Release Manager

Job description

About the role We are seeking an experienced Release Manager to play a critical gatekeeper role across enterprise technology releases. This role partners closely with Development, Testing, Project Delivery, IT Operations and the EPMO to ensure high‑quality, low‑risk releases that protect business continuity and meet senior stakeholder expectations. You will provide confident leadership across complex release schedules, manage governance forums, and communicate clearly with senior IT and business leaders. This is a hands‑on role requiring strong operational discipline, influence, and the ability to manage up. Permanent | Full‑time: Location: Parramatta: What you’ll be responsible for: Strategic & Portfolio Release Management: - Establish and embed consistent release governance and processes across multiple portfolios and departments - Own the enterprise‑wide IT Release Calendar, coordinating inputs from multiple release managers and technology teams - Forward plan release windows and cycles across a complex portfolio - Prepare and deliver release reporting to Steering Committees and senior stakeholders - Negotiate, plan and manage release activities to meet delivery, risk and qualit...