IFS Release Manager
Porto, PT, 4100-136
Imagine your career taking you to the depths of innovation and the heights of impact. Our people enable continuous progress. Their commitment, collective expertise, and unique capabilities are the engine room behind SBM Offshore’s True. Blue. Transition. - shaping the future of energy, and beyond.
About Us:
SBM Offshore is the world’s deepwater ocean-infrastructure expert. Our work is already resulting in cleaner, more efficient energy production. True. Blue. Transition. is our promise to enable that into the future while at the same time using our expertise to support new and existing markets in the blue economy. It starts with Advancing our Core: continuing to advance the decarbonization of traditional energy production. While Pioneering More: helping to enable the energy transition and using our unique capabilities in ocean infrastructure to support more industries to grow sustainably. Sharing our experience for a better blue tomorrow.
ROLE PURPOSE
The IT Release Manager will be responsible for managing the release of software updates, upgrades, and patches across all environments, including production.
He / She will have a strong understanding of software development lifecycle methodologies and be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
ROLE CONTRIBUTION
- Manage the software release process from planning to deployment
- Chairman of the Change Advisory Board
- Coordinate with IFS Solution teams to schedule release dates and ensure that all release activities are completed on time
- Develop and maintain release schedules and calendars
- Ensure that releases are compliant with applicable policies, regulations, and standards
- Ensure that any new releases can be technically maintained overtime
- Identify and mitigate potential release-related risks
- Develop and maintain release-related documentation, such as release notes and user guides
- Collaborate with the change management team to ensure that changes are properly documented and communicated to stakeholders
- Communicate release status and updates to relevant stakeholders
- Continuously evaluate and improve the release process to increase efficiency and effectiveness
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Excellent communication in English both verbal and written
- Able to work effectively with a wide range of teams (including external partners)
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
- Using compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others.
- Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
- Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Technical Competencies
- Excellent ITIL knowledge (ITIL certification is preferred)
- Proven experience managing the release of ERP services (IFS is preferred)
- Knowledge of ERP systems and processes (IFS is preferred)
- Experience with service delivery tools, such as IT service management (ITSM) software and monitoring tools (ServiceNow is preferred)
- Strong experience with release management tools, such as DevOps, GitLab, and Jira
- Strong understanding of software development lifecycle methodologies, such as Agile and Waterfall (Certification is preferred)
- Strong understanding of service delivery processes, including SLAs, service catalogs, and escalation processes
- Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills
GENERAL INFORMATION
SBM Offshore N.V. is a listed holding company that is headquartered in Amsterdam. It holds direct and indirect interests in other companies that collectively with SBM Offshore N.V. form the SBM Offshore Group (“the Company”). For further information, please visit our website at www.sbmoffshore.com. The companies in which SBM Offshore N.V., directly and indirectly, owns investments are separate entities.
SBM Offshore is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. SBM Offshore does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.