North America Release Manager

Job description

Overview

At PepsiCo, we’re redefining what it means to be a consumer products company with a digital-first mindset, and our Global IT team is leading that charge. Our technology teams unlock digital capabilities, enhance cybersecurity safeguards, deliver data-driven insights, and create unmatched consumer and customer experiences.
Our culture is guided by the PepsiCo Way, which is a set of values that define our mission to win with purpose in the marketplace and act with integrity in everything we do. We’re creating smiles with every sip and every bite while advancing a sustainable, socially impactful agenda that promotes our goal of Winning with Purpose.
The Global IT team supports just that with our mission to create more smiles with every CLICK and every LIKE. Join our global, agile team and help us influence and drive PepsiCo’s digital transformation!

 

Learn more about our culture and life at PepsiCo: https://stories.pepsicojobs.com/

 

Please Note: This position is located in Mexico (Monterrey, Mexico City or Guadalajara)

Responsibilities

As a Release Manager at PepsiCo, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient release of software products and updates. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including development, testing, and operations, to facilitate the delivery of high-quality software to our customers. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual who is passionate about software release management and has a strong desire to grow in this field.

 

What will you be doing?

·  Support the North America release management process, including planning, coordination, and execution of IT releases.
·  Collaborate with development teams to understand release requirements and dependencies.
·  Assist in maintaining the release calendar, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information on release schedules.
·  Participate in release planning meetings and provide input on release scope and timelines.
·  Help in coordinating release activities, such as preparing release notes, creating deployment packages, and conducting pre-release testing.
·  Assist in managing release-related risks and issues, proactively identifying potential bottlenecks and implementing mitigation strategies.
·  Monitor release progress and communicate status updates to relevant stakeholders.
·  Collaborate with the testing team to ensure appropriate test environments are available and that necessary tests are executed during release cycles.
·  Contribute to the continuous improvement of the release management process by identifying opportunities for automation and streamlining.
·  Stay up-to-date with industry best practices and trends in release management.
Qualifications

Who are we looking for?

Qualifications:

·  Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
·  Strong understanding of software development life cycles and release management processes.
·  Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
·  Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with crossfunctional teams.
·  Attention to detail and a meticulous approach to work.
·  Self-motivated and proactive, with a willingness to learn and take on new challenges.
·  Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications (nice to have):

·  Previous experience or internship in release management or software development.
·  Familiarity with Agile and DevOps methodologies.
·  Knowledge of continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) processes and tools.
·  Relevant certifications in release management or related fields.

 

At PepsiCo, we believe in fostering a culture of growth and development. This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring release management professional to gain hands-on experience and build a strong foundation in the field. If you are passionate about software releases and want to contribute to the success of our products, we would love to hear from you.

 

 

What can you expect from us?

·  Competitive compensation package
·  A flexible work environment that promotes a healthy balance between personal and professional life
·  A dynamic and inclusive culture
·  A supportive team that will foster your professional growth and development
·  Opportunity to work with relevant projects worldwide
·  Opportunity to give back to the community with our volunteer programs

 

At PepsiCo, we are committed to providing equal development opportunities for all candidates for employment without exception of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, nationality, origin, or type of disability. We respect and value diversity as a workforce and innovation for the organization.