Senior SW Release Manager

at  Aeris Communications

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 to our IoT Connectivity PMO. 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 7+ years of technical project or program management experience
• 10+ years of working directly with engineering teams experience
• 5+ years of software development experience
• Experience managing projects across cross functional teams, building sustainable processes and coordinating release schedules
• Deep understanding of Agile frameworks and Jira.
• Experience from DevOps, CI/CD and SW release tools.
• Possess extensive experience in the telecom industry, particularly in 4G and 5G standards, as well as IoT (Internet of Things) and IP networks.
• Knowledge of cloud services, such as serverless computing, containerization, and microservices.
• Fluent in English, with the ability to communicate effectively in a multicultural and multinational environment.
• Bring experience in working globally and across different time zones, understanding the nuances of managing diverse and dispersed teams.
• Can do/get done attitude.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Excellent communicator
  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. Join our dynamic PMO and play a pivotal role in driving the success of our products and contributing to the growth of our organization.
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Communication Skills:

• Possess excellent communication skills, both internally within the organization and externally with customers

Release management:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and maintain a product roadmap, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer needs
• Establish robust mechanisms for release planning, feature tracking, and product health monitoring across the portfolio
• Develop and maintain a centralized dashboard to provide visibility into the status of upcoming releases, key metrics
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and decision-making to prioritize features, resolve blockers, and enforce the agreed-upon release plan
• Partner with feature owners to monitor product health, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies
• Champion the adoption of best practices and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the organization’s release management capabilities
• Communicate the product roadmap, release plans, and key milestones to stakeholders at all levels, including executives
• Effectively manage multiple competing activities in parallel, demonstrating a keen ability to prioritize tasks and allocate resources efficiently.

Communication Skills:

• Possess excellent communication skills, both internally within the organization and externally with customers.

Initiative and Proactiveness:

• Demonstrate a proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making, taking initiative not only at the project level but also contributing to the overall success of the Project Management Office (PMO).

Technical Understanding:

• Drive and support the design and deployment of 4G, 5G & cloud-based solutions for our existing customers and partners.
• Be able to engage in technical project discussion with customers, partners as well as with internal engineering teams.