Job
- Level
- Experienced
- Job Field
- Project, Test/QA
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Contract Type
- Permanent employment
- Location
- Cologne
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
Job Summary
In this role, you will supervise the release management process, coordinate with development and QA, create release plans, identify risks, and foster collaboration among stakeholders.
Job Technologies
Your role in the team
- Supervise, plan and coordinate the release management process ensuring smooth communication and collaboration between development teams, quality assurance, product management, and other stakeholders.
- Create and manage detailed release plans, including the coordination of resources, schedules, and dependencies.
- Continuously review and improve existing release processes, while introducing new tools and methods to streamline and enhance operations.
- Work closely with the QA team to ensure that quality standards are met and maintained throughout the release cycle.
- Identify and manage risks and issues that could impact the release process, ensuring project success.
- Coordinate communication with stakeholders, including providing regular status reports and conducting release readiness reviews.
- Build and maintain robust relationships with a wide network of stakeholders across various geographies, fostering clear and coherent dialogue regarding release management.
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Our expectations of you
Education
- Bachelor's or Master's degree and/or working experience of at least 4 years in IT and release management.
Qualifications
- Deep understanding of software development, deployment pipelines, and relevant tools (e.g. Jira, GitHub, etc.).
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to clearly articulate technical details and coordinate between diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Skill in identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies.
- Fluency in English with strong written and verbal communication skills.
Experience
- Proven experience in release management, software development, or IT operations.
- Experience working closely with QA teams, with a solid understanding of quality assurance and testing processes. A background in QA and ability to manage and coordinate cross product QA is advantageous.
- Experienced in conflict resolution addressing team challenges and strong decision-making abilities.
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What we offer
- Hybrid working model.
- Balanced work-life balance with flexible working hours.
- Annual training budget for continuous professional and personal development (€1,500).
- Free choice of hardware.
- Monthly lunch subsidy (up to 112 EUR).
- Germany Ticket and Job Bike for environmentally friendly mobility options.
- Workation to work remotely from different locations within the EU.
- We offer every employee a pension scheme (bAV) with company sponsorship.
- Regular team events to strengthen cohesion and foster a positive working atmosphere.
- A modern office with an impressive view of the Cologne Cathedral.
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Benefits
Work-Life-Integration
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Job Locations
This is your employer
Cofinity X GmbH
Cofinity-X GmbH, a joint venture based in Cologne, was established by leading companies in the automotive industry. The company focuses on data exchange and the development of digital platforms for small and medium-sized enterprises in the automotive sector. Cofinity-X provides innovative solutions within the Catena-X data ecosystem.
Description
- Company Type
- Startup
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Industry
- Vehicle Manufacturing, Supplier
Release Manager
- Location
- Cologne
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Diversity
- Open for all genders
- English Only
- English only required
