Release / Department Manager- Remote - Halifax, Canada - NTT DATA

NTT DATA

Verified Company

Halifax, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Req ID:227845

We are currently seeking a Release / Department Manager

REMOTE to join our team in Halifax, Nova Scotia (CA-NS), Canada (CA).

Release Manager isresponsible for scheduling, planning, and controlling the software's development and delivery process. Additionally, department management responsibilities for team leadership are required. Working and coordinating across the developers, project managers, customer and across numerous integrated departments.

Day to Day job Duties:
(what this person will do on a daily/weekly basis)

Experienced in leading and guiding others on crossfunctional projects outside of their own department.
Emphasis on migration project release planning and coordination across teams.
Produce Schedules, Domain Deployment Plans and Implementation Plans
Manage relationships and coordinate work between different teams in a virtual disparate environment.
Weekly Release Reporting and leadership communications.
Communicate release details and schedules to the Business as required
Conduct Release Readiness reviews, Milestone Reviews, and Business Go/No-Go reviews

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous release and/or project management experience, (Solid understanding of project management principles preferred)
Experience in information systems operations environment in systems analysis or development
Demonstrated ability to coordinate crossfunctional work teams toward task completion
Demonstrated effective leadership and analytical skills
Advanced knowledge of software development lifecycle
Advanced written and verbal communication skills are a must
General PC knowledge including Microsoft Office expert level knowledge of Excel, working Knowledge of Access

Degree:
Bachelor's in computer science or equivalent work experience.

Nice to Have; (But not a must)

Formal training in project management practices preferred.
PMP Certification

Basic Qualifications
Minimum 8 years of previous release and/or project management experience

About NTT DATA Services
**NTT DATA Services is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regarding to race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter so that we may connect you with the appropriate team.