Mandatory Skills
• Cross-Functional Release Coordination & Stakeholder Management
• Backend CI/CD & Release Pipeline Expertise
• Mobile Release Lifecycle (iOS + Android + Store Constraints)
Overview
We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Release Manager to oversee the end-to-end release lifecycle of our native mobile applications (iOS and Android) and supporting backend services. This role bridges Product and Engineering, driving high-quality, reliable, and clearly communicated releases.
The ideal candidate is technically competent, detail-oriented, and an exceptional communicator who can coordinate across multiple teams, manage dependencies, and drive continuous improvement in release processes.
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Key Responsibilities
Release Planning & Coordination
• Own and manage the release calendar across iOS, Android, and backend platforms
• Coordinate release scope with Product Managers, Engineering Leads, QA, and Ops
• Ensure alignment on priorities, timelines, and dependencies across teams
• Facilitate release readiness reviews and go/no-go decisions
Execution & Delivery
• Oversee end-to-end release execution, including build, testing, and deployment phases
• Coordinate mobile app submissions (Apple App Store & Google Play)
• Manage backend release deployments, ensuring compatibility with mobile versions
• Ensure versioning, tagging, and branching strategies are followed consistently
Stakeholder Communication
• Act as the central point of communication for all release-related activities
• Provide clear, timely updates on release status, risks, and issues
• Translate technical details into business-friendly communication for Product and stakeholders
• Maintain release documentation, notes, and post-release summaries
Risk & Issue Management
• Identify, track, and mitigate release risks and dependencies
• Coordinate resolution of blocking issues and incidents during release cycles
• Lead rollback planning and execution where required
Quality & Process Improvement
• Drive continuous improvement of release management processes and tooling
• Implement and maintain best practices for CI/CD pipelines and automation
• Partner with QA to ensure robust testing and release quality gates
• Analyse release performance metrics and recommend improvements
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Key Skills & Experience
Technical Competence
• Strong understanding of mobile app development lifecycles (iOS & Android)
• Familiarity with backend systems, APIs, and deployment processes
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, CircleCI)
• Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git branching strategies)
• Understanding of app store release processes and guidelines
Communication & Organisation
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to coordinate multiple teams and manage competing priorities
• Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail
• Comfortable facilitating meetings and driving alignment across teams
Collaboration
• Proven experience working closely with Product and Engineering teams
• Ability to bridge technical and non-technical stakeholders effectively
• Strong influencing skills without direct authority
Problem Solving
• Proactive in identifying risks and resolving issues quickly
• Calm under pressure, especially during critical release windows
• Strong analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
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Preferred Experience
• Experience in mobile-first or consumer-facing applications
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Experience managing simultaneous multi-platform releases
• Exposure to monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Sentry, logs, dashboards)
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Success Measures
• Predictable, on-time releases with minimal disruption
• Reduced release-related incidents and rollbacks
• Improved release cycle efficiency and automation
• High stakeholder satisfaction with communication and delivery
