We are seeking an experienced Release Manager to support a large-scale data and analytics programme within a secure government environment. The role sits within the Minerva platform team and will focus on increasing release management capacity to deliver critical enhancements to the Self-Assessment (SA) Registration Risking initiative.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage the end-to-end release process across development, test, and production environments.
* Coordinate with development, testing, and operations teams to ensure timely and quality software releases.
* Maintain configuration management standards using manifest files and structured release artefacts.
* Oversee packaging and deployment of SAS DI code (SPKs) and Oracle artefacts (clear-text files).
* Support migration activities from SAS 9.4 to SAS Viya 4, leveraging CI/CD practices.
* Facilitate release readiness reviews, go/no-go decisions, and post-release retrospectives.
* Ensure traceability and auditability of all release components and decisions.
Essential Skills & Experience:
* Proven experience as a Release Manager supporting large-scale or complex programmes.
* Strong technical background in SAS Enterprise Guide, SAS Data Integration, and SAS Viya.
* Experience working with Oracle environments and CI/CD pipelines.
* Excellent understanding of configuration management and the software testing lifecycle.
* Strong communication and coordination skills across technical and non-technical teams.
Due to the nature of the role, the successful candidate will have a valid SC Clearance prior to the start.