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Role - Release Manager Location - Toronto, ON Role Overview The Release Manager is responsible for managing and coordinating end-to-end release and deployment processes, ensuring reliable, repeatable IT services and effective collaboration across teams while maintaining strong governance, communication, and risk management practices.
Key Responsibilities Create and manage end-to-end release plans for scheduling, planning, and controlling release and deployment processes Integrate release management practices into delivery processes to ensure reliable and repeatable IT services at appropriate service levels Provide recommendations based on technical expertise related to efficiency, reliability, scalability, and security Drive best practices and support planning, evaluation, operationalization, and reporting of deliverables Act as an owner and drive consensus and decision-making among stakeholders Establish infrastructure for tracking and monitoring updates and changes and convert information into reporting, recommendations, schedules, and decisions Provide accurate, comprehensive, and reliable communication and reporting Manage correspondence with clear articulation of impacts Provide subject matter expertise for Release and Deployment management and other IT support teams Participate in remediation planning and collision avoidance strategies Identify and address control and communication failures to prevent future issues Provide updates to senior leadership on accomplishments, opportunities, and organizational trends Identify, manage, and escalate risks and dependencies to protect organizational interests
Essential Skills: Experience creating and managing end-to-end release plans Strong understanding of integrating release management practices into delivery processes Ability to translate technical expertise into actionable recommendations Strong stakeholder management, decision-making, and leadership capabilities Expertise in tracking, monitoring, and reporting release activities Strong communication skills with ability to clearly articulate impacts Experience providing guidance across Release & Deployment and IT support functions Ability to identify risks, dependencies, and control failures
Proficiency with IT workflow and collaboration tools: ServiceNow JIRA Confluence
Ability to independently create and manage work items in tools Familiarity with delivery methodologies: Agile Waterfall Hybrid models Understanding of DevOps and continuous delivery principles and practices
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About Apptoza Inc.
Apptoza is a boutique IT service provider, offering a comprehensive range of IT services and solutions. We take pride in delivering excellence in IT consulting to businesses of all sizes, from large enterprises to mid-sized and small businesses.
Founded by a team of seasoned IT professionals, Apptoza provides the expertise and leadership necessary to drive successful IT projects and help companies achieve their strategic goals. Whether you require full-scale IT project execution, application management services, or short-term consulting, our solutions are designed to enhance efficiency across systems, processes, and teams.
As a one-stop IT solutions provider, we offer end-to-end expertise in IT applications. Our consultants have an average of 10+ years of experience, delivering IT implementations across North America, Europe, and Asia. With deep industry knowledge, strong business acumen, and exceptional communication skills, we ensure tailored solutions that align with your unique business needs.
With a global team based in the USA, Canada, and India, we provide flexible, high-quality, and cost-effective IT project implementations. Our customized delivery models—blending on-site, near-site, and off-site services—ensure optimal outcomes for our clients.
At Apptoza, our success is built on a client-first philosophy. We believe that delivering outstanding service and long-term collaboration sets us apart from the competition. Our commitment to excellence and innovation fosters strong, lasting partnerships with our clients.
At Apptoza, your success is our priority.
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About the role
Role - Release Manager Location - Toronto, ON Role Overview The Release Manager is responsible for managing and coordinating end-to-end release and deployment processes, ensuring reliable, repeatable IT services and effective collaboration across teams while maintaining strong governance, communication, and risk management practices.
Key Responsibilities Create and manage end-to-end release plans for scheduling, planning, and controlling release and deployment processes Integrate release management practices into delivery processes to ensure reliable and repeatable IT services at appropriate service levels Provide recommendations based on technical expertise related to efficiency, reliability, scalability, and security Drive best practices and support planning, evaluation, operationalization, and reporting of deliverables Act as an owner and drive consensus and decision-making among stakeholders Establish infrastructure for tracking and monitoring updates and changes and convert information into reporting, recommendations, schedules, and decisions Provide accurate, comprehensive, and reliable communication and reporting Manage correspondence with clear articulation of impacts Provide subject matter expertise for Release and Deployment management and other IT support teams Participate in remediation planning and collision avoidance strategies Identify and address control and communication failures to prevent future issues Provide updates to senior leadership on accomplishments, opportunities, and organizational trends Identify, manage, and escalate risks and dependencies to protect organizational interests
Essential Skills: Experience creating and managing end-to-end release plans Strong understanding of integrating release management practices into delivery processes Ability to translate technical expertise into actionable recommendations Strong stakeholder management, decision-making, and leadership capabilities Expertise in tracking, monitoring, and reporting release activities Strong communication skills with ability to clearly articulate impacts Experience providing guidance across Release & Deployment and IT support functions Ability to identify risks, dependencies, and control failures
Proficiency with IT workflow and collaboration tools: ServiceNow JIRA Confluence
Ability to independently create and manage work items in tools Familiarity with delivery methodologies: Agile Waterfall Hybrid models Understanding of DevOps and continuous delivery principles and practices
Not the right fit? Search for Release Manager jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
About Apptoza Inc.
Apptoza is a boutique IT service provider, offering a comprehensive range of IT services and solutions. We take pride in delivering excellence in IT consulting to businesses of all sizes, from large enterprises to mid-sized and small businesses.
Founded by a team of seasoned IT professionals, Apptoza provides the expertise and leadership necessary to drive successful IT projects and help companies achieve their strategic goals. Whether you require full-scale IT project execution, application management services, or short-term consulting, our solutions are designed to enhance efficiency across systems, processes, and teams.
As a one-stop IT solutions provider, we offer end-to-end expertise in IT applications. Our consultants have an average of 10+ years of experience, delivering IT implementations across North America, Europe, and Asia. With deep industry knowledge, strong business acumen, and exceptional communication skills, we ensure tailored solutions that align with your unique business needs.
With a global team based in the USA, Canada, and India, we provide flexible, high-quality, and cost-effective IT project implementations. Our customized delivery models—blending on-site, near-site, and off-site services—ensure optimal outcomes for our clients.
At Apptoza, our success is built on a client-first philosophy. We believe that delivering outstanding service and long-term collaboration sets us apart from the competition. Our commitment to excellence and innovation fosters strong, lasting partnerships with our clients.
At Apptoza, your success is our priority.