Communicate release details and schedules to the stakeholders as required (Weekly/Bi-Weekly/Monthly).
Conduct Release Readiness reviews, Milestone Reviews, and Business Go/No-Go reviews.
Produce Deployment, Run Books and Implementation Plans.
Participate in CAB meetings to discuss release scope and/or roadblocks.
Manage risks and resolves issues that affect release scope, schedule and quality.
Coordinate the release schedule and resources required depending upon the third-party applications, defect backlogs, planned releases, and infrastructure updates.
Identify and report the risks that can delay the release.
Schedule the release readiness reviews before deployment and milestone reviews after each release.
Create plans for the implementation and deployment as per the release schedule.
Plan and give weekly updates on the release activities
Lead the Go-Live activities to deploy the software successfully.
Team up with relevant development teams responsible for building the automation tools used to develop and deploy the software.
Maintain documentation related to procedures on build and release, various notifications lists, and dependencies.
Make improvements in the methodologies used for configuration management and development of software that helps to find ways to use in configuration management.

Skills
Must have
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
Must have 5+ years of extensive experience in Release Management.
Banking domain experience (including Core Banking and Lending)
More than 10 years of experience in information systems operations environment in systems analysis or development.
Experience in planning and managing releases, prepare and manage release calendar and change management.
Strong Project management experience.
Advanced knowledge of software development lifecycle
Good Analytical and problem solving skills with good interpersonal, leadership, communication and presentation skills.
Strong experience in planning and managing deployment activities
Extensive experience in planning and managing deployment activities in cloud environment for a financial organisation.
Strong experience in planning and managing deployment activities
Experience in Project to BAU transition for the scheduled Releases.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional work teams toward task completion.
Demonstrated effective leadership and analytical skills.
Advanced written and verbal communication skills are a must.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us at us.nttdata.com.

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