Technical Lead, Release Management

Location: Greater Toronto Area, ON (On-site)
Language: Excellent verbal and written English communication skills required.
Background Check Requirement: Successful completion of a background check will be required.

About the Opportunity
Are you passionate about driving seamless technology delivery in a complex enterprise environment? We are recruiting for a Technical Lead, Release Management to join a large, established organization where you'll play a critical role in ensuring the stability, security, and efficiency of non-production environments while supporting the successful delivery of technology initiatives.

In this leadership role, you'll collaborate with development teams, project stakeholders, infrastructure specialists, and quality assurance professionals to enhance release processes, strengthen governance, and deliver continuous improvements. This is an excellent opportunity to influence enterprise-wide release strategies while mentoring others and contributing to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence.

What's In It for You
• Join a collaborative technology team where continuous improvement is encouraged.
• Lead enterprise-scale initiatives that have meaningful organizational impact.
• Work with modern cloud technologies and Agile delivery practices.
• Grow your leadership capabilities while mentoring technical professionals.
• Be part of an organization that values innovation, quality, and long-term career development.

Your Responsibilities
• You'll lead the release management strategy for enterprise non-production environments across on-premises and cloud platforms.
• You'll oversee environment planning, data migration strategies, patch management, and release governance to support reliable technology delivery.
• You'll collaborate with development, infrastructure, quality assurance, and project teams to coordinate deployments, upgrades, maintenance windows, and release readiness activities.
• You'll establish and enhance release management processes, change control practices, and governance frameworks aligned with industry best practices.
• You'll monitor environment health, manage release documentation, support audit and compliance activities, and mitigate operational risks.
• You'll mentor Release Analysts and partner with cross-functional teams to continuously improve delivery quality and operational efficiency.

Skills and Qualifications
• 7+ years of progressive experience in release management, software delivery, quality assurance, or a related technical leadership role.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience with Release Management, Test Automation, Configuration Management, and project or support management.
• Hands-on experience with Jira, ServiceNow, and cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Knowledge of Agile delivery methodologies, DevOps practices, and enterprise software deployment processes.
• Experience supporting audit, security, or regulatory compliance initiatives, including PCI standards, is considered an asset.
• Strong analytical, communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Experience coordinating releases for platforms like SAP, Blue Yonder, MuleSoft, or Workday an asset 

Note from the Hiring Manager
"We're looking for someone who enjoys bringing structure to complex technical environments, thrives on collaboration, and isn't afraid to challenge existing processes to help our team deliver better outcomes."

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We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.