Whiteshield
Release Manager (Software Releases)
- Permanent
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 5 - 10 yrs
Job expiry date: 13/04/2026
Job overview
Date posted
28/02/2026
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Salary
AED 20,000 - 30,000 per month
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
5 - 10 yrs
Seniority
Manager
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
13/04/2026
Job description
The Release Manager is responsible for overseeing the planning, coordination, and execution of software releases for a UAE Federal Government Entity. The role ensures smooth deployment of software updates across multiple environments, including SIT, UAT, and Production, while maintaining compliance with change management standards. The Release Manager coordinates with cross-functional teamsādevelopment, QA, infrastructure, and businessāto track release risks, manage rollback plans, and ensure successful go-live readiness. This full-time, on-site position requires the management of release documentation, approval processes, and adherence to organizational release governance. The role is critical to maintaining system stability, reducing deployment risks, and ensuring timely delivery of software solutions within a government IT environment. The candidate will be directly employed by the client, with visa and medical insurance provided.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Plan and coordinate software releases across SIT, UAT, and Production environments to ensure seamless deployment and minimal disruption to operations.
- Ensure all change approvals are obtained and release documentation is completed accurately and in compliance with organizational standards.
- Coordinate effectively across development, QA, infrastructure, and business teams to align release schedules, manage dependencies, and mitigate risks.
- Track release risks proactively and prepare rollback plans to handle potential failures or issues during deployment.
- Support go-live readiness reviews by validating release completeness, verifying approvals, and confirming readiness of all dependent teams.
- Maintain clear communication with stakeholders regarding release schedules, risks, and progress throughout the release lifecycle.
- Monitor release execution and provide status updates to management to ensure transparency and timely decision-making.
- Participate in post-release reviews to capture lessons learned, document best practices, and improve future release processes.
Experience & skills
- Proven experience in release management within IT or software development environments.
- Strong understanding of software release lifecycles across SIT, UAT, and Production environments.
- Experience coordinating cross-functional teams including development, QA, infrastructure, and business stakeholders.
- Knowledge of change management processes, release documentation, and approval workflows.
- Ability to track risks, develop rollback plans, and ensure go-live readiness.
- Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple concurrent releases effectively.
- Ability to work on-site in Dubai and adhere to client-specific policies and procedures.