Release and Deployment Manager (m/f/n)

The position is for a Release and Deployment Manager to join an international military-political organization (NATO).

Education:

• A minimum requirement of a Bachelor's degree at a nationally recognised/certified University in a related discipline and 2 years post-related experience.
• Exceptionally, the lack of a university degree may be compensated by the demonstration of a candidate's particular abilities or experience that is, at least 6 years extensive and progressive expertise in duties related to the function of the post.

Experience:

• At least two years practical experience performing release and deployment function in large IT environment/organization.
• Working in collaboration with Change Management, Configuration Management, Verification and Validation Teams.

Training/Certifications:

• ITIL (v3/4) Foundation Certificate.

Other:

• Valid NATO SECRET security clearance is required.

Emerging technology monitoring:

• Supports monitoring of the external environment and assessment of emerging technologies.
• Contributes to the creation of reports, technology roadmapping and the sharing of knowledge and insights.

Methods and tools:

• Provides support on the use of existing methods and tools.
• Configures methods and tools within a known context.
• Creates and updates the documentation of methods and tools.

Portfolio, programme and project support:

• Provides administrative services to project boards, project assurance teams and quality review meetings.
• Uses recommended portfolio, programme and project control solutions for planning, scheduling and tracking.
• Sets up project files, compiles and distributes reports.
• Provides guidance on project management software, procedures, processes, tools and techniques.

Configuration management:

• Applies tools, techniques and processes to administer, track, log, report on and correct configuration items, components and changes.
• Assists with audits to check the accuracy of the information and undertakes any necessary corrective action under direction.

Release and deployment:

• Assesses and analyses release components for input to release scheduling.
• Maintains and administers tools and methods for software delivery, deployment and configuration.
• Maintains release processes and procedures.

Change control:

• Assesses, analyses, develops, documents and implements changes based on requests for change.
• Ensures that operational processes are in place for effective change control.
• Develops, configures and maintains tools to manage and report on the lifecycle of change requests.
• Identifies problems and issues and recommend corrective actions

The candidate is required to possess a valid NATO SECRET security clearance.