IT Senior Release Coordinator

Job Overview:

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain release plan in alignment with LPL release management practices
• Plan, schedule, and control the release lifecycle, including scheduling, coordinating, and managing release activities from development to production.
• Collaborate closely with development, quality assurance, operations, and business teams to ensure release readiness and successful deployment.
• Manage risks and resolve issues that affect release scope, schedule, and quality.
• Conduct release readiness reviews, milestone reviews, and business go/no-go reviews.
• Communicate release details and schedules to the organization and key stakeholders.
• Define and report on key release metrics and KPIs, providing insights for continuous improvement.
• Ensure that all releases adhere to change management protocols and security best practices.
• Facilitate post-release reviews and lessons learned sessions to identify areas for process enhancement.
• Oversee the management of release environments and ensure their configuration aligns with release requirements.
• Drive the automation of release processes where feasible to improve efficiency and reduce errors.
• What are we looking for?
• We’re looking for strong collaborators who deliver exceptional client experiences and thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented environments. Our ideal candidates pursue greatness, act with integrity, and are driven to help our clients succeed. We value those who embrace creativity, continuous improvement, and contribute to a culture where we win together and create and share joy in our work.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in IT Release Management, Project Management, or a similar role within a large enterprise, preferably in the financial services industry.
• Proven experience with release management tools and methodologies (e.g., Jira, DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab, ITIL).
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles (SDLC) and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple releases concurrently.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• ITIL Foundation certification is required; ITIL Intermediate or Expert certification preferred.
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Preferred Qualifications

• ITIL Foundation certification is required; ITIL Intermediate or Expert certification preferred.