Job Summary

Job Description

What is the Opportunity?

We are seeking an experienced a Senior IT Release Manager to lead the planning, coordination, and execution of software releases across our organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the timely and successful delivery of high-quality software releases, while minimizing disruptions to our business operations. This is a key role that requires strong technical, organizational, and communication skills.

What will you do?  

Release Planning: Develop and manage release plans, schedules, and budgets to ensure alignment with business objectives and stakeholder expectations.

Release Coordination: Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including development, testing, and operations, to ensure smooth release execution and minimize risks.

Release Management Process: Develop, maintain, and improve release management processes and procedures to ensure consistency, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards and best practices.

Release Deployment: Oversee the deployment of software releases to production environments, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations and high-quality delivery.

Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with software releases, developing and implementing risk management plans as needed.

Stakeholder Management: Communicate release plans, progress, and issues to stakeholders, including business leaders, technical teams, and external partners.

Quality Assurance: Ensure that software releases meet quality and testing standards, working closely with testing teams to identify and address defects.

Metrics and Reporting: Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure release success, providing regular reporting to stakeholders and identifying areas for improvement.

Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve release management processes, leveraging industry best practices and emerging trends to optimize efficiency and effectiveness.

Compliance and Governance: Ensure that software releases comply with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.

What You Need to Succeed?

Must have:

Minimum 5 years of experience in IT release management, software development, or related field.

Proven track record of successful release management, with experience in managing multiple releases simultaneously.

Strong knowledge of release management principles, methodologies, and tools (e.g., Agile, Scrum, ITIL)

Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills.

Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Experience with release management tools, such as JIRA, Jenkins, or similar platforms.

Familiarity with cloud-based technologies and DevOps practices.

Nice to have:

Certification in release management, such as ITIL or Certified Release Manager (CRM)

Experience with containerization (e.g., Docker) and orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes)

Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) and automation tools (e.g., Ansible)

Familiarity with cybersecurity principles and practices.

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable.

Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.

Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.

Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.

Opportunities to do challenging work.

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Job Skills

Adaptability, Agile Methodology, Agile Release Planning, Analytical Thinking, Business Appraisals, Change Controls, Commercial Acumen, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Long Term Planning, Organizational Change Management, Overcoming Resistance to Change, Process Improvements, Release Coordination, Release Management, Software Releases

Additional Job Details

Address:

RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTO

City:

TORONTO

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2025-07-15

Application Deadline:

2025-08-29

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

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