Head of Release Management

Head of Release ManagementLocation: LondonJob Type: PermanentWork Setup: HybridWho We Are We are a consultancy operating within Robert Walters, the world''s most trusted talent solutions business. Across the globe, we deliver recruitment, outsourcing, and talent advisory services for businesses of all sizes, opening doors for people with diverse skills, ambitions, and backgrounds. The Role We have an exciting new opportunity for a Head of Release Management to join Robert Walters as a Consultant.As a Consultant, you will benefit from permanent employment with Robert Walters and will be deployed on an assignment within our clients'' organisations, in return we will provide you with the opportunity to develop your skills with ongoing training and professional support. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a global business, providing top-tier service to our blue chip clients. What You''ll Do* Define multi-year roadmaps and release strategies aligned with business, tech, and regulatory goals; establish governance, policies, standards, and audit controls for releases, environments, and compliance* Design, hire, and manage team structure blending internal staff and external vendors for optimal cost-efficiency and delivery speed; collaborate with tech teams to promote DevOps, automation, and continuous delivery* Own release calendar, governance, and checkpoints; oversee multi-platform planning and execution; track DORA metrics and KPIs (eg, deployment frequency, change ..... full job details .....