Head of Release Management - 6-Month Contract (Inside IR35) Location: London (Hybrid) My client, a leading investment bank is looking for a Head of Release Management for a greenfield role to establish and mature a centralised release and environment management function across EMEA. This is a unique opportunity to shape strategy and drive transformation toward Continuous Delivery (CD) and DevOps practices. Key Responsibilities Define and implement a multi-year roadmap for release and environment management. Own end-to-end release lifecycle governance aligned with SDLC and regulatory standards. Ensure compliance with DORA, FCA/PRA, and ISO 27001. Oversee non-production environments, enforce lifecycle policies, and maintain audit-ready controls. Build and lead a high-performing team, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement. Essential Experience Proven leadership in release and environment management within financial services/banking. DORA compliance and regulatory frameworks a strong plus Expertise in CI/CD toolchains, DevOps principles, and modern architecture (microservices, cloud-native). Familiarity with ITIL, scaled agile frameworks (SAFe), and SDLC methodologies. Please apply with your updated CV if the role is of interest