Release and environment manager (SAP & ECP)

For our client in the surroundings of Amsterdam we are looking for a Release and environment manager for SuccessFactors and ECP.

About the job

• As a release and environment Manager for SuccessFactors and ECP you know how to work closely with the IT managers from different portfolios / programs across IT and centralizing a HR domain view of all releases.

• You’ll build the IT Release Calendar. Lead the effort of defining the IT strategic direction for release and environment management. Ensure timely communication to stakeholders and guide colleagues through the processes.

• There is a heavy focus on SuccessFactors and SuccessFactors ECP knowledge, as well as stakeholder management.

Role and Responsibilities

• The Release and Environment Manager is responsible for planning and controlling the movement of releases to test and production environments.

• This role is also responsible for protecting the integrity of the live environment by ensuring the release of correct and well-tested release components.

• Forward Plan the release windows and cycles across a portfolio

• Manage risks and resolves issues that affect release scope, schedule and quality

• Communicate all key project plans, commitments, and changes including requirements, QA plans, schedule, and scope changes

• Manage relationships and coordinate work between different teams at different locations

• Manage relationship with SAP around environments / refreshes

• Release Reporting

• Environment Reporting

• Communicate release details and schedules to the Business as required

• Negotiate, plan and manage all release activities

• Maintains the release schedule for all core services and ensure alignment across key partners and vendors.

• Continually work towards making improvements in the release process

• Lead and co-ordinate the environment management team

• Participate in DAB meetings to discuss release scope and/or roadblocks

• Maintains a release repository and manages key information such as build and release procedures, dependencies, and notification lists