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Hello. We\xe2\x80\x99re Haleon. A new world-leading consumer health company. Shaped by all who join us. Together, we\xe2\x80\x99re improving everyday health for billions of people. By growing and innovating our global portfolio of category-leading brands \xe2\x80\x93 including Sensodyne, Panadol, Advil, Voltaren, Theraflu, Otrivin, and Centrum \xe2\x80\x93 through a unique combination of deep human understanding and trusted science. What\xe2\x80\x99s more, we\xe2\x80\x99re achieving it in a company that we\xe2\x80\x99re in control of. In an environment that we\xe2\x80\x99re co-creating. And a culture that\xe2\x80\x99s uniquely ours. Care to join us. It isn\xe2\x80\x99t a question.With category leading brands such as Sensodyne, Voltaren and Centrum, built on trusted science and human understanding, and combined with our passion, knowledge and expertise, we\xe2\x80\x99re uniquely placed to do this and to grow a strong, successful business.This is an exciting time to join us and help shape the future. It\xe2\x80\x99s an opportunity to be part of something special.About the roleThe role Tech Currency & Release Management Expert is responsible for providing management and day to day support to the Tech Currency & Release Management Lead for activities across the assigned product towers ensuring that both our Software & Hardware remains current, supported, maintained and upgrades planned in a timely manner.The role objective is to enable the identification, planning, funding & deployment of Technical Currency updates for both our Software and Hardware components, including both internal and external SaaS provider changes. Activities are to be planned in such a way as to maximize benefit to the organization whilst minimizing the impact on Technical Debt, MTTR, and Costs.Role will also be responsible in conjunction with the Cost & Financials expert & Product Experts, execute strategies to optimize our cloud environments in both Performance & CostsThe successful candidate will need to demonstrate:Applies analytical skills to evaluate and interpret complex situations/problems using multiple sources of information (qualitative and quantitative).Excellent written, verbal, and active listening skills.Strong problem solving, root cause identification, and planning skills with the ability to think big picture as well as hold the detail.Ability to rapidly establish and maintain strong relationships at various levels of the organization.Ability to influence others to drive progress toward a common vision or goal.Able to consider different perspectives and use these to inform recommendations.Adaptable mindset with a strong ability to work through ambiguity and priorities and adapt delivery approach in a changing environmentTeam player and able to work collaboratively with and through others.Key responsibilitiesCollaborate with relevant stakeholders to understand release requirements.Participate in release planning meetings to gather information on release scope, features, and timelines.Assist in creating release plans and schedules including entry and exit criteria.Work with Engineering and operational teams to ensure that all necessary components are ready for release.Coordinate activities related to release deployments and communicated effectively with all stakeholders, including coordinating User Acceptance testing with positive test confirmation and feedback.Monitor release progress and address any issues that may arise during the release process. Communicate release status, issues, and risks to relevant stakeholders.Maintain accurate and up-to-date release documentation, including release notes, deployment instructions, and versioning information. Create and manage release-related documentation for internal and external stakeholders. Maintain version control of all releases and software to track changes and updates throughout the development lifecycle.Maintain a comprehensive and up to date Evergreening schedule.Verify that the release meets quality standards and address any issues identified during testing.Identify areas for process improvement in the release management process.Qualifications and skillsMinimum of 5-7 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in a combination of Software or Hardware Asset Management, Software ifecycle, Risk Management, Quality Assurance or Compliance function in a Pharmaceutical/Consumer Healthcare environment.Knowledge of Tech support processes, such as ITILRelease Planning -o Cascade the published \xe2\x80\x9cRelease Plan\xe2\x80\x9d to interested stakeholders and establish a communications flow to keep stakeholders informed of progress against the plan.Release Governance -o Facilitate the relevant Stage Gate meetings, recording outcomes, actions, and decisions as appropriate in conjunction with the Demand & Portfolio Experts.Go / No-Go & Cutover Tracking -o Track and report on progress with preparation for go-live.o Provide oversight to the Technical & Service cutover plans produced within the Value Streams and guide on best practice / expectations where necessary.o Track and report on progress with cutover activities.Managing Risk -o Identify and manage the interdependencies with other Initiatives running concurrently \xe2\x80\x93 whether Business or Tech led.o Evaluate the risks associated with release and work with the appropriate stakeholders to mitigate them to the most reasonable extent possible.o Escalate issues requiring senior-level input so they are resolved quickly and effectively.Care to join us. Find out what life at Haleon is really like www.haleon.com/careers/At Haleon we embrace our diverse workforce by creating an inclusive environment that celebrates our unique perspectives, generates curiosity to create unmatched understanding of each other, and promotes fair and equitable outcomes for everyone. We\'re striving to create a climate where we celebrate our diversity in all forms by treating each other with respect, listening to different viewpoints, supporting our communities, and creating a workplace where your authentic self belongs and thrives. We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.As you apply, we will ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. We want to have an opportunity to consider a diverse pool of qualified candidates and this information will assist us in meeting that objective and in understanding how well we are doing against our inclusion and diversity ambitions. We would really appreciate it if you could take a few moments to complete it. Rest assured, Hiring Managers do not have access to this information and we will treat your information confidentially.Haleon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class.Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, Haleon may be required to capture and report expenses Haleon incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure Haleon\xe2\x80\x99s compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements.

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