Deputy Manager_Release Manager_Pune

## Who we are\n\nVOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value for customers by delivering intelligent solutions through Talent, Technology \u0026 Transformation. \nAs the largest shared services organisation in the global telco industry with 30,000 FTE, our portfolio of next-generation solutions and services are designed in partnership with customers across Vodafone Group, local markets, and partner markets to simplify and drive growth. With our strategic partner Accenture, we work alongside our Vodafone customers, other Telco and tech companies to drive transformation, meet the challenges of our industry and ensure we stay relevant and resilient. This partnership is a unique, industry-first model which brings together the best of in-house and 3rd party capability. \nWe work with customers across 28 countries from 10 VOIS locations: Albania, Egypt, Hungary, India, Romania, Spain, Turkey, UK, Germany, Ireland, and with a network of teams in Czech Republic, Italy, Greece, and Portugal. \n#VOIS #BeUnrivalled #CreateTheFuture\n\n## About this Role\n\nWe are seeking a Release Management professional to oversee end-to-end release planning, scheduling, execution, and post\u2011deployment support. The individual will collaborate closely with product management, development, QA, and operations teams to ensure smooth, timely, and high\u2011quality releases across digital and IT environments.\n\n## What you will do\n\n * Coordinate release planning by working with product management, development, and QA teams to define scope, timelines, and requirements.\n * Develop and maintain release calendars, ensuring alignment across teams and managing inter\u2011dependencies.\n * Communicate release plans and expectations to a wide range of stakeholders, ensuring transparency and readiness.\n * Identify and mitigate risks that may affect release timelines or quality.\n * Oversee the complete release lifecycle\u2014from build and test to deployment and monitoring.\n * Support post\u2011release activities, including issue resolution and performance monitoring.\n * Identify opportunities to optimise release processes and drive continuous improvement.\n * Advocate for and contribute ideas towards automation solutions, including CI/CD pipeline integration.\n * Track and report key release metrics to support decision-making.\n * Resolve conflicts or issues arising during release cycles.\n\n\n\n## Who you are\n\n * You possess ITIL, Scrum Master, or DevOps certifications.\n * You have strong knowledge of software development lifecycles, release management, project management, and Agile/DevOps methodologies.\n * You bring 8\u201310 years of experience in relevant technology and release environments.\n * You are familiar with CI/CD tools, version control systems, and related technologies (e.g., GIT, Jenkins).\n * You demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities and can address challenges across build, test, and deployment stages.\n * You have excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.\n * For senior responsibilities, you bring leadership abilities that facilitate cross-team collaboration.\n\n\n\n## Not a Perfect Fit?\n\nConcerned you may not meet every requirement? Vodafone is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align exactly with every aspect of the job description, you are encouraged to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or another opportunity, and the recruitment team will support you in exploring where your skills fit best.\n\n## What\u2019s in it for you\n\n * Exposure to cross-functional collaboration across product, development, QA, and operations teams.\n * Opportunities to influence and enhance release processes for business-critical platforms.\n * Experience working with industry\u2011standard CI/CD tools and modern engineering practices.\n * A chance to drive automation and continuous improvement initiatives.\n * A collaborative environment that supports personal and professional growth.\n\n\n\n## What skills you will learn\n\n * Advanced skills in release orchestration and risk management.\n * Enhanced capability in automation and CI/CD pipeline optimisation.\n * Improved cross-team communication and stakeholder engagement.\n * Strengthened analytical and problem\u2011solving approaches to complex technology challenges.\n * Exposure to Agile and DevOps best practices at scale.\n\n\n\n## VOIS Equal Opportunity Employer Commitment\n\nVodafone recognises and celebrates the value of diversity in building a workforce that reflects the customers and communities it serves. No form of discrimination is tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to, discrimination based on race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, citizenship, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, neurodiversity, social origin, cultural background, marital or civil partnership status, or socio-economic background.\n\n## Join Us\n\nAt Vodafone, we\u2019re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it\u0027s our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this. \nWe challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together. \nWith us, you can be truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.\n\n## Alert\n\nApply for Vodafone jobs only through the official Vodafone Careers website to avoid job scams and fraud. \n#JDEnhancedByTARA\n\n## Follow us on social media and #StayConnected\n\n * LinkedIn: VOIS on LinkedIn\n * Facebook: VOIS on Facebook\n * Instagram: VOIS on Instagram\n\n\n