"JD Below - Expr - 7 to 9 Yrs
Cluster Release Manager
Introduction
The Cluster Release Manager will play a critical role in enabling end-to-end coordination of
integrated software deliveries across 25 interdependent value chains (similar to projects)
within a major transformation programme at Julius Baer.
This individual will be part of the Release Management Team and ensures that all relevant
processes related to Release Management such as Release Planning, Dependency
Management, Deployment Management, Release Note Creation, Quality Gate Adherence
and Communication are correctly performed.
Operating in a highly matrixed environment, the Cluster Release Manager will act as a
central orchestrator between different stakeholders on different levels (senior management,
project leads, technical teams, testing groups, application leads, infrastructure providers, and
business stakeholders to deliver coordinated, traceable, and quality-assured releases.
Additionally, this role also requires the willingness to work extra hours and weekends
overwatching specific activities such as Data Refresh or Dress Rehearsal Activities.
Key Responsibilities
Responsible for the Release Management discipline for up to 5 projects in parallel
(together with Release Coordinator)
Develop and maintain a comprehensive release plan aligned with delivery timelines,
dependencies, risk profiles, and environment availability.
Coordinate all aspects of release management execution across multiple projects and
suppliers, ensuring alignment with enterprise change management principles
Chair regular release coordination meetings with stakeholders to track progress, resolve
blockers, and manage risks.
Ensure full traceability from requirements → design → development → test cases →
defects → deployments, leveraging tools such as JIRA, Confluence, or similar ALM
platforms.