Must have

• Release Manager

• Agile

• Release & deployment management

• Test & quality management

• Risk management & compliance

• Project coordination

• Stakeholder management

• Jira

• Azure DevOps

• CI/CD

• Jenkins

• GitLab CI

• Git

• Bitbucket

• Communication skills

• English (B2)

• German (B1)

Requirements description

Education & Experience

• Degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, or related field;
• or vocational training plus 5+ years relevant experience.
• 3–5 years of experience as a Release Manager.
• Proven experience in both agile and traditional project environments.

Technical Competencies

• Strong knowledge of:
  • Release & deployment management
  • Test & quality management
  • Risk management & compliance
  • Project coordination and stakeholder alignment
• Practical experience with:
  • Jira and/or Azure DevOps
  • CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI)
  • Version control systems (Git, Bitbucket)

Language Skills

• German: B2+
• English: B1+

Soft Skills

• Strong written & verbal communication
• Assertiveness and confidence in managing stakeholders
• Excellent time and self-management
• High sense of responsibility and ownership
• Proactive approach and initiative

Offer description

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Test Release Manager who will coordinate release planning, delivery, and execution across multiple subprojects. The role focuses on ensuring smooth test cycles, optimal use of testing windows, and high-quality, compliant releases. You will act as the central communication and coordination point for all project streams.

Your responsibilities

1. Release Planning & Coordination
2. Independently plan, manage, and monitor release activities.
3. Create and maintain the release calendar, manage timelines, dependencies, and cross-stream coordination.
4. Serve as the central contact point for all teams involved in builds, deployments, and test cycles.
5. Quality Assurance & Testing Readiness
6. Review test criteria, defect status, and release readiness prior to each release.

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