Release Manager – London (Hybrid) - Outside IR35 Day rate - 6 months
We're supporting a leading organisation in their search for an Environment & Release Manager to take ownership of release management and non-production environments. This is a hands-on contract role where you'll be driving the release lifecycle, coordinating across multiple teams, and ensuring environments are secure, stable, and fit for purpose.
Duties:
* Manage the full release lifecycle – planning, scheduling, and coordinating deployments across multiple applications.
* Own all non-production environments including configuration, patching, scaling, and availability.
* Work closely with Product Owners, Test Managers, Infrastructure, and external suppliers to ensure smooth delivery.
* Implement and improve release processes, supporting both BAU and large-scale projects.
* Collaborate with development and testing teams to streamline builds and deployments.
Must have:
* Proven experience in release and environment management, ideally across eCommerce, ERP, SaaS, or Cloud platforms.
* Strong track record of managing releases in fast-paced programmes.
* Good understanding of the software development lifecycle and deployment best practice.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams.
* A pragmatic, self-starter who can adapt in a dynamic environment.