Release Lead Key Responsibilities Create and manage end-to-end deployment plans, schedules, and release activities Plan, coordinate, and control the deployment and release management process Integrate release management practices into delivery processes to ensure reliable and repeatable IT services Provide recommendations to improve efficiency, reliability, scalability, and security Drive best practices and facilitate decision-making among stakeholders Establish processes for tracking, monitoring, and reporting release-related changes and updates Deliver accurate, comprehensive, and timely release communications and status reporting Manage stakeholder communications and clearly articulate risks and impacts Provide guidance to IT Support teams and contribute to remediation and collision avoidance strategies Identify control and communication gaps and recommend process improvements Prepare and present updates, accomplishments, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership Identify, manage, and escalate risks, issues, and dependencies throughout the release lifecycle Manage release-related activities using ServiceNow, JIRA, and Confluence Coordinate releases across teams operating in Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid delivery models Support DevOps and Continuous Delivery initiatives across the organization Must-Have Skills Strong Release Management and Deployment Management experience Experience creating and managing enterprise release schedules and deployment plans Expertise in risk, issue, dependency, and change management Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills Experience with ServiceNow, JIRA, and Confluence Knowledge of ITIL processes and release governance Strong understanding of Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid delivery methodologies Understanding of DevOps and Continuous Delivery principles and practices Excellent planning, coordination, reporting, and organizational skills Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities Nice-to-Have Skills Experience in large-scale enterprise environments Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and release automation tools Knowledge of production support and operational readiness practices Experience coordinating multi-team and cross-functional releases Banking or Financial Services industry experience Understanding of infrastructure, cloud, and application deployment processes Salary Range - CA$ 90,000 - CA$ 110,000 Per Year TCS does not use artificial intelligence tools for candidate screening or evaluation. This post is for a current vacancy. The hiring process includes an initial screening, followed by a technical evaluation and managerial discussion.