Manager - Build & Release Management

Job Title: Director of Build, Deploy, and Release Management

Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & Mentorship:

• Lead, manage, and mentor engineers specializing in build, deployment, and release management
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment
• Conduct performance reviews and provide growth feedback
• Recruit, onboard, and retain top talent

Strategy & Planning:

• Define and implement the strategy for build, deploy, and release management aligned with technology and business goals
• Develop and maintain comprehensive process documentation
• Establish and track KPIs for team performance
• Identify and mitigate risks to the software delivery pipeline

Process Optimization & Automation:

• Improve efficiency through automation and optimization initiatives
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps)
• Develop monitoring and alerting systems for issue detection
• Promote DevOps principles and practices organization-wide

Infrastructure Management:

• Collaborate with infrastructure and security teams to ensure deployment stability and security
• Oversee configuration and maintenance of build servers and environments
• Maintain security protocols across the software delivery lifecycle

Collaboration & Communication:

• Communicate effectively with stakeholders in engineering, product management, and operations
• Address conflicts or roadblocks in the software delivery process
• Engage in cross-functional initiatives to enhance software development and delivery processes