Cofinity-X

Release Manager

Cofinity-X

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Köln • Germany

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About the role

  • Supervise, plan and coordinate the release management process, ensuring smooth communication and collaboration between development teams, quality assurance, product management, and other stakeholders
  • Create and manage detailed release plans, including the coordination of resources, schedules, and dependencies
  • Continuously review and improve existing release processes, while introducing new tools and methods to streamline and enhance operations
  • Work closely with the QA team to ensure that quality standards are met and maintained throughout the release cycle
  • Identify and manage risks and issues that could impact the release process, ensuring project success
  • Coordinate communication with stakeholders, including providing regular status reports and conducting release readiness reviews
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with a wide network of stakeholders across various geographies, fostering clear and coherent dialogue regarding release management

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and/or at least 4 years of professional experience in IT and release management
  • Proven experience in release management, software development, or IT operations
  • Strong understanding of software development, deployment pipelines, and relevant tools (e.g., Jira, GitHub)
  • Experience working closely with QA teams, with a solid understanding of quality assurance and testing processes
  • A background in QA and the ability to manage and coordinate cross-product QA is advantageous
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical details and coordinate between diverse teams and stakeholders
  • Experienced in conflict resolution, able to address team challenges and make strong decisions
  • Skilled at identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies
  • Fluent in English with strong written and verbal communication skills
Benefits
  • Hybrid working model
  • Balanced work-life arrangement with flexible working hours
  • Annual training budget for continuous professional and personal development (EUR 1,500)
  • Free choice of hardware
  • Monthly lunch subsidy (up to EUR 112)
  • Deutschlandticket and JobRad (company bike) for environmentally friendly mobility options
  • Workation — opportunity to work remotely from different locations within the EU
  • Company-sponsored pension scheme (bAV)
  • Regular team events to strengthen cohesion and foster a positive working atmosphere
  • A modern office with an impressive view of Cologne Cathedral
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
release managementsoftware developmentdeployment pipelinesquality assurancetesting processesrisk managementconflict resolutionmitigation strategies
Soft Skills
communication skillsinterpersonal skillsteam coordinationstakeholder managementdecision making
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeMaster’s degree