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TRFI-26-06604
Release Manager
This Release Manager will oversee the end-to-end software release lifecycle, coordinating engineering, QA, operations, product, and business stakeholders across development, staging, and production. The core requirements are 10+ years in software delivery or related work, including at least 3 years in release management or a closely related delivery leadership role, German at C1 proficiency, and strong knowledge of release governance, ITIL, Agile and traditional delivery methods, CI/CD, version control, and modern deployment environments. Experience with tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, ArgoCD, Jira, Confluence, and ServiceNow is relevant; ITIL, Scrum, SAFe, or project management certifications are preferred. The structured experience band of 10–12 years is consistent with the description’s 10+ year requirement. The role is based in Germany and fixed-term; the work mode is not specified.
Position summary
- Location
- Germany
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Employment
- Full Time
- Experience
- Minimum 10 years and Maximum 12 years
Role overview
Why This Role Matters.
This Release Manager will oversee the end-to-end software release lifecycle, coordinating engineering, QA, operations, product, and business stakeholders across development, staging, and production. The core requirements are 10+ years in software delivery or related work, including at least 3 years in release management or a closely related delivery leadership role, German at C1 proficiency, and strong knowledge of release governance, ITIL, Agile and traditional delivery methods, CI/CD, version control, and modern deployment environments. Experience with tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, ArgoCD, Jira, Confluence, and ServiceNow is relevant; ITIL, Scrum, SAFe, or project management certifications are preferred. The structured experience band of 10–12 years is consistent with the description’s 10+ year requirement. The role is based in Germany and fixed-term; the work mode is not specified.
Your Impact
Deliver Enterprise Value
Help organisations solve complex business problems through modern technology, consulting expertise and measurable outcomes.
Collaboration
Work Across Teams
Collaborate with consultants, architects, engineers and client stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
Growth
Learn Continuously
Gain exposure to enterprise technologies, certifications, mentoring and real-world project experience.
Career Path
Grow With Ubique
Build a long-term consulting career with opportunities to take on greater responsibility and leadership over time.
Responsibilities
What You'll Be Doing.
Every role at Ubique contributes directly to solving meaningful business challenges for our clients.
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Lead Release Readiness Reviews, Go/No-Go checkpoints, and post-implementation reviews with cross-functional leadership.
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Define and enforce release standards, acceptance criteria, gate checks, and sign-off policies across the software delivery lifecycle (SDLC).
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Manage release packaging scope, validating that all committed user stories, defect fixes, and configuration changes are tracked and accounted for.
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Map and track complex technical and organizational dependencies across multiple agile scrum teams, shared services, and third-party vendors.
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Partner with Product Owners, Engineering Leads, and System Architects to negotiate scope adjustments when critical timeline conflicts or technical blockers occur.
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Liaise with Change Advisory Boards (CAB) to submit change requests, present deployment risk profiles, and secure operational approval.
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Coordinate deployment activities across geographically distributed engineering, operations, and testing teams.
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Author and govern comprehensive deployment runbooks, cutover schedules, communication matrices, and rollback plans.
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Supervise production deployments during scheduled maintenance windows, coordinating real-time troubleshooting if execution deviates from the runbook.
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Establish contingency procedures to trigger immediate rollbacks or emergency hotfix paths when production thresholds or smoke tests fail.
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Ensure clear, proactive communication to executive leadership and end-users regarding planned maintenance windows and service disruptions.
Technology stack
Tools & Technologies.
The platforms and technologies you'll use to build modern, enterprise-grade solutions.
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CI/CD
Required
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Jenkins
Required
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GitLab CI
Required
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GitHub Actions
Required
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Azure DevOps
Required
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ArgoCD
Required
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Git
Required
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Gitflow
Required
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Trunk-Based Development
Required
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Docker
Required
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Kubernetes
Required
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K8s
Required
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AWS
Required
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Microsoft Azure
Required
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Google Cloud
Required
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GCP
Required
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Jira
Required
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Confluence
Required
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ServiceNow
Required
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ITIL
Required
Requirements
Skills & Experience.
We value curiosity, collaboration and continuous learning. If you don't meet every requirement but believe you can make an impact, we'd still love to hear from you.
Essential
Required Qualifications
10+ years of experience in software delivery, DevOps, IT service operations, or project management
At least 3 years of dedicated Release Manager, Delivery Lead, or Release Train Engineer experience managing complex multi-team deployments
German language proficiency at C1 level
Release planning, governance, readiness reviews, Go/No-Go checkpoints, and release standards
Cross-team dependency, scope, change request, and stakeholder coordination
Deployment execution, runbooks, cutover schedules, rollback plans, and production risk mitigation
Knowledge of Agile methods including Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe, plus Waterfall or V-Model approaches
ITIL knowledge covering Change Management, Release and Deployment Management, and Service Validation
Hands-on familiarity with CI/CD tools and platforms
Working knowledge of Git version control and branching strategies
Understanding of containers and cloud environments including Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud
Proficiency with enterprise ticketing, portfolio, and documentation tools such as Jira, Confluence, and ServiceNow
Relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience
Preferred
Nice to Have
ITIL v3 or v4 Foundation certification
Certified ScrumMaster certification
SAFe Release Train Engineer certification
PMI-ACP or PMP certification
Crisis management and calm leadership during production outages
Stakeholder diplomacy and negotiation
Data-driven process optimization and reduction of manual deployment steps
Experience tracking Deployment Frequency, Change Failure Rate, Mean Time to Recovery, and Lead Time for Changes
What you'll gain
More Than Just A Job.
We're committed to helping every team member grow professionally, personally and technically while working on meaningful projects.
Global Exposure
Collaborate with international clients and multicultural teams on enterprise programmes.
Continuous Learning
Expand your expertise through mentoring, certifications and hands-on project experience.
Career Growth
Take ownership, develop leadership skills and grow your consulting career over time.
Flexible Working
Hybrid and remote collaboration designed around trust and delivering exceptional outcomes.
People First
Join a supportive culture where collaboration, respect and long-term relationships come first.
Enterprise Projects
Work on meaningful technology initiatives for leading organisations across industries.
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