Release Manager

Job description

Position Description:

This role is hybrid and requires you to be at our downtown Toronto and/or Client office at a minimum 2 days per week - subject to change at any time. 

Your future duties and responsibilities:

1. Leads the execution of day-to-day project and task-oriented work efforts and meeting customer expectations for contracted time, cost and specification definitions
2. Leads and coordinates communication with all areas of the enterprise required to set up infrastructure/technical environment required for the project delivery.
3. Leads the operational readiness activities for the project.
4. Negotiates IT project requirements (i.e., deadlines, budgets, resources, etc.).Builds and maintains solid, professional working relationships with peers within the project management and business lines.
5. Meets scheduled milestones to ensure project/program objectives are met in a timely manner, has an in-depth knowledge of the principles, theories, practices and techniques for managing the activities related to planning, managing and implementing software solutions
6. Creates implementation strategy and documents the steps in the implementation checklist.
7. Manages Releases and emergency changes (ECRs) from start to finish. 

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

1. 5+ years of experience in IT, software development, or project/program management

2. 2–3+ years of experience specifically in release management, change management, or DevOps environments

3. Experience managing releases in Agile / Scrum / SAFe environments

4. Experience working in cross-functional teams (Dev, QA, Ops, Business)

️ Technical Skills

1. Strong understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

2. Knowledge of CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitLab)

"CGI is providing a reasonable estimate of the pay range for this role. The determination of this range includes factors such as skill set level, geographic market, experience and training, and licenses and certifications. Compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $95,000–$145,000. This role is an existing vacancy."

Skills:

·  Client Management
·  Delivery Management
·  Operations (Intelligence)
·  Project Management
·  Service Strategy Management
·  Financial Services

What you can expect from us:

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

At CGI, we value the strength that diversity brings and are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone belongs. We collaborate with our clients to build more inclusive communities and empower all CGI partners to thrive. As an equal-opportunity employer, being able to perform your best during the recruitment process is important to us. If you require an accommodation, please inform your recruiter.

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