Release Manager - System-of-Systems

About the role

As a (Senior) Release Manager in the Technical Program Management domain, you will shape processes, drive impactful changes, take ownership of projects, and participate in decision-making within the System-of-Systems domain. You will manage and coordinate the releases of all software & hardware components, resulting in an overall release for the Robot-Taxi-Service.

What you'll do

• Architect and optimize the release management processes for autonomous ridepooling development, ensuring seamless and efficient deployment of software for different variants.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of the existing release process, identifying bottlenecks and areas for improvement, and implement technical solutions to streamline and simplify the workflow.
• Develop and implement automated solutions for artifact creation, deployment, and testing enablement, leveraging coding expertise to enhance the overall release pipeline.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to integrate automation tools and methodologies into the release process, ensuring reliability and consistency in software delivery.
• Champion open communication and knowledge-sharing across teams, acting as a technical focal point to facilitate the resolution of release-related challenges.
• Establish a long-term roadmap for evolving and standardizing release processes across various projects, with a focus on scalability and maintainability.
• Participate in system testing activities and help deploy software updates to the test fleet.

What you'll need

• Previous experience as a Release Manager/Engineer or in a similar role, coordinating software releases in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and/or ASPICE and the application within agile environment.
• Familiar with CI/CD practices and tools.
• Experience with software application life cycle management (i.e. Polarion, Codebeamer, Jama, ...) and ability to orchestrate releases from such tools.

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience in system testing (HiL and ViL).

What they offer

• Competitive salary (including bonus)
• Hybrid work setup with flexible working hours
• Home office budget and expense allowance
• Remote work from outside Germany for up to 6 weeks per year
• Public transport ticket and MOIA ride discounts
• Comprehensive learning environment, mental health support, and 30 vacation days