Release Manager

Job Requirements Title: Technical IBM i (AS/400) Release CoordinatorResponsible for planning, coordinating and executing IBM i (AS/400) software releases forDealer Management System (DMS) environments; owns release content, feature/componentversion tracking, pilots, cutover and staged rollouts to dealers while ensuring minimal businessdisruption and clear stakeholder communication.Primary responsibilitiesPlan and own end-to-end release lifecycle for IBM i (AS/400) applications, includingscheduling, scope definition, risk assessment and rollback planning.Maintain a release manifest and a single source of truth for feature lists, change requests andcomponent versions (modules, PTFs, libraries, objects).Track, validate and report component versions across environments (dev, QA, pilot,production) and ensure configuration items (CIs) are correctly recorded.Coordinate build packaging, versioning and deployment artifacts with development,configuration management and operations teams.Run and manage pilot programs with selected DMS dealers: prepare pilot plans, validatefunctionality, collect feedback, log issues and decide go/no-go with stakeholders.Plan and execute staged rollouts to DMS dealers (phased scheduling, dependency mapping,timing windows, communication plans and cutover activities).Create and maintain runbooks, deployment playbooks and rollback procedures for eachrelease.Drive cross-functional release readiness reviews and Chair/coordinate Release/Go-Livemeetings (CAB or equivalent).Monitor post-deployment health, coordinate hotfixes/PATCHes and run post-implementationreviews to capture lessons learned.Produce release status dashboards, KPIs and executive reports (release progress, defectcounts, pilot outcomes, deployment success rates).Escalate risks and issues promptly and manage stakeholder expectations with clear, timelycommunication.Required skills and experience10+ years working experience with IBM i (AS/400 / IBM iSeries) environments or in rolessupporting IBM i-based applications.Hands-on familiarity with IBM i objects, libraries, save-restore methods, PTFs, and typical IBMi deployment/update approaches.Experience in release management, deployment coordination or configuration management forenterprise systems.Work Experience 10-15YearsJob SummaryJob number: P-102508Profession: OtherExperience: 10-15Years