Junior Release Coordinator

Division: Group Business Solutions (GBS)

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Release Coordinator to support the coordination and execution of release activities, primarily focused on EB mainframe-related launches. This role involves cross-functional collaboration, planning, and monitoring to ensure smooth and timely deployments across Release Acceptance Testing, pre-production, and production environments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Scope Monitoring & Risk Assessment

• Ensure all items within scope are properly registered in the release plan.
• Evaluate the impact of scope changes (e.g., late additions/removals) on timelines and planning.
• Provide decisions based on risk assessments to maintain release stability.

Mainframe Launch Scenario & Change Management

• Consolidate inputs from various teams to build and maintain the mainframe launch scenario.
• Deliver the consolidated scope through to production.

Non-Regression Testing Oversight

• Monitor and follow up on non-regression testing for mainframe components.
• Ensure timely execution and issue resolution in collaboration with test environment managers, testers, and developers.

Pre-production & Production Launch Execution

• Execute mainframe launches in pre-production and production environments.
• Ensure all prerequisites are met (timeline, staffing, dependencies).
• Weekend availability required (1 per month, alternating with team members).

Flexibility & Change Management

• Adapt to changing priorities and manage last-minute adjustments to release plans.
• Minimize disruption to timelines and quality.

Release Manager Back-Up

• Assist the Release Manager with coordination activities involving Epic Delivery owners and business stakeholders.

Continuous improvement

• Identify inefficiencies and propose enhancements to release processes.
• Participate in post-release reviews.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate release documentation.
• Report on release activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in IT release coordination, software deployment, or mainframe operations.
• Solid understanding of software development and testing lifecycles.
• Experience in coordinating or executing release activities is a plus.
• Familiarity with mainframe tools (e.g., Changeman, DB2).
• Basic knowledge of CI/CD principles and tools is a plus.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage unexpected changes calmly.
• Meticulous and detail-oriented approach.
• Curious and improvement-driven mindset.
• Collaborative spirit in cross-functional environments.
• Proficiency in ServiceNow, Excel, Azure DevOps (TFS).
• Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn and grow within the release management domain.

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