Release Manager
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Manage release planning, build and deployment, quality assurance, localisation, incident management, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure successful software releases.
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Release Planning & Scheduling
- Own and maintain the release calendar, aligning studio priorities, testing milestones, and external deadlines.
- Track release scope, dependencies, and risks using JIRA.
- Partner with the QA Manager to ensure test phases, certification, and sign-off are fully integrated into release plans.
Build & Deployment Management
- Manage release build pipelines, ensuring stable, validated builds are delivered to internal teams and external platforms.
- Oversee store submissions and full store propagation across Apple App Store, Google Play, and other distribution channels.
- Ensure compliance with platform guidelines, submission requirements, and versioning standards.
- Identify, track, and resolve build, environment, or deployment blockers.
Quality Assurance & Release Reporting
- Work closely with QA teams using TestRail to validate release readiness, including regression, performance, and compliance testing.
- Produce clear, professional release reports for stakeholders, covering test coverage, risk assessments, and go/no-go status.
- Ensure rollback, hotfix, and recovery procedures are defined and ready when required.
Localisation Management
- Coordinate localisation testing and sign-off across all supported languages and regions.
- Ensure translated content is accurate, culturally appropriate, and fully integrated into release builds.
- Partner with QA and localisation vendors to validate functionality and user experience across locales.
Incident Management & Communication
- Monitor releases during submission and launch windows, providing real-time incident reporting to relevant stakeholders.
- Communicate incident impact, mitigation actions, and resolution timelines clearly and concisely.
- Maintain incident logs and contribute to post-mortems and root-cause analysis.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Act as the primary point of contact for release status and readiness across development, QA, and leadership teams.
- Facilitate release reviews and retrospectives to capture lessons learned and improve processes.
- Ensure consistent, transparent communication throughout the release lifecycle.
External & Compliance Oversight
- Coordinate with third-party partners (e.g. cybersecurity, audit, or holding group teams) to meet compliance and security requirements.
- Monitor changes to platform policies (Apple, Google) and adapt release practices accordingly.
Continuous Improvement
- Drive efficiency and reliability through automation and CI/CD improvements.
- Champion best practices to reduce release cycle times and improve release quality.
- Maintain up-to-date documentation for release processes, standards, and compliance requirements.
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