Salesforce Release Manager

Position Description:

Salesforce Release Manager

CGI is more than just an IT company. Be part of a team that supports the local community with the ability draw on global best-in-class talent! Benefits include a share purchase program, profit sharing, wellness credits, training and development programs, and flexible work schedules and locations.

Our employees work in a highly dynamic, fast paced environment where they work closely with our internal and external clients. We are on the cutting edge of technology, exploring exciting areas of our clients and our business while keeping up the standard of being leaders in the industry. You will develop your career in a meaningful way and be part of our hardworking and dedicated team. Reach your full potential thanks to learning materials & training, mentoring & coaching, as well as ongoing recognition and feedback programs and career opportunities!

Role and responsibilities:
• Plan the release of project deliverables and release life cycle
• Communicate the project-related tasks such as plans, timelines, requirements, etc. between different teams
• Coordinate the release schedule and resources required depending upon the third-party applications, defect backlogs, planned releases, and infrastructure updates
• Identify the risks that can delay the release and manage them, such that the scope scheduled, and quality of the release is not affected
• Track the progress and find issues, if any. Always work to improve the process of release
• Make sure that the release is planned, according to the requirements and budget
• Schedule the release readiness reviews before deployment and milestone reviews after each release
• Create plans for the implementation and deployment as per the release schedule
• Plan and give weekly updates on the release activities
• Make sure the allocation of Release Engineers to every release
• Lead the Go-Live activities to deploy the software successfully.
• Team up with relevant development teams responsible for building the automation tools used to develop and deploy the software
• Schedule the CAB meetings to discuss the release schedules with the team and resolve roadblocks
• Maintain documentation related to procedures on build and release, various notifications lists, and dependencies
• Make improvements in the methodologies used for configuration management and development of software that helps to find ways to use in configuration management

Experience and skills required:
• 3-5 years of Project Management experience with expertise in CRM or Salesforce
• Experience in working with DevOps (asset) and Agile methodologies
• Working knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle
• Expertise in computer programming
• Team management skills
• Experience in the use of Application Release Automation tools such as ElectricFlow, Puppet Enterprise, Buildmaster, and Visual Studio Release Management
• Knowledge of traditional agile methodologies, including Scrum, Waterfall, or Kanban
• Good understanding of application infrastructure, system architecture, and operating system
Soft Skills:
• Excellent communication skills
• Leadership skills
• Project Management skills with knowledge of presentation
• Problem-solving and analytics skills
• Team and time management skills

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Skills:

• English
• Project Management
• Release Management
• Solutions Architecture

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While technology is at the heart of our clients’ digital transformation, we understand that people are at the heart of business success.

When you join CGI, you become a trusted advisor, collaborating with colleagues and clients to bring forward actionable insights that deliver meaningful and sustainable outcomes. We call our employees “members” because they are CGI shareholders and owners and owners who enjoy working and growing together to build a company we are proud of. This has been our Dream since 1976, and it has brought us to where we are today — one of the world’s largest independent providers of IT and business consulting services.

At CGI, we recognize the richness that diversity brings. We strive to create a work culture where all belong and collaborate with clients in building more inclusive communities. As an equal-opportunity employer, we want to empower all our members to succeed and grow. If you require an accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will be happy to assist.

Ready to become part of our success story? Join CGI — where your ideas and actions make a difference.