**About Persistent** We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what’s next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem. Our disruptor’s mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum. Persistent has been recognized across top industry platforms for innovation, leadership, and inclusion. We have delivered 21 sequential quarters of growth with $389.7M in Q1 FY26 revenue, up 3.9% Q-o-Q and 18.8% Y-o-Y growth. Our 25,000+ global team members, located in 18 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We have been named the fastest-growing Indian IT services brand in the “Brand Finance India 100” 2025 report. We were also cited as a Leader in the ISG Provider Lens™ 2025 for Digital Engineering Services 2025 and the Everest Group Talent Readiness for Next-generation Application Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2025 **About Position:** The Release Manager is responsible for overseeing the release lifecycle and managing both company's internal and external products. This includes planning, scheduling, coordinating, and ensuring the reliable delivery of software updates, new features, and enhancements across all product environments. To oversee the end-to-end release lifecycle across our global IT and digital platforms. This individual will be responsible for planning, scheduling, coordinating, and managing software releases, ensuring that new product features, enhancements, and fixes are delivered reliably and efficiently across environments. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of DevOps, Azure DevOps Pipelines, Dynamics 365, cloud-native solutions, and AI-driven operations (AIOps). The role requires close collaboration with development, QA, operations, and business teams to maintain release cadence, quality, and compliance across company’s enterprise systems. - **Role: Release Manager** - **Location: Remote** - **Experience: 5 to 8 YOE** - **Job Type: Fulltime** - **Skills: Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, cloud deployment practices, Dynamics 365, Power Platform or Salesforce release management, Kubernetes or Docker.** **What You'll Do:** *Release Planning & Coordination* - Own and manage the release calendar, aligning all development streams and product teams across business units. - Lead release planning sessions, defining scope, timelines, and resource dependencies. - Coordinate cross-functional teams (Development, QA, Infrastructure, Product, and Support) to ensure timely delivery. - Define and manage release readiness, go/no-go, and post-release review checkpoints. *Governance & Compliance* - Ensure all releases comply with Bio-Rad’s quality, security, and validation standards (GxP, SOX where applicable). - Maintain clear release documentation — version notes, deployment logs, and rollback procedures. - Chair the Change Advisory Board (CAB) and facilitate approvals for high-impact releases. - Track and report release metrics, including deployment success rate, change failure rate, and mean time to restore (MTTR). *DevOps & Automation Enablement* - Partner with DevOps engineers to enhance CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions. - Promote automation of build, test, and deployment processes for Dynamics 365, SAP, and cloud-native applications. - Support environment consistency through Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and automated configuration management. - Implement AI-assisted release validation and telemetry dashboards for predictive release insights. *Risk & Issue Management* - Identify and mitigate release-related risks and dependencies early in the lifecycle. - Establish rollback and contingency plans for critical systems. - Conduct post-release retrospectives and drive continuous improvement initiatives. *Stakeholder Communication* - Act as the central point of communication between engineering, QA, business, and leadership during releases. - Publish release status reports, dashboards, and executive summaries using Power BI or ServiceNow integration. - Partner with PMO to align release schedules with project milestones and strategic initiatives (e.g., Copilot, AI Ops, IT Expo). **Expertise You'll Bring:** *Required* - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field. - 5–8 years of experience in software or infrastructure release management. - Strong knowledge of Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud deployment practices. - Familiarity with Dynamics 365, Power Platform, or Salesforce release management. - Hands-on experience with version control (Git), branching strategies, and build orchestration. - Proven track record in governance, compliance, and change management for enterprise environments. - Excellent analytical, coordination, and communication skills. *Preferred* - Experience managing software releases in cloud environments such as Azure, including overseeing deployment processes and supporting containerized solutions using Kubernetes or Docker. - Proven ability to operate within regulated industries (such as medical device, biotechnology, or life sciences), ensuring compliance with relevant standards and guidelines. - Holds professional certifications relevant to release management, such as Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, ITIL v4 Foundation, or PMP/SAFe Agile Certification. **Benefits:** - 30 days Christmas bonus (Aguinaldo) - 13% Saving fund, capped to the law limit. - 12% Grocery coupons, capped to the law limit. - 12 vacation days first year + 6 floating days – number of vacation days increase according to seniority. - Annual performance evaluation with rewards and recognitions. - Up to USD 200 pre-approved annually for certifications relevant to the employee’s role. - Free courses available at internal platforms. - Major medical insurance (Spouse and children Included) - Minor medical insurance (Spouse and children Included) - Dental Insurance (Spouse and children Included) - Visual Insurance (Spouse and children Included) - Life insurance. - Preferential price on car insurance (car fleet) **Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:** Persistent Ltd. is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds. We offer hybrid work options and flexible working hours to accommodate various needs and preferences. Our office is equipped with accessible facilities, including adjustable workstations, ergonomic chairs, and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities. If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive. **Let’s unleash your full potential at Persistent** ***“Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.”***