Release Manager - Sports Betting Technology
Join us in revolutionizing the online betting industry with cutting-edge technology and unparalleled user experiences, shaping the future of digital entertainment one bet at a time!
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We are hiring for our client, a leading B2B online betting platform that specializes in providing an unparalleled user experience. Their platform offers a dynamic lobby with micro-betting options. As they continue to innovate in the industry, we are supporting to expand of their engineering team.
About the Role
As a Release Manager specializing in sports betting technology, you'll be responsible for overseeing the planning, scheduling, and coordination of software releases, ensuring successful deployment and delivery of high-quality products to customers. Your expertise in release management and attention to detail will be crucial in driving operational efficiency and minimizing risks associated with software releases.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the release management process, policies, and procedures, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and organizational goals.
- Coordinate release planning activities, including defining release scope, scheduling release milestones, and identifying dependencies across development, testing, and deployment phases.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product management, engineering, quality assurance, and operations to prioritize release activities and ensure timely delivery of software releases.
- Define and implement release readiness criteria and validation processes, ensuring that all necessary testing, documentation, and approvals are completed prior to release deployment.
- Manage release communication and stakeholder engagement, providing regular updates on release status, risks, and issues, and coordinating release activities with internal and external stakeholders.
- Monitor release performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs), analyzing trends and identifying opportunities for process improvement and optimization.
- Develop and maintain release calendars, release schedules, and release notes, documenting release activities and outcomes for future reference and audit purposes.
- Lead post-release reviews and retrospectives, gathering feedback from stakeholders and team members to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement in the release process.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field. Advanced degree or relevant certification is a plus.
- Proven experience in release management or software delivery roles, with a track record of successfully managing software releases in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong understanding of release management principles, methodologies, and best practices, with experience implementing release management processes and tools.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet tight deadlines.
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and continuous improvement, with the ability to identify risks and issues and develop effective mitigation strategies.
- Experience in the sports betting or gaming industry is highly desirable, with a passion for technology and innovation.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environment, with a proactive and results-oriented approach to work.
Benefits
- Competitive salary, with potential for higher compensation based on candidate fit.
- Private health insurance and additional benefits to be disclosed.
- Flexible work schedule with remote options and eventual transition to hybrid.
- Access to gym facilities and modern meeting rooms in the Tibidabo area of Barcelona.
- Opportunity to join a dynamic team and contribute to the growth of a well-funded startup.
- Locations
- Barcelona
- Remote status
- Temporarily Remote
Release Manager - Sports Betting Technology
Join us in revolutionizing the online betting industry with cutting-edge technology and unparalleled user experiences, shaping the future of digital entertainment one bet at a time!
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