, with a proactive and results-oriented approach to work.
Benefits Competitive salary, with potential for higher compensation based on candidate fit.
Private health insurance and additional benefits to be disclosed.
Flexible work schedule with remote options and eventual transition to hybrid.
Access to gym facilities and modern meeting rooms in the Tibidabo area of Barcelona.
Opportunity to join a dynamic team and contribute to the growth of a well-funded startup.