Job Description

The Internet of Things (IoT) will unlock trillions of dollars in value over the next 10 years as 50 billion devices are brought online. Aeris is at the forefront of this industry, building networks and applications to enable Fortune 500 clients like Chrysler, Honda and Bosch fundamentally improve their businesses. Headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices in Bucharest, Chicago, London, Delhi, Bangalore, Helsinki, and Tokyo as well as other markets. We rank among the top ten cellular providers for the IoT globally, powering critical projects across energy, transportation, retail, healthcare and more.
Built from the ground up for IoT and road-tested at scale, Aeris IoT Services are based on the broadest technology stack in the industry, spanning connectivity up to vertical solutions. As veterans of the industry, we know that implementing an IoT solution can be complex, and we pride ourselves on making it simpler. Our company is in an enviable spot. Wexe2x80x99re profitable, and both our bottom line and our global reach are growing rapidly. Wexe2x80x99re playing in an exploding market where technology evolves daily and new IoT solutions and platforms are being created at a fast-pace.
A few things to know about us:

• We put our customers first. When making decisions, we always seek to do what is right for our customer first, our company second, our teams third, and individual selves last.
• We do things differently. As a pioneer in a highly-competitive industry that is poised to reshape every sector of the global economy, we cannot fall back on old models. Rather, we must chart our own path and strive to out-innovate, out-learn, out-maneuver and out-pace the competition on the way.
• We walk the walk on diversity. Wexe2x80x99re a brilliant and eclectic mix of ethnicities, religions, industry experiences, sexual orientations, generations and more xe2x80x93 and thatxe2x80x99s by design. We see diverse perspectives as a core competitive advantage.
• Integrity is essential. We believe in doing things well xe2x80x93 and doing them right. Integrity is a core value here: youxe2x80x99ll see it embodied in our staff, our management approach and growing social impact work (we have a VP devoted to it). Youxe2x80x99ll also see it embodied in the way we manage people and our HR issues: we expect employees and managers to deal with issues directly, immediately and with the utmost respect for each other and for the Company.
• We are owners. Strong managers enable and empower their teams to figure out how to solve problems. You will be no exception, and will have the ownership, accountability and autonomy needed to be truly creative.

Aeris is looking for an experienced and visionary Release Manager to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and implementing robust observability solutions that provide deep insights into our systems, applications, and network infrastructure.Key Responsibilities

• Release Planning & Coordination:

• Plan, manage, and oversee the release lifecycle, including scheduling, scope, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (development, QA, operations, and product management) to ensure timely delivery of releases.
• Create and maintain release documentation, including release notes and deployment plans.
• Deployment & Change Management:

• Implement and manage deployment processes for staging, testing, and production environments.
• Monitor and manage risks and resolve issues that affect release scope, schedule, and quality.
• Ensure compliance with change management processes and policies.
• Communication & Reporting:

• Act as the central point of contact for all release-related communications.
• Provide regular status updates to stakeholders on release readiness, issues, and progress.
• Generate metrics and reports to assess release effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
• Automation & Continuous Improvement:

• Work with teams to implement automation tools and scripts to streamline the release process.
• Advocate for and implement best practices in continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD).
• Continuously assess and refine release processes to improve efficiency and reliability.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelorxe2x80x99s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in release management, software development, or a similar role.
• Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps).
• Familiarity with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef) and version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on collaboration and teamwork.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Knowledge of ITIL practices or certification.
• Knowledge of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), PI planning processes and execution
• Understanding of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with monitoring tools and techniques.

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