Senior SW Release Manager

The "Internet of Things" (IoT) is expected to grow to $19 trillion over the next 10 years as 50 billion devices are brought online. Aeris is at the forefront of this industry, building networks and applications to enable Fortune 500 clients to fundamentally improve their businesses. Headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices in Chicago, London, Bucharest and Delhi as well as other markets, we rank among the top ten cellular providers for the IoT globally. We power critical projects across energy, transportation, retail, healthcare and more.

As a result of our continued success, Aeris’ Connected Device footprint and roadmap is expanding and we are seeking a Senior SW Release Manager. This position will play an important role in our IoT Connectivity team and will be responsible for SW release activities across our whole portfolio.

The role offers access to some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, and the opportunity to build and elevate a thriving company – in an environment that values innovation, autonomy and integrity.

A few things to know about us:

• We do things differently. As a pioneer in an industry poised to reshape every sector of the global economy, we can't settle for another company's tried and tested template. Innovation is the key to our success and it's reflected in everything we do: from product design to corporate wellness.
• We are owners. Strong managers enable their teams to figure out how to solve problems. You will be no exception and will have the ownership and liberty needed to be truly creative.
• Values are essential. We believe in doing things well - and doing them right. Integrity is a core value here: you'll see it embodied in our staff, our management approach and growing social impact work.
• We walk the talk on diversity and inclusion. We're a brilliant and eclectic mix of ethnicities, religions, industry experiences, sexual orientations, generations and more - and that's by design. We see diverse perspectives as a core competitive advantage.
• Career elevation. Create platform for growth where employees can take ownership of their opportunity and make it their own. Grow with the company and elevate your career.

Key Responsibilities:

• Release Planning & Coordination:

• Plan, manage, and oversee the release lifecycle, including scheduling, scope, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (development, QA, operations, and product management) to ensure timely delivery of releases.
• Create and maintain release documentation, including release notes and deployment plans.

• Deployment & Change Management:
• Implement and manage deployment processes for staging, testing, and production environments.
• Monitor and manage risks and resolve issues that affect release scope, schedule, and quality.
• Ensure compliance with change management processes and policies.

• Communication & Reporting:
• Act as the central point of contact for all release-related communications.
• Provide regular status updates to stakeholders on release readiness, issues, and progress.
• Generate metrics and reports to assess release effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.

• Automation & Continuous Improvement:
• Work with teams to implement automation tools and scripts to streamline the release process.
• Advocate for and implement best practices in continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD).
• Continuously assess and refine release processes to improve efficiency and reliability.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• years of experience in release management, software development, or a similar role.
• Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps).
• Familiarity with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef) and version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on collaboration and teamwork.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).

• Knowledge of ITIL practices or certification.

• Knowledge of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), PI planning processes and execution

• Understanding of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with monitoring tools and techniques.

If you are a results-driven Senior Software Release Manager with a passion for delivering new software to the market in the telecom and IoT space, we invite you to apply. 

As part of our hiring process, Aeris may conduct background checks to verify the information provided in your application and assess your suitability for the role. The scope and type of checks will comply with the applicable laws and regulations of the country where the position is based. Additional detail will be provided via the formal application process.

Aeris walks the walk on diversity. We are a brilliant mix of varying ethnicities, backgrounds, religions, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities, ages and professional/personal/military experiences – and that’s by design. Different perspectives are essential to our culture, innovative process and competitive edge. Aeris is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.