SOFTWARE RELEASE MANAGER

⚡Do you dare to lead the digital transformation to create a more sustainable world? 🌳At Schneider Electric, we are the leading digital partner in sustainability and efficiency for businesses, communities, and individuals. Our goal is for all people to be able to make the most of our energy and resources through the integration of processes, software, big data, and energy technologies that enable integrated management of buildings, industries, and cities. We are present in over 110 countries with a diverse and disruptive team of over 150,000 people. If you are seeking an opportunity to propel your career and challenge your creativity, we want to meet you!Schneider Digital is the digital department of Schneider Electric, leading the digital transformation in the company by giving support globally to our internal teams and our clients. Schneider Digital consists of 6 Digital Hubs worldwide which are strategically located to ensure a 24/7 support across the company (France, China, India, USA, Mexico and Spain). Our Digital Hub in Barcelona is formed by +450 employees working in strategic projects and different roles such as Data, Cybersecurity, ERP, Cloud, Infrastructures, IT Project Management or Digital Marketing.We are seeking a Release Manager to join our team and be responsible for the end-to-end management of the self-service OX Product delivery within the DCR organization. This position involves planning, coordinating, and overseeing the release process, ensuring that all software changes are delivered on time, meet quality standards, and align with business objectives. This person acts as a bridge between development, quality assurance, operations, and product management teams.Main Responsibilities1. Release Planning:Develop and maintain a comprehensive release schedule that aligns with project timelines and stakeholder requirements.Collaborate with project managers and product owners to understand the scope and priority of upcoming releases.2.Coordination and Communication:Facilitate communication between cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment on release goals and timelines.Organize and lead release planning meetings, including release readiness reviews.3. Risk Management:Identify potential risks and obstacles in the release process and develop mitigation strategies to address them.Conduct impact assessments for changes and communicate potential risks to stakeholders.4.Release Execution:Oversee the deployment of software releases across various environments (development, testing, staging, and production).Ensure that all release documentation is complete, accurate, and accessible.Ensures the delivery of Backlog items as well as constant evolution of existing product features and/or future enhancementsDevelops and maintains an appropriate prioritized backlog of user stories for implementation: Delivers detailed specifications for the product features so they are clearly understood by the development teamsCollaborates closely with the technical delivery team during the Build Phase by scheduling and animating regular due Build Reviews, regular standupsContributes to the User Acceptance Test Sessions by securing that all identified gaps and bugs are addressed5.Quality Assurance:Collaborate with QA teams to ensure thorough testing and validation of releases before deployment.Monitor the performance of released software and address any post-release issues promptly.6.Continuous Improvement:Gather feedback from stakeholders and teams involved in the release process to identify areas for improvement.Implement best practices and tools for release management to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.7.Documentation and Reporting:Maintain detailed records of release activities, including schedules, outcomes, and lessons learned.Provide regular status updates and reports to senior management on release progress and performance metrics.8.Training and Support:Train team members on release management processes and tools.Provide support for troubleshooting and resolving issues that arise during the release process.What qualifications will make you successful for this role?Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; Master’s degree is a plus.5+ years of experience in software development, project management, or release management roles.Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and software development life cycles (SDLC).Proven track record of successfully managing software releases in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated experience in establishing roadmaps based on prioritization of opportunities and deep understanding of customer needs.Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.Preferred Skills:Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively within a team and across departments.Certification in Product Management or Agile methodologies (e.g., Certified Scrum Product Owner) is a plus.Familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD methodologies and practices (JIRA, JFrog, Marven, SonarQube, GitHubDeep knowledge of ordering platforms, web solutions, AWS, J2EE, JS frameworks, API, UIaaS, GSC processes, ERP, Databases, and related technologies.Experience and deep understanding of user experience best practicesUnderstanding of SAP technologies such as IDOCs, BAPIs, RFC, EAP PI/PO, SAP Cloud Platform Integration, and modules such as FI/CO, MM, SD, PP would be an advantageWhat will you get? We adapt to you:🕓 With our flexible schedule, you'll have the freedom to adjust your work hours to accommodate your personal needs and responsibilities.💻 We know how great it is to work from home. With our hybrid work plan, you can enjoy working from the comfort of your home.🏝 Need more time to relax and disconnect? With our Holy Pack, you can purchase additional vacation days to recharge when you need it most.📅 Celebrate holidays your way! With Floating Holidays, you can exchange holidays for other days that better suit your plans and personal preferences.🧘‍Need additional time to explore new experiences or focus on personal projects? With the Sabbatical Pack, you can request up to 2 months of extra leave (unpaid).💞 We value the importance of family and want to support you in all aspects of your life. Our Global Family Leave Policy provides flexible paid conditions for when you need it most, whether you're about to be a parent, need time to overcome a loss, or to care for a loved one.We take care of you:📱 With access to the health and wellness platform Wellwo, you and up to 5 people of your choice can enjoy virtual medical care and 24/7 psychological support, as well as access to nutrition counseling, fitness classes, and more!🏄‍From dance classes to booking a hotel spa, we offer an agreement with Wellhub so you can access a network of thousands of gyms and sports centers to keep your body active in the way you like best.🩺 Your well-being is our priority. You will have medical service at your workplace for close attention to any medical needs.We empower you:🎯 With Open Talent Market, our AI-driven professional development platform, you can connect with job opportunities, projects, and mentors at Schneider Electric globally.🤑 We offer you the opportunity to be a shareholder of Schneider Electric and share in our achievements with our stock ownership program.🙌 We celebrate everyone's talent and success with our recognition program, through which you can give and receive points for your achievements and redeem them for gift cards at your favorite stores.💗 You will have life insurance for your protection.💰 We offer you a Flexible Remuneration Plan in which you can choose from a variety of options, such as health insurance, meal vouchers, childcare vouchers, transportation vouchers, training, and more.🎁 With Club Schneider, you will enjoy special discounts at your favorite stores, restaurants, travel agencies, and other external services.💚 Participate in company-subsidized volunteer programs to contribute to our community and have a positive impact on your environment.Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values - Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork - starts with us.IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric - apply today!€36 billion global revenue+13% organic growth150 000+ employees in 100+ countries#1 on the Global 100 World’s most sustainable corporationsYou must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.